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- 08/29/2018 at 10:10 PM
  lavernburn
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  I recently adopted my bunny about 3 days ago. She recently lost her sister bunny a few months ago. Knowing that, she has warmed up a couple of times but she will not come near me and will stay in her hidey. I haven’t tried approaching her or petting her because I don’t want her to feel alarmed or threatened. I have been sitting and laying on the floor reading or watching YouTube so she doesn’t see that I’m a threat. I really don’t know what I should do, is there something I should be doing? She’s so distant. I understand bunnies aren’t going to warm up fast, and I know it’s only been 3 days. I just want to know if there’s something I should be doing to gain her trust?
- 08/30/2018 at 7:08 AM
  Q8bunny
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  Be around her, be at her (floor) level, talk to her, hang out with her until she gets curious and starts to check you out. Basically, be really patient and give her loads of time.
- 08/30/2018 at 7:27 AM
  Asriel and Bombur
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  Agreed Chewie!
  Like you’ve said, you’ve only had her for 3 days. She’s adjusting to you and her new environment. She’s going to be timid for while until she’s used to the ebbs and flows of your life. Some bunnies can take months or a year to warm up. My Asriel took about 6 or so months till he even started feeling remotely comfortable. Now he’ll hop in your face and sniff frantically while you’re sleeping and lay at your feet and beg for snoot rubs.
  
  Patience is key. Just do what you’ve been doing any eventually you’ll find a way to break through. With Az it was brushing his snoot, which is funny cause now when you go near him with any grooming utensil he’s like nope nope nope xD hand feed her greens or pellets or a small piece of fruit. Stretch your hand out, palm down, if she lowers her head go ahead a pet for a few seconds. Do this whenever she’s willing. And just lay there with her or next to her without even touching her. It’ll do wonders.
- 08/30/2018 at 4:55 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Ditto the others. Patience. Personality of the bunny and their past usually plays a big role in how long it will take for a bun to warm up to you. 3 days is very, very early. Keep doing what you’re doing.
- 09/01/2018 at 7:35 AM
  lavernburn
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  Thank you to all three of you for advice and comments. I feel relieved it’s relatively normal and we will keep doing what we’re doing. Again thank you!
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