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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 09/12/2010 at 4:17 PM
  LoveMyBunniez
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  I just got a Lionhead Bunny yesterday afternoon. I know it’s going to take time for him to get used to my, but is there any advice on bonding somewhat quickly with him?
  
  I’ve been hangout out in m room where his cage is and talking to him. But I wasn’t sure if there was anything else I should/shouldnt do.
- 09/12/2010 at 4:31 PM
  RabbitPam
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  I saw your subject line and was prepared to move it to the bonding section!
  Congratulations on your new boy!!!! It helps the bonding if you post photos we can drool over….
  
  Seriously. You are off to a good start. He needs to become comfortable with his new home, smells, sounds. Let him continue to know your voice, pet him in the cage but keep your fingers together when reaching in so he doesn’t think you have claws like a predator, and go slowly, palms up to give him little nose rubs. Put a treat in your hand too, to get him to associate you with good stuff.
  When you let him out, limit the space, but lie on the floor and ignore him by reading a book or watching tv. You will feel little curious whiskers as he explores you. It’s good for them to come to you that way. Don’t startle him, but gently pet him when he gets closer.
- 09/15/2010 at 4:20 PM
  stacyblue
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  Good advice Pam Also dont be let down if it takes a while think about life from his point of veiw your big and scarey on the floor time is always a win .I got A new bun just over 10 days ago and it took lots of rasins on the floor nose pets and sweet talk before he finely became used to me and his new home in the last 3 days His personalty is realy showing and he is a rasin freak lol .Speak softly and give him some time before long he come around.Congrats on your new bunny
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