Bonding with previously neglected sister bunns

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- 04/11/2017 at 9:25 PM
  Laura
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  Hello!
  
  I have two beautiful bunny sisters Pippa and Paisley who are just about 2 years old. They previously lived in a neglectful situation before I adopted them. I have had the gals for just about 9 months. I feel like we haven’t bonded yet. They’re very independent of me and more interested in being with each other. They will let me pet them, but it’s almost like when you have to give the obligatory hugs to your annoying relatives when I do. They have the run of my room and plenty of toys and unlimited access to their food and water. I work all day so they get to spend the day alone, and I do most of our “bonding exercises” in the evening. The cats leave them alone and the dogs only visit occasionally. When I lay on the floor they occasionally hop over to me and head bump me a bit. Theyre not crazy about taking food from my hand, but they do it occasionally. Just looking for any tips on bonding, and reassurance that I haven’t run out of time to bond with them! Thank you!
- 04/11/2017 at 11:04 PM
  BanditCamp
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  With bonded buns I’ve heard your the third wheel. To interact with them sit at their level and bring pellets or treats and interact with them.
- 04/12/2017 at 5:10 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  It’s never too late to bond with them so don’t worry! Keep offering treats from your hand and sitting with them without petting them and they should come around. Do they like toys? You could get them some stacking cups. I stack them and then the bunnies (Buttercup mainly) runs through them to knock them over then I re-stack. Repeat til bored lol.
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