When you open the cage, make your Bunny come to you.
Despite being cute, rabbits are wary of physical contact.These are not predatory like a dog or cat, and their default response is to run to a safe hiding spot.Most rabbits will eventually learn to approach and cuddle you, but it will take lots of patience.
Step 1: The cage should be kept in a safe room.
If the rabbit is new to your home, keep it inside the cage and give it access to just one room.To avoid scaring the rabbit, choose a small room without much foot traffic.Rabbit proof the room by moving electrical cords and houseplants out of the rabbits' reach.The cage should have a place for the rabbit to hide.It's a good idea to keep one side of the cage against the wall.
Step 2: Give a new rabbit time to get used to it.
Leaving a rabbit alone for at least three days is a good idea if you just bought one.Provide food, water, and a clean litter box, but don't play with it.Some rabbits may take weeks to get used to their new home, especially if they've just been neutered.
Step 3: Take a towel or rug with you.
Many rabbits don't like walking on slippery floors.Put a towel or rug on top of the cage for your rabbit to walk on.The rabbit may try to chew through natural materials.
Step 4: Let the rabbit go.
No pets or other people are allowed in the room if doors and windows are shut.Back away when you open the rabbit's cage door.The rabbit should be allowed to hop out when it wants to.The rabbits may not want to leave the cage.Places boxes nearby so they don't stay in the open.It's just a matter of patience once these are set up.
Step 5: The rabbit is leaving the cage.
There is a rabbit on the floor, but not right next to it.Talk to it in a positive way.
Step 6: Lie on your stomach.
This will make you seem small.You are waiting for the rabbit to approach you.If the rabbit is shy, this might take several long sessions.It is possible to spend an hour or more with the rabbit.
Step 7: Next to you, place treats.
Put something on the floor halfway between you and the rabbit.The rabbit should be left there to investigate.Stick to one or two small treats.Rabbits have large stomachs.Put the treat in your pocket if the rabbit is brave enough to approach and eat it, or move it closer to him if he is curious.You will be able to hold one end of the treat and let the rabbit eat it.
Step 8: The rabbit can smell you.
Don't try to pet the rabbit once it approaches you.The rabbit can sniff and explore as it pleases.The rabbit looks at you and decides you're friendly.
Step 9: The rabbit's head needs to be stroked.
When the rabbit is done sniffing you, gently stroke the top of its head with two fingers.Don't touch its ears.Don't start by touching the cat or dog with your hand.The rabbit may bite you.
Step 10: uzzle the rabbit's face
Don't chase the rabbit or keep petting it if it grunts or runs away.Once it comes back, try to slowly move your nose towards its forehead, while humming in a deep, soft tone.Even if they're scared of you, some rabbits will let you do this.
Step 11: The rabbit should be petted whenever it is comfortable.
The rabbit will get used to your petting as it gets to know you.The roots of the rabbits ears can be gently touched.The rabbit gives a startled hop, grunts, and tries to bite you.A sign of an angry rabbit is grunting.Win it back with a pellet or treat and speak in a calm voice.If you want to have a good time with the rabbit, avoid its feet, chin, and nose.Some rabbits are worried about their ears being touched.
Step 12: Every day, repeat this.
The more comfortable your rabbit is, the more you feed and pet it.Every time you open the cage, your rabbit will run to you for a treat.Stay patient.Some rabbits have had bad experiences with humans.It can take a long time to befriend you.