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- 05/14/2017 at 12:49 AM
  random faerie
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  I hold my rabbit properly as far as I know. One hand holding the upper body and another one supporting the buttocks, holding him close to my body. But my rabbit stil kicks and I’m so scared because they are such fragile creatures and I don’t want him to hurt himself. ? Does anybody have any similar experience and how do I improve it?
- 05/14/2017 at 1:00 AM
  BanditCamp
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  Most rabbits do not like to be held, some can tolerate it for short periods but they are ground bound as prey animals meaning getting picked up is doom.
- 05/14/2017 at 1:41 AM
  random faerie
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  Posted By BanditCamp on 5/14/2017 1:00 AM
  Most rabbits do not like to be held, some can tolerate it for short periods but they are ground bound as prey animals meaning getting picked up is doom.
  
  I understand. I don’t really pick him up for long periods. Just a few steps really and for a few seconds. But he kicks and I’m scared for him.
- 05/14/2017 at 5:06 AM
  Azerane
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  How long have you had him? Some rabbits simply take time to adjust to being handled by new people.
  
  When I first got Bandit, he was handled by the breeder all the time with no issues. However he was terrified of being handled by me and would scratch, kick and struggle to get away. After a few months, I got more confident and he got more used to me and started to trust me more to pick him up when needed.
  
  It takes time and patience. Some buns never adjust and will always try to kick etc when being picked up, but most can get used to it for short periods of time.
- 05/14/2017 at 8:15 PM
  LBJ10
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  Which way are you holding him? Are his feet on your chest or facing out? I find that my boys are much more comfortable if their feet are on my chest and they can look over my shoulder.
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