I got her home!! The one from the petstore for those following… She’s scared of me it seems and she has SO much bedding stuck in her fur especially on her tummy
I got her home!! The one from the petstore for those following… She’s scared of me it seems and she has SO much bedding stuck in her fur especially on her tummy
Make her a box to hide in. Mine really like that. They feel safe. Give it time, let her check out the living area. I don’t use shavings for bedding. Just hay is good.
OlweCalmcacil
Huzzah! Goober secured.
stitchinbitch711
🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍🎉
stitchinbitch711
Just let the baby get used to the surroundings. She’ll come around. Maybe entice her with a small bite of banana
stitchinbitch711
She’s going to need a good brushing when she allows you to pet her
Crotti1976
She’s sooooo cute!!! 🥰
Fine-Cat4496
Be very patient – rabbits can take a very long time getting comfortable being around humans and some are really never much for human contact. It took me a few months before my rabbit wanted to sit with me and get head pets – now she does it every day because I’m her human. Don’t get discouraged if it takes time – most rabbits do like human contact once the relationship is built.
Simple_Tadpole_9584
Yay!
AsianAddict247
Thank you for giving her a home
darthcaedus13
Welcome home little bunny
bunnaners
Yay!! Congratulations on your new baby! She’s a beaut!
bunnaners
Once she’s comfortable, you can try and trim (I use pet clippers that my vet recommended) off any thick matted fur and brush her gently (I use a slicker brush). She might be double maned, meaning she might have an extra layer of fluff so the slicker brush is helpful. Like what others said, a cozy place to hide and a litter box big enough for her size with hay. And a bowl of water and pellets (there are diff types for diff ages, I use science selective or oxbow pellets).
gypsygirl28
Get pine bedding pellets from a farm store .. inexpensive, super super clean, will not stick to her hair and soaks up urine completely.. I’m glad you went and got her!!
talktomeabouttech
This is the best comb for bunnies that we’ve found!! You’ll want to still be very gentle, but it should help get quite a lot off of her over time with repeated sessions and plenty of treats. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXF81G/](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXF81G/) You can probably find it not on Amazon, so just sharing the link for visual reference plus the right title and brand.
Competitive_Salads
She’s adorable! Wooly/longer haired bunnies who have been neglected often times need a good clipping—it’s also a lot less traumatic for them than trying to brush out mats. An exotic vet can do the clipping for you if you’re not comfortable doing it yourself.
Turbulent_Piglet4756
welcome home little bunbun!!! thanks for adopting her! she will get used to you with time. be consistent, quiet, and calm around her. eventually you can start spending time on her level and get her used to your presence (I suggest laying on the floor next to her and quietly reading aloud or singing to her so she gets used to your presence and voice and learns that you are not a threat). a hidey box is a good idea!
shavings are not necessary for bun, and she will need a good brushing, as others have stated. good luck and congratulations on your new little friend. bunnies are incredible creatures and over time you will grow closer than you thought was possible!
Ok_Attention_77
you sure its a rabbit not a football?
Top_Connection9079
So great that you didn’t hesitate to trim all that excess fur! Less in the tummy is always a good thing ❤️
Bdaaaawg
The sweetest baby!! Here is some bun info!
PEN: Bunnies love to chew so I would get him/her a good sized dog pen and leave them in there for 2 weeks to get acclimated.
ENCLOSURE: add a hidy house (basically a cardboard cat house. A bowl of water and their litter box. Most bunnies don’t like being on a slick floor so I would put a blanket or short shag rug under them. If they are on carpet or have a rug that is fluffy they will likely chew it which can warrant a visit to the vet.
LITTERBOX: For litter box training, they will train themselves. You can get a litter box, line it with Carefresh and then put hay over the Carefresh. They like to eat and poop so they will train themselves.
FOOD: under 6months give 24|7 access to alfalfa hay, young rabbit pellets (alfalfa pellets). Over 6 months 24/7 access to Timothy hay, adult rabbit pellets (no more that 2 table spoons daily) and introduce greens slowly. I do romaine and cilantro. TREATS: I order pellets and treats from Small Pet Select. I also get compressed Timothy hay bars. This helps with their need to chew.
