Feeding, taming

Question
Hello

How much pellets should I feed my 3 month old holland lop daily? Would four table spoons be good?

How much vegtables should I feed daily? Would a piece of carrot an a few pieces of parsley be good?

How to I get my rabbit to come over to my hands on not sit in the corner when I try to pet it?

Answer
At that age, allow the rabbit unlimited pellets. The small amount of veggies is fine. For more detail and advice for the future, check out the Diet FAQ at the wonderful site rabbit.org:
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/diet.html

As for being willing to be petted, it's a complicated issue. Even if the bunny has been "handled" before, this does not
mean she has been completely socialized to look to humans for
companionship yet. She will need some time to adjust to her new situation (as opposed to being with the litter, pet store, etc.)

Actually, not liking to be picked up and cuddled is quite normal, even to the extent that a bunny might avoid you for fear of it. Most
rabbits don't like to be picked up or
 held. They generally like to have their feet on something solid, whether
 that's the floor or a piece of furniture. A few rabbits have no problem
with it; most don't like it; some absolutely hate it. I have dealt with
probably 150 foster rabbits over the years and I can think of maybe 3 who
were totally cool about being picked up. Our
Blackberry, whom we have had almost 11 years since he was 6 weeks old,
still hates to be picked up and acts as though we are preparing to
eat him. You'd think he'd learn that the worst thing we are usually going
to do if we pick him up is...pet him! The horror! He did learn to sit still to be petted, but he only likes to be petted in certain situations of HIS choosing. Your bunny may not grow up to be this crotchety but it is possible! He's still a lot of fun though, quite the personality and he does ALLOW us to pet him in his comfort zone.

Do remember that rabbit personalities develop over time. It's impossible
to tell what the adult
will be like from the "baby" personality anyway.

If she is being timid, factors to consider are
noise in the household, especially children or other pets, or strong, unfamiliar odors that may be throwing her into a
"fear/agression" mode. She should get used to this in time as she learns
she is in a safe place.

Generally, I would recommend that you give her time to adjust to her new
surroundings without feeling threatened. Try to place her cage in an area
where she can have a good view of the room so she is rarely surprised by
someone appearing suddenly. Covering the top of the cage to make it more
"burrowlike" can be comforting. If there is room, she might like a wooden
or cardboard box (bottomless for cleanliness sake) to hide in when noise
or visual stimulation make her nervous.

Some reading that may be helpful include a couple of
articles from the House Rabbit Society site:
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/1/rejection.html
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/1/aloof.html

Another article describes a routine for building trust with an aggressive
rabbit that can also work well for timid rabbits. It's found at
http://www.nmrfam.wisc.edu/~chapman/hrs-wi/biting.html

You will find many interesting articles on care, spaying and neutering,
health and finding a competent rabbit vet, and much more on the HRS
site (http://www.rabbit.org).

I would encourage you to try to find the _House Rabbit Handbook_ by
Marinell Harriman in a bookstore. I have no financial interest in this
book, but it is simply the only book on the market that really explains
how to have the best relationship with your indoor rabbit. Litter training
and other kinds of training are discussed, as is rabbit behavior and
needs.

Good luck, and thank you for seeking help for your new  companion.

Gina