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Forum DIET & CARE Adopting a bunny from a friend

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    • Lib
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        Hey everyone, my names Olivia and I am new here. I came here because I am in need of some advise, in a few weeks I will be adopting a rabbit from a good friend. The bunny is at least 2 years old already, and she isn’t fixed. She has also been kept in a basement for nearly a year and doesn’t get to interact with people that often, other than to be fed and have her cage cleaned. As a result she has become kinda aggressive and will lunge at you if you try come near her care. So basically I would just like some tips on how to help her adjust and how to curb that behavior eventually. I have owned a rabbit in the past when I was a kid so I kinda remember some things, but I’ll admit I am really rusty still. I would greatly appreciate any help that you can provide. Thanks in advance!


      • AKM
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          How nice of you to adopt this bunny! I believe spaying will help her behavior. Also try to set up a larger space for her, besides a cage. Maybe attach a puppy pen to her cage or a dog crate even, so you have more room to feed her and change her litter in-case she is territorial over that. It sounds like she will take time to warm up to you and building trust and a routine is very important. I would let her come to you for pets, or even try feeding treats slowly or with your hand out flat for her to take. You may eventually be able to pet her while she is taking treats. If you spend a lot of time just sitting with her, even in her cage area, she will begin to know and trust you. Good luck and it sounds like you will be giving the bunny a great home.


        • Lib
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            Thanks for the reply and advice! I was also wondering if anyone has a daily feeding schedule chart or recommendations? She’s currently eating only timothy hay by Hartz and adult rabbit advanced diet by wild harvest. No fruits or veggies. How should I introduce new things?


          • AKM
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              Timothy hay is perfect, that should be always available to munch on. The pellets should be fed per body weight. That should be on a bag of food. Greens/veggies are fed per body weight as well. I would look online for a long list of safe veggies and fruits to eat. I feed my bunnies two salads a day (mix or romaine, green leaf, or red leaf, I’ll add in parsley, and sometimes green pepper.) and pellets twice a day. They definitely look forward to it. They get their bedtime treat, either a baby carrot, small slice of banana, or piece of apple. I like the brand of hay and pellets called oxbow, which my vet approved of as well.


            • jerseygirl
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                Welcome Olivia. : )

                It sounds like this bun is lucky to have someone take her on and work with her. I hope her true personality shines in time.

                I watched this video the other day and think it would be very helpful for you. It’s one in the howcast series that was put together by a House Rabbit Society Educator.
                http://youtu.be/1abIFF_fgpY

                Regarding vegetables, start out slowly with those if she’s not use to them in her diet. Something like herbs or a little romaine lettuce. Monitor how she handles things then add in more variety if she copes okay. Do check out the diet recommendations in the BUNNY INFO tab at top of page if you haven’t already.


              • LBJ10
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                  I would transition her to a better food after you bring her home. The food she is on is alfalfa-based and also has a lot of junk in it. A plain, timothy-based pellet is best.


                • Hati
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                    I had a bunny like this, and she became the sweetest thing in the world. Remember to be patient with her. Rabbits are very smart; they’ll remember the things you do, but they’re not as forgiving as a dog or even a cat. Spending time with her will help bring her out of her shell, even just stopping to talk to her for a few minutes on the way by will do wonders. If she lunges at you, stand your ground or she’ll just keep lunging. If you back away, it’ll teach her that if she wants you to leave her alone, all she has to do is bite you. If you need to, you could wear a pair of gloves until she’s used to you.


                  • Lib
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                      Thanks everyone! She’s been doing great! She’s a little bit of a picky eater when it comes to pellets, but she loves fruits and veggies. Recently she’s begun to show me how much she loves having her head scratched but grunting when I stop. ❤️??☺️. If I can figure out how to post picture size or videos I definitely will.

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