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I know bunnies are prey animals so they take a long time to trust. But how long does it usually take for a bunnies to trust you when they are used to being around humans and animals? They still get scared but then relaxed at times. How do I get my new bunnies to trust me? Before I knew about giving them space at first, I petted them a lot and picked them up carefully. Now, I pet them but give them space when they are scared. Also, is there anything I can do to get them to trust me more? Is it a good sign if they eat from your hands? Sniff you? And turn their back when eating without feeling scared? Last but not least, what do I do when they are scared? And how to I make them feel safe again. Thank You!
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I know everyone hear this a lot but it really just depends on the rabbit. My girl wasn’t even scared of me when i got her, she let me pet her and instantly ate out of my hand. I’ve bonded with my male for quite a few months, he’s timid and more shy than Bella but we love each other now. I find petting is the most important thing, you give them love and make them feel comfortable and happy.Did you get your bunnies not long ago? Yes,it’s a good sign if your bunnies eat from your hand! It means they trust you and feel safe enough to eat from you. Maybe you did something that frightened your bunnies? Turning their back often means they feel insulted, u have probably done something that they find as an insult, apologize by giving your bunnies a treat and a pet. Your bunnies Will feel safe around you when you bond with them, the time is key. You can’t really do something to make them feel safe if they don’t know you that well to trust you. You need to deepen a bond between a human and a bunny. Eventually your rabbits will start to accept you and like you better. Check some of these articles
https://pethelpful.com/rabbits/Bunny-Love-How-To-Tell-If-Your-Bunny-Loves-You
https://www.google.rs/amp/m.wikihow.pet/Bond-With-Your-Rabbit%3famp=1
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