always asleep

[Rainn]

So my baby is 8 weeks old, and Ive had him for like 6 days, and things were going really really well. Litter training is a work in progress, he was coming out somethings, he doesnt run anymore when I open his cage, etc.

But the past few days, he has started sleeping the entire day. Like I leave the cage door open all day, every single day so far, and he hasnt left in three days. Im worried. He is eating and pooping plenty, but he sleeps ALL day. Even in the morning and evening. 

Half of me is worried about him, and half of me is kind of upset… Like I want to play with him, I want to interact with him and make him happy and give him company so he isn’t lonely. I sat in front of his cage for like 3 hours yesterday just so he wasnt alone, but he just slept. This sounds awful, but I am kind of…dissapointed? Like what’s the point in having a bun if he doesn’t love me or want to do anything ever… I am trying to be patient, but it’s getting hard to be patient.

Should I be worried?

[Wick & Fable]

Is it for sure he’s asleep, or could it be he’s lethargic or potentially hunching as a sign of discomfort?

Not doubting you, but want to rule out health concerns.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[sarahthegemini]

Rabbits mainly sleep throughout the day. It’s sad that you say you’re disappointed, you’ve only had him 6 days – “what’s the point having a bun if he doesn’t love me” – that sounds awful, firstly you’ve not even had him a week yet! He’s a prey animal, you’re a scary human. He needs time to learn he can trust you. Secondly, he might not even be a particularly affectionate bun when he does trust you. You need to accept that.

[Bam]

If he eats, drinks and poops like he should, sleeping a lot is normal for a very young bunny. All baby animals incl. humans sleep lots. It’s the brain’s way of processing all the learning that has been done during the waking time -and to a young being, everything is learning.

Please don’t be impatient with him. Rabbits are not like dogs and cats. They need longer time to adjust to their human. They are prey animals, and their instincts tell them to be very cautious or they’ll get eaten.

Try and let him come to you rather than the opposite. Be kind and patient.

[Finnigan!]

Finnegan was a baby when my bother got him. He also spent a lot of time sleeping so it is perfectly normal for baby animals to sleep for long periods of time. You also have to keep in mind that rabbits are nocturnal so as a baby that is not used to a new sleep/ feeding schedule, he will spend most of the daylight hours asleep

[Lucybunz]

Give him time. Also, mine have been more lazy than Normal because it’s summer here in Salem, MA and they’re hot. I’m not sure where you live/the weather, but that could be a factor as well.

[LittlePuffyTail]

He’s only 8 weeks old. Babies need lots of sleep.

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