New bunny a bit strange

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- 03/19/2018 at 1:38 PM
  YandereCapybara
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  We got a new bunny yesterday, and he’s been acting a bit differently from how Gary was when he was two months old.
  
  Our little new guy has been crawling around instead of hopping.
  
  He has a lot of difficulty scrambling over even the tiniest ledges, such as the border of his bed, which is about 4cm.
  
  He also seems weaker than normal, as my previous bunnies have all snatched/ripped pellets out of my hand, while he gently nibbles on the pellets/carefully drags it away. He is definitely old enough to be separated from his mother, as the breeder is very reputable and trustworthy.
- 03/19/2018 at 2:17 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Is he crawling both on slippery floors and are carpet? I know sometimes rabbits will default to crawling when they’re on a terrain with unstable traction.
  
  I don’t think the snatching of pellets/gentle nibble is a sign of weakness, but rather just general attitude towards eating. That being said, if it’s a more lethargic state in general, that’s medically concerning.
  
  When he moves, do you observe him using all his paws/legs normally? Is there any unbalance, odd walking, weak legs, limping, etc. present?
  
  Also, any potential issues with his vision? Perhaps he is partially blind and is more cautious with his movements as a result?
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 03/19/2018 at 4:33 PM
  YandereCapybara
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  We haven’t put him on carpeted floors yet, seeing as he isn’t litter trained, but the tiles are quite slippery, which would make a lot of sense. His paws seem okay, although I can’t tell if he’s blind or not. He recognizes his teddy bear and his sister, if that’s anything.
- 03/20/2018 at 4:50 AM
  GarfyTheLop
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  When we first brought our bunny home he didn’t hop around for a few days, he wasn’t sure on the floor it was almost like an army crawl haha
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