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domestic rabbit

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Question
I bought a domestic rabbit a few days ago and it was a male and it was brown but when i carry him it dosent like it the internet said you have to holdon to the leg but it dosent like it he kick me ?

Answer
Dear Kevin,

You must not hold onto a rabbit's leg!  He could be seriously injured!  For instructions on the proper way to handle a rabbit, please visit:

www.mnhouserabbit.org/care/handling.html

But before you do this, be sure to read:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/shybun.html

And for all the best information on how to take good care of your new friend, visit:

www.rabbit.org/

Hope that helps.

Dana