RE: a few general questions for a new owner

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RE: a few general questions for a new owner

01/24/2008 at 8:52 AM

chinphat

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Without shaving him, I do not think there is an easy way to tell… (A vet can tell you…but im not sure if they will just shave his belly as well)

Rabbits in my opinion are never happy to be picked up…I think its because they are prey animals…so being picked up is like they are about to be eaten. Obviously this doesnt mean you shouldnt pick up your rabbit for its nail clippings or moving it to its pen etc, just be mindful that they will always kick instictively. I’ve read somewhere ( i dont recall where) that they can kick hard enough to injure themselves so be very careful on how you pick them up. I think there is an example of the bunny burrito somewhere in the FAQ section of the website. It essentially uses a towel to wrap the rabbit before picking it up.