Rabbits are popular as pets.They can become very friendly.Don't be discouraged if you have a scared rabbit around you.She will soon build her confidence with patience and careful handling.She'll be greeting you in no time.
Step 1: All of your supplies should be ready.
When you bring your rabbit home, you don't want to spend a lot of time looking for food and bedding.She will be stressed and desperate to get away from it all.If you want to have an adult rabbit in your house, make sure you have a large one.It should be at least two hops wide, three hops long, and tall enough for the rabbit to stand upright.You should have food, treats, water dispensers, toys, and straw.
Step 2: The hutch should be set up.
There is a quiet room that doesn't have noisy equipment.There is a deep bed with straw or hay.A wooden box stuffed with straw should be used as a secluded sleeping area.Cats and dogs should not be allowed to sniff at the Hutch.The rabbit will fear dogs and cats.
Step 3: Hide places.
There are other hiding places around the house for your rabbit.There are many wide-diameter cardboard tubes or shoe boxes.She can hide or bolt if she gets scared while investigating.Giving her hiding places doesn't teach her to hide.It allows her to do what feels natural.She will be more likely to go out in the first place if she knows there are plenty of safe places.
Step 4: There is a rabbit in this picture.
Lift her from the carrier and put her in the house.Handle her gently but firmly.If your rabbit is jittery in the carrier, cover her with a towel before you pick her up.The darkness of the towel makes her feel safe and calm.You should support your rabbit's belly and hind legs with your hands when moving her to the hutch.Don't try to squeeze her.
Step 5: Give your rabbit some space.
Lift your rabbit out of her enclosure for the first 3 days after you bring her home.Allow your rabbit to become familiar with her surroundings.She may spend the first day hiding, but this is normal.She will start to venture out once she is used to the sounds and smells.When she hears a noise, she may run and hide, but she will grow bolder when she knows it's not a threat.The process may be quicker for a young rabbit.
Step 6: You need to wash your hands.
Rabbits are likely to feel threatened by other household pets.Before touching your rabbit, wash your hands.
Step 7: Start feeding your rabbit.
When your rabbit has had a chance to get to know you, start hand-feeding her.Start by talking to her in a calm voice.Wait for her to come to you if she bolts.Offer her a treat like a dandelion.If you can't get your rabbit to come up to the dandelion, put it halfway between you.
Step 8: Allow your rabbit to get to know you.
Rest your hand on the straw near the door when you feed or talk to your rabbit.She will get used to your company when she eats.When you chat to her, top up her food bowl.She will soon associate you with food since rabbits learn by experience.It will calm your rabbit.
Step 9: If the rabbit shows interest in you, you should pet it.
You can start touching her once she's comfortable eating in your presence.Try not to pick her up.She may try to fight back.Touch her back or flank instead of reaching inside.If she doesn't run away, stroke her.Don't put your hand over her head.A hawk flying over a rabbit is a sign of danger.The bunny is likely to be frightened by this.It's important to approach her from the side or back.
Step 10: Pick up your pet.
You can try to pick her up once she's used to being stroked.Lift the rabbit out of the ground and place her on your lap.To distract her, keep some dandelions handy.The session should last about one minute.She won't panic if she does this.You can keep your rabbit out longer with practice.If your rabbit becomes distressed, you should keep a towel nearby.You can cover her with a towel.This will calm her.You are less likely to get scratched if you scoop her up in the towel.
Step 11: Let your rabbit run.
When your rabbit is used to being picked up, you may want to let her roam in the house.Start with one small room so that she doesn't feel overwhelmed.Make sure there are no gaps for her to hide when she is in the room.Make sure she doesn't have electrical cables to chew on.Rabbits chew so be alert and remove anything you don't want to be damaged.
Step 12: Lie on the floor with your rabbit.
Lying on the floor is what you should do while your rabbit checks out her new surroundings.Your height makes it less intimidating for your rabbit to sniff and investigate.Reward her bravery with a snack and keep a treat in your pocket or hand.The sessions should be no longer than 10 - 15 minutes.Your rabbit won't get tired.