Avoid touching your rabbits on the neck, ears, stomach, feet, and tail. Don’t approach your rabbit from directly overhead or else it will think you’re a threat.
If your rabbit gets scared when you try to pet it, don’t worry—stop and try again when it’s more comfortable with you. Remember that rabbits are prey animals and some will never enjoy being cuddled even after getting to know you. Don’t force it! Some like being cuddled, others will just sit in your lap, and for others being in the same room with you is the most they will do.
Only put your face close to your rabbit if you’re confident that the rabbit is friendly. The rabbit could try to bite you. Remember that most rabbits find faces less threatening than hands. If your rabbit is jumpy, try the nuzzle! Hum soft and low as you nuzzle your rabbit’s nose.
Most rabbits appreciate apples, herbs, carrots, and oats. Other options are beet greens, asparagus, radish, bok choy, broccoli, parsley, watercress, brussels sprouts, and wheat grass. Purchase rabbit treat mixes from the pet store for a nice variety.
Bring your rabbit onto your bed or sofa in situations where you don’t want to get on the floor. Make sure to supervise your rabbit at all times so they don’t jump off and get hurt. Lie down on your stomach in an area where you bunny plays and let it come to you.
If your rabbit is energetic, play with it as much as you can. For rabbits that are more relaxed and calm, cuddle with it and don’t make any sudden, quick movements.
Don’t yell at your rabbit if it bites you! Instead, push it away gently. Remember that you’re interacting with your rabbit in the same way as it does with other rabbits, so a bit of nipping is expected.
If you find you don’t have lots of time for your rabbit, try interacting with it in short, 5-minute intervals throughout the day whenever you can.
Purchase logic toys from an animal store for alternatives.
Provide your rabbit with a cardboard box to both hide in and chew on.
Play a game of fetch with your rabbit using any of the toys mentioned above.
Praise your rabbit after they knock down the bowling pins or toilet paper tubes.
Always keep your rabbit’s kicking legs away from your face. If you don’t, it might kick or scratch you by accident! Wear a thick shirt to avoid getting scratched by your rabbit’s nails. Never pick up a rabbit by the ears or scruff. Rabbits might act afraid and struggle when you try to pick them up. Try picking them up in a large towel and covering the rabbit’s eyes so it feels calmer.
Let your rabbit explore in an enclosed area outside so it can roam naturally. Remember that rabbits are social, curious, and smart. Even though a cage might seem convenient, it will harm your rabbit in the long run. Give your rabbit at least 8 square feet (0. 74 m2) of housing and an exercise space of at least 24 square feet (2. 2 m2). If you have to use a cage, make sure it gets at least 3 to 4 hours of time outside the cage daily. Try harness training your rabbit so you can take it outdoors on a nice day. This can help your rabbit get vitamin D.
Make sure to feed your rabbit during the evening, as they usually eat at night. Feed your rabbit 1 type of fresh vegetable at a time to avoid giving them diarrhea.
