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Picking up my rabbit

22 11:10:30

Question
Hi,
I'm having trouble picking up my rabbit she is about 6 months old we got her when she was 5 weeks and it still seems like she is not used to us when ever we pick her up she struggles alot and then we end up putting her down, but then after that she does not want to come any where near us, even when we pull out her favorite treats she is still very reluctant, what can i do to make her feel more relaxed when picking her up

Answer
Hi Maariyah,
 Rabbits in general don't like to be picked up off the ground.  The don't like to be off the ground...sitting on the floor with her on your lap for a while will definitely help with her trusting you.  Try this for the next few weeks,and see how that goes...Good luck,Elizabeth