I’m a pretty new bunny parent myself – today is my 1-week anniversary, in fact! Panda and Fernando are still getting settled in properly, I think, though they’re not as shy as your Chewie (we shall have to introduce you to @Q8bunny, whose own Chewie is something of a local legend in these parts
) I believe they’re getting less stressed day by day, and they’re already allowing me to pet them and even grooming me in return every so often though Panda is still rather coy and standoffish; but then again, yesterday she astonished me with her first binky, so I’m doing something right!
Don’t overdo it on the treats – too much sugar isn’t any better for buns than it is for humans. That being said, I agree with BM’s suggestion – you could try using a few strands of fresh hay, which often works with Panda and Fernando. Speaking of hay, make sure that it’s the foundation of Chewie’s diet – 75% to 80% minimum. I refill my buns’ litterbox and hay rack twice daily, in the morning and evening. Supplement this with plenty of fresh water. If he’s not already eating vegetables, you should try introducing him to them, but do it slowly; rabbits have sensitive and complex digestive systems and it’s easy for them to get upset if they’re introduced to new foods too fast.
I haven’t picked up either of my buns since they’ve come to live with me, though over the past few days I did have to gently put hands on both of them, especially Fernando, who’s a little escape-artist scamp, to coax them back into their bunny condo when they tried to give me the slip (actually, I think they were showing their displeasure over their breakfast being late; bunnies are the original creatures of habit). Don’t try to force petting on Chewie, but if it looks like he wants attention, offer to pet him gently on his forehead; he’ll shy away at first but as his trust builds he’ll start to allow you to do it. Talking to him frequently will pay dividends; rabbits, as I mentioned, love attention from their humans, and Panda, who is still reluctant to be petted for long, loves me to talk to her.