Rabbit doesn't seem to want to go out into the living room.

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- 02/23/2022 at 6:51 AM
  Xion
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  Hello,
  
  As the title suggests, my rabbit doesn’t seem to want to explore passed the hallway next to her room. She’ll get curious, but won’t even look passed the door way. The bathroom is okay to explore, but mostly just gets spooked and retreats to her room. I’m wondering if this has to do more with the wooden floors or widen open spaces. I’m thinking its probably both, as she is on high alert when leaving her room and may just get extra nervous that floors are slippery. I tried making a couple “islands” for her with cardboard, but is definitely not interested in exploring any further.
  
  Is this just a matter of time or is there something I can do?
- 02/23/2022 at 12:52 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Time and appropriate flooring — rabbits do not have pads on the bottom of their feet like dogs/cats, so they are always wearing fuzzy socks. You can imagine that if you were always wearing fuzzy socks, you’d be less likely to explore and would be more challenged in exercising on slippy floors. Rabbits who are housed on slippy floors are at risk for sedentary life as well as joint problems, so I’d make sure there is plenty of rabbit-appropriate flooring in place paired with time for her to get comfortable and explore those spaces.
  
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- 02/23/2022 at 5:42 PM
  LBJ10
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  I would get a really long runner to put down so your bunny has a path to make it out into the living area. I assume you probably have an area rug further into the room that your bunny could potentially get to.
- 02/23/2022 at 11:19 PM
  Meg
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  Yeah, I’ve had the same issues with my buns — they’ve made it clear that they need carpet or secure rugs (rubber-backed or with those kinda sticky rug pads to keep them in place), or no deal. Even then, they’re cautious depending on visibility and other factors as you suggest.
  
  If you have access to an Ikea, they have some good cheap rugs and runners, many rubber-backed. You want decent pile for traction.
  
  Good luck!
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