Oh gosh, Mocha, I’m so sorry that happen!

Y’know, bunnies have some keener senses than we do. It’s possible she heard something prowling around outside, or maybe just got overwhelmed by the bonding session.

I guess just give her some extra time between sessions. Maybe turn off the lights, give her some treats, or cover her cage for a little while. Let her feel like nothing can get to her.

Keep us posted on how she’s doing!! I’m sorry that happened : /

She was probably already stressed from the bonding session, then she heard something (like a dog barking or a super high-pitched noise) that sent her over the top. Back when my bunny was still over-alert from being a hutch bunny in his old home, this used to happen to him several times a month. Just give her some time alone in a quiet place (and relax a bit yourself too! Bunnies pick up on humans’ stress). If she’s still like this tomorrow, you might want to make sure she isn’t hurt or anything.

I’m not sure whether you wrote this recently and my clock is off or if it’s been a couple of hours, but how is she now?

bunnies do act like that when they are very frightened, and you can’t predict what can set them off. Spockie once reacted to a harness that I only got on him half way in the way your described. It is scary, but it helps to find out what set her off.
Definitely keep her in a quiet, low light place and have her rest. It could have been related to the bonding, but some bunnies get upset from some cooking noises, too.

That’s good that she’s better now.

Unless it’s related to the bonding, you may never know. Bunnies are very skittish.

I am reminded of cats who throw up easily. You can say “boo” softly to a cat and it’ll just throw up. Jumpy animals.

Keep a close eye on her for any re-occurrence, and especially during the next bond attempt just in case. Otherwise, she will be OK.

Who even knows! It may not have even been the bonding session. I know that I’ve become extremely prone to panic attacks over the past few years. I had a full-blown one in the middle of Art History class for the smallest reason. Basically once someone with panic attacks starts ruminating about something it can’t be stopped. But luckily I know how a panic attack feels and I know they’re not dangerous, so it’s not scary for me. I can only imagine for a bunny though!

Ohhh noooh that sounds dreadful! I really hope in the morning she is feeling much better…

Rabbits as prey animals have it in them to spook, sometimes by things outside of our control. I’m glad she is OK. The most important thing is to make sure your rabbit has all fours on the ground at all times so that if there is a panic, she can’t fall and get injured. Also, a tunnel or other hide-out serves them well at those times. I am not sure if your rabbits are ready for a hidey box during bonding though, it may start a scuffle.

Well Petzy.  You are right buns like all 4 on the floor.    When Cotton has panicked and ran himself into things in his fright I have caught him and he calmed right down when for he realized he was safe and mummy was here.

I caught him with a towel in the house comforted him put him in his house for a bit. 

At the park I just had to grab him up or lose him.  He calmed right down once he was in my arms.   I cooed and calmed him and put him in the carrier.   He calmed right down after that.  Poor Boo. 

However not all rabbits respond the same way and some are better to just put them in their cage right away.  It is scary to see them running themselves into things while in a state of panic.

Yes Mocha.  The first time Cotton did this was in the house.  Scared me and I was reaching and grabbing for him.

The 3rd time was outside.  I didnt’ grab at him I paid attention to the leash and what he needed when he ran to and fro under the picnic tables.  As far as take leash up and let it out until I grabbed him.

The 2nd time was outside.  He was running circles around me hopping on his hind legs due to his momentum and the leash holding him.  I won’t put him on the ground again. 

Some buns are just real panicky.