FRUIT: bunnies love fruit but too much can cause upset stomach and diarrhea. I give my buns fruit maybe once a week if that and it’s 1-3 blueberries or a piece of banana 🍌
CORDS: put all of your cords that are plugged in away or wrap them in protective plastic (just google bunny cord protectors). They will chew through your cords like nobody’s business!!
GI STASIS: rabbits have to eat and poop basically all day. Your new bun might not poop for a day bc they’re acclimating but if it goes beyond that then it’s a problem. Bunnies are prey animals so they don’t show their illness. If the bunny stops eating for up to 8-12hours. Take them to the vet it could be GI stasis or a blockage (they might recommend critical care which is ground up hay which you mix with water and syringe feed to them)
SCENT GLANDS: bunnies have scent glands that need to be cleaned out. They are located by where they pee. They can get clogged and cause infection. When the bunny trusts you, you can clean them out with warm water and a q tip. It’s an unpleasant smell lol.
BRUSHING: bunnies need to be brushed when you see they are shedding (I used a brushing glove, a rubber brush and a comb (search bunny comb). The reason is that they bathe themselves a lot and they can digest some hair but too much will cause a blockage or for them to go into GI stasis (this is costly to help treat and can easily become life threatening)
A friend of mine called them “posh bunnies” bc truly they are lol. They’re a handful but when they trust you and you’ve built a relationship with them it is all worth it!! Hope this helps! If you’d like photos of my buns send me a message and I’d be happy to show you!!
Ok_Foot1988
She is beautiful. Be patient and give her time to warm up. 💜
Lateralusmandy
I see a bnnuy in there somewhere 🤭 congratulations on your baby! Now, if we could just stop the sale of these animals in pet stores…
cottontailart
Awwwww she will be scared until she’s used to being touched and understands u give the nommy treats and love 🥰 congratulations on getting her
alicewonders12
She’s beautiful. Try hand feeding her so she gets used to you.
Acceptable-World-175
Awww yesssssss!!!! I’m so happy! She’s absolutely gorgeous, I have ‘Floof envy’ now. It’ll take her a little while to settle in and feel safe, but the younger ones are quicker than the older buns. She has such a kissable face and squishy body. 🥰🐰
A_million_typos
Oh my goodness!! What a swirly, fuluffy fuzzy ball! And it’ll be ok mine had mates on thier feet and took a few weeks to figure out and get out. Get a scratch pad and stiff to rub on and she’ll help get it worked out.
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Make her a box to hide in. Mine really like that. They feel safe. Give it time, let her check out the living area. I don’t use shavings for bedding. Just hay is good.
Huzzah! Goober secured.
🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍🎉
Just let the baby get used to the surroundings. She’ll come around. Maybe entice her with a small bite of banana
She’s going to need a good brushing when she allows you to pet her
She’s sooooo cute!!! 🥰
Be very patient – rabbits can take a very long time getting comfortable being around humans and some are really never much for human contact. It took me a few months before my rabbit wanted to sit with me and get head pets – now she does it every day because I’m her human. Don’t get discouraged if it takes time – most rabbits do like human contact once the relationship is built.
Yay!
Thank you for giving her a home
Welcome home little bunny
Yay!! Congratulations on your new baby! She’s a beaut!
Once she’s comfortable, you can try and trim (I use pet clippers that my vet recommended) off any thick matted fur and brush her gently (I use a slicker brush). She might be double maned, meaning she might have an extra layer of fluff so the slicker brush is helpful. Like what others said, a cozy place to hide and a litter box big enough for her size with hay. And a bowl of water and pellets (there are diff types for diff ages, I use science selective or oxbow pellets).
Get pine bedding pellets from a farm store .. inexpensive, super super clean, will not stick to her hair and soaks up urine completely.. I’m glad you went and got her!!
This is the best comb for bunnies that we’ve found!! You’ll want to still be very gentle, but it should help get quite a lot off of her over time with repeated sessions and plenty of treats. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXF81G/](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXF81G/) You can probably find it not on Amazon, so just sharing the link for visual reference plus the right title and brand.
