Bunny Depression

[Hayley]

Hi everyone. My bunny, Ion, seems like she may be depressed. She basically hides under the couch all day and she has never seemed interested in toys. I have tried many different types of toys. I haven’t seen her binky much lately, although my boyfriend stays up pretty late and he says that she is most active at 1 or 2 AM. Maybe she just hates me? She used to love to jump on my back and she would jump up on the couch with me when I napped. But not anymore. Sometimes she will come up to me and stare at me like she wants attention, but when I go to pet her, she just runs away. I am not sure what to do or what I am doing wrong. I just want her to be happy!! Also, we have another bunny named Neutron and they get along fairly well. They are both spayed and love to cuddle in their cage and are always grooming each other, but Ion doesn’t seem to like it when Neutron comes out of the cage too and chases her back in. Looking for some suggestions, as I am really upset that my bunnies don’t love me, especially when I have done so much to try and make them happy. 

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Buns don’t show the same amount of affection as cats or dogs when they love you the same amount. It’s just not in their nature since they’re prey animals. But if your bun jumped on your back and jump up on the couch with you, she’s clearly comfortable with you! How long have you had her? If you’ve had her for less than a few months, then just give it some more time, you’re already off to a great start. If it’s been more than that, I can guarantee your buns don’t hate you, it’s just their individual personalities to not be physically affectionate with their humans. My bun Eve looooves being pet, while Theo, who trusts me just as much as she does, runs away when I try. It’s just a difference in personalities. About the toys thing– my buns won’t play with toys like baby keys either; they reeeeally love edible toys (wicker balls, wicker sticks, hay in a lunchbag, etc). It doesn’t sound like your bun is depressed at all! Sounds like totally typical bun behavior. You’ve given her a friend, toys, and out-of-cage time, plus she trusts you. Sounds like a happy bun to me. The only thing I’d suggest would be edible toys!

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