First of all you should fix them

Second, sometimes bunnies have weird ways of showing the love you. I’ve had my bunns for 2 years now and they don’t really come and cuddle me. its the small things that make me know they love me like when Lily nudges me as she hops past me or how cinnabunn will come to me every once in a while (and I mean once in a blue moon) to ask for pets. Its just not in most rabbits nature to be overly friendly. You just have to love them for the lovable fluffy loafs they are

Although you’ve done lots of things to try and bond, you’ve only had her for a few weeks. The most important aspect is time. Your bun is in a new environment with a scary human (not saying you are scary but to a bun a human can be a threat) My Buttercup didn’t take long at all to feel comfortable but she is quite a confident bun. Peanut however took a while longer to feel safe and comfortable and only in the last couple months or so has he actually started to enjoy being pet. He also seeks out my attention now, will come running when I get home etc. I’ve had him for 7 months though so it’s taken time but it’s not something you can rush. It sounds like you’re doing great with your techniques but I do think time is the biggest hurdle. Be patient

I think a large part of my relationship with Wick is verbal communication actually. Not words, but tone of voice. I adopt the baby talking voice/parenting voice with Wick. During his first weeks, Wick had some severe sneezing and every time he sneezed I’d always instinctively say bless you sweetly, then pat him a few times. This constant verbal cue and comforting brought us really close very fast.

I’d say get your rabbit used to your voice next. While rabbits can’t understand language, I find Wick reads my intentions better through tone of voice, rather than my actions, since I’m a human who’s much taller than him and he can’t see my entire posture.

Patience is definitely key! It also helps to hone in on your rabbit’s body language. Don’t just reflect on whether or not your rabbit stays for pets. Look at the jumping legs, any huffs, and body turns, etc.. When you understand your rabbits playful body language vs miffed body language vs indifferent body language, it helps with bonding, because you know when or when not to bother her. If she signs a miffed looked, depending on what happened, you can either attempt to comfort her apologetically or leave her alone.

While I agree with the others, don’t be too upset if she doesn’t want to cuddle all the time. One of my rabbits I’ve had for four years, and he still doesn’t lick me, cuddle, or stay put for pets awhile. Has he bonded with me? Yes, he’s just a more shy and timid rabbit.

But definitely give her some more time

Baby bunnies do not have developed personalities, it may be that she was very cuddly as a baby. But as a rule, you cannot tell what the eventual temperament of a rabbit will be until they are an adult. So the breeder may not have lied to you, but now she is showing you her true nature!

It sounds like you have made a lot of good progress already Thor took months to warm up to us.

Posted By Hannasue on 5/21/2017 10:25 PM

Im happy to see she can warm up at all! I dont think i’ll ever be able to pet her as she doesnt like it to much.

That may be the case. It’s certainly how I thought Peanut was. I thought he liked a little human attention but no touch. But as I said up thread, months later he’s my little love bug and enjoys being pet Still only on his terms tho, he is still a bunny 

Posted By Hannasue on 5/21/2017 10:25 PM

Im happy to see she can warm up at all! I dont think i’ll ever be able to pet her as she doesnt like it to much.

That may be the case. It’s certainly how I thought Peanut was. I thought he liked a little human attention but no touch. But as I said up thread, months later he’s my little love bug and enjoys being pet Still only on his terms tho, he is still a bunny