She’s adorable! Wooly/longer haired bunnies who have been neglected often times need a good clipping—it’s also a lot less traumatic for them than trying to brush out mats. An exotic vet can do the clipping for you if you’re not comfortable doing it yourself.
welcome home little bunbun!!! thanks for adopting her! she will get used to you with time. be consistent, quiet, and calm around her. eventually you can start spending time on her level and get her used to your presence (I suggest laying on the floor next to her and quietly reading aloud or singing to her so she gets used to your presence and voice and learns that you are not a threat). a hidey box is a good idea!
shavings are not necessary for bun, and she will need a good brushing, as others have stated. good luck and congratulations on your new little friend. bunnies are incredible creatures and over time you will grow closer than you thought was possible!
you sure its a rabbit not a football?
So great that you didn’t hesitate to trim all that excess fur! Less in the tummy is always a good thing ❤️
The sweetest baby!! Here is some bun info!
PEN: Bunnies love to chew so I would get him/her a good sized dog pen and leave them in there for 2 weeks to get acclimated.
ENCLOSURE: add a hidy house (basically a cardboard cat house. A bowl of water and their litter box. Most bunnies don’t like being on a slick floor so I would put a blanket or short shag rug under them. If they are on carpet or have a rug that is fluffy they will likely chew it which can warrant a visit to the vet.
LITTERBOX: For litter box training, they will train themselves. You can get a litter box, line it with Carefresh and then put hay over the Carefresh. They like to eat and poop so they will train themselves.
FOOD: under 6months give 24|7 access to alfalfa hay, young rabbit pellets (alfalfa pellets). Over 6 months 24/7 access to Timothy hay, adult rabbit pellets (no more that 2 table spoons daily) and introduce greens slowly. I do romaine and cilantro.
TREATS: I order pellets and treats from Small Pet Select. I also get compressed Timothy hay bars. This helps with their need to chew.
FRUIT: bunnies love fruit but too much can cause upset stomach and diarrhea. I give my buns fruit maybe once a week if that and it’s 1-3 blueberries or a piece of banana 🍌
CORDS: put all of your cords that are plugged in away or wrap them in protective plastic (just google bunny cord protectors). They will chew through your cords like nobody’s business!!
GI STASIS: rabbits have to eat and poop basically all day. Your new bun might not poop for a day bc they’re acclimating but if it goes beyond that then it’s a problem. Bunnies are prey animals so they don’t show their illness. If the bunny stops eating for up to 8-12hours. Take them to the vet it could be GI stasis or a blockage (they might recommend critical care which is ground up hay which you mix with water and syringe feed to them)
SCENT GLANDS: bunnies have scent glands that need to be cleaned out. They are located by where they pee. They can get clogged and cause infection. When the bunny trusts you, you can clean them out with warm water and a q tip. It’s an unpleasant smell lol.
BRUSHING: bunnies need to be brushed when you see they are shedding (I used a brushing glove, a rubber brush and a comb (search bunny comb). The reason is that they bathe themselves a lot and they can digest some hair but too much will cause a blockage or for them to go into GI stasis (this is costly to help treat and can easily become life threatening)
A friend of mine called them “posh bunnies” bc truly they are lol. They’re a handful but when they trust you and you’ve built a relationship with them it is all worth it!!
Hope this helps! If you’d like photos of my buns send me a message and I’d be happy to show you!!
She is beautiful. Be patient and give her time to warm up. 💜
I see a bnnuy in there somewhere 🤭 congratulations on your baby! Now, if we could just stop the sale of these animals in pet stores…
Awwwww she will be scared until she’s used to being touched and understands u give the nommy treats and love 🥰 congratulations on getting her
She’s beautiful. Try hand feeding her so she gets used to you.
Awww yesssssss!!!! I’m so happy! She’s absolutely gorgeous, I have ‘Floof envy’ now. It’ll take her a little while to settle in and feel safe, but the younger ones are quicker than the older buns. She has such a kissable face and squishy body. 🥰🐰
Oh my goodness!! What a swirly, fuluffy fuzzy ball! And it’ll be ok mine had mates on thier feet and took a few weeks to figure out and get out. Get a scratch pad and stiff to rub on and she’ll help get it worked out.