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is my rabbit weird?

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Question
hello i just got my rabbit and im really worried about it of course. i have a couple of questions. First off it seems like my rabbit doesnt it, it might when im not watching but i havent seen his food bowl go down any and hes biting other stuff as if it was food.He also has peed on my couch twice and ive only had him for one day.He also bites my fingers when i try to feed him by hand. is he normal, not eating, or what? please help.. thanks nevine

Answer
Hi,
   when i first got my rabbit he didnt eat much either but when he settled down he began to eat.I think he drinks more then he does his food.
Rabbits are very fussy,you will get rabbits what will pee in the hutch and some which will pee on your couch.Before you bring your rabbit in try and put an old blanket down that you wont mind pee going on.
Hr may have bit you cause he smelt food on your hand or cause he doesnt trust you.You need to try and get your rabbit to trust youu need to try and trust your rabbit.Every now and then just put in your hand for him smell your scent and then he will get use to it and hopefully he will trust to eat of your hand.
But i suggest if he doesnt eat in another couple of days then get some advice from your vet.
Hope this helps and good luck from Natasha.