Hello! First of all, can I just say, you are going to LOVE owning a bunny! It is such an amazing experience!
To answer your questions:
1. For a rabbit, I don’t know of any particular way to bond with a rabbit, however I do suggest playing with your rabbit (such as letting your rabbit roam around the house and get used to you etc.) but also give your new bun some space, in other words, leave bunny alone in his/her cage at times. Bunnies don’t deal with change in the best way possible.
2. No. Do not give your bunny a bath unless it is absolutely necessary and even then, only give it a spot bath. Baths are stressful for buns and can put them into shock
3. Whatever you think works. Personally, I think it would be better if you opened the cage and gave your new bun the option to roam around when you are there to supervise him/her. If the bunny is very reluctant to come out, try picking the bunny up and putting her away from the cage, but leaving it open so bun can go back in if desired.
4. NO NO AND NO Give your bunny carrots! The vet actually told me carrots are good for strengthening their backs! (I think it was a vet…) Don’t go feeding your bunny too many carrots though because the sugar content can be harmful if over-consumed.
5. Sorry, I don’t know too much about baby buns, but I do know that it is not a natural way of moving for buns because they aren’t picked up as a baby, unlike puppies. However, I guess they are telling you that to get your baby bunny used to being carried around, but I don’t know because I have never owned a baby bunny

Hope you enjoy being a bunny owner!

Hi Bunny Lass! How exciting, especially since you’ve wanted a rabbit for so long. Well done for asking all the right questions.

1. is there a certain way to play with a rabbit to bond with them better?
Hand feeding pellets/veggies has been a good way for me to bond with my rabbit. Also just sitting on the floor with him while he hops about and does his thing, since buns are very curious so will inevitably come up & see what you’re doing it shows you’re a calm trustworthy presence.

2. when grooming a rabbit do we have to give it a bath?
No baths! It’s good to brush your rabbit frequently (depending on how long their fur is) but they wash and groom themselves.

3. when we get our rabbit do we let it stay in it’s cage for a few days … and is there anyway possible to make the transaction any easier on them?
I would leave the cage door open and let it come out if it wants to. My rabbit was very shy the first few days & preferred to stay in his cage (make sure there are some comfy blankets, water, and plenty of hay in there) but it’s good to give your bun the option if it’s feeling inquisitive! If your rabbit comes up to you then I wouldn’t rush to grab or stroke it straight away, maybe offer your hand for a sniff & let it explore on its own. As long as you seem friendly & calm, that’s the best you can do to help it feel at ease in its new home

4. I also heard before that carrots are actually bad for rabbits
Carrots are high in sugar, so best given as a very occasional treat (mine gets a few little pieces of carrot/apple/blackberries once a week or so?). So you’re right, they’re bad for rabbits in large quantities which is what gets portrayed! Also depending on how old your bunny is – best not to start giving high-sugar foods until they are at least 4 months old so their stomach can handle it, as rabbits have very sensitive guts.

5. I read an article that you should pick up your baby rabbit as much as possible but I think the same article said not to pick up your rabbit too much, which is the correct answer?
Most rabbits dislike being picked up, so I think in the initial stages while your aim is getting your rabbit to trust you more, a good rule of thumb is not to do anything which could stress or upset the rabbit unless it’s necessary. If a rabbit likes being picked up then they’ll usually show you that on their own (climbing into your lap etc) but for now let it keep all four paws on the ground which is where they’re most comfortable. Since rabbits are prey animals in the wild, it can be very unsettling for them to be picked up because they feel as if they’re being ‘caught’ by a predator.

Hope this helped, best of luck & we’re always here if you have any other questions!

1. When you first get a rabbit, you need to allow them to get used to being around you. Do this by just sitting in their area without petting or picking them up. Allow them to come and sniff and explore you. You can also give them a treat so they associate you with something positive instead of a big stranger hovering above them. Once they are comfortable with you, you can attempt to pet them and see their reaction.

2. No you don’t have to give them a bath at all. Rabbits like cats groom themselves a lot and do a pretty good job at keeping themselves clean. Some people only give them a butt bath if the rabbit has a medical condition or is sick and hence isn’t able to groom themselves, resulting in a poopy butt. Other than that, generally you only need to brush them to get extra fur off and trim their nails.

3. You don’t have to let it stay in the cage for a few days. You can leave the door open and if the rabbit is comfortable, it will hop out and explore on its own. If it’s not, then give it some time and it will normally be used to it in a few days.

4. Carrots aren’t inherently bad for rabbits. It should only serve as a treat. Don’t feed it to a bunny below 6 months of age as it’s too high in sugar. Even when it’s an adult bunny, carrots should still be given sparingly. The diet of a baby bunny should consist of just hay and pellets. Veggies can be introduced at a later age.

5. Most rabbits don’t like to be picked up. Baby bunnies will usually not mind being picked up, but once they start maturing, you may find them kicking or squirming to get out of your hands. A lot of people don’t understand that rabbits are not cuddly animals and are shocked when they realise that the baby rabbit who once loved being picked up is now a monster who kicks and scratches. The reason for this is because they are prey animals and in the wild, the only time their feet aren’t on the ground is when a predator catches them for a meal. You should only ever pick a rabbit up when it’s necessary – definitely not for a cuddly session.

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