Does not like clipping?

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- 07/05/2011 at 8:13 AM
  bunnies!
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  I have never clipped her nails before (weird) but I will try to but she always hides her back foot mostly,mabe she’s not used to it or what!?
- 07/05/2011 at 8:28 AM
  Meg Pressley
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  Have you tried putting her in a bunny coma to clip her? I put my bunnies in the bunny coma before I even attempt clipping them because otherwise they will unsafely run away or jump off, or scratch and bite me until they escape.
  
  Here is a video I found of one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkA8clPOeZs
  He tells you how to bunny coma, and not all bunnies will do it.
  Mine struggle with me a bit because they don’t particularly like being in a bunny coma….
  I’ll still do it though because it makes my life so much easier when it comes to clipping and cleaning their scent glands.
  
  Maybe try this? Good luck.
- 07/05/2011 at 8:39 AM
  Meg Pressley
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  ONE thing though, do not pull on the bunny ears like he does…. that’s the only thing I wouldn’t suggest doing.
  
  EDIT: This one may be slightly better, which is actually the one I originally watched when I learned about bunny coma.
  
  By the way, it’s a silly video, but yeaa.
- 07/05/2011 at 8:39 AM
  Elrohwen
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  I don’t of any bunnies who enjoy getting their nails clipped – you just have to force them because it’s good for them 😉
  
  You can try Meg’s technique, or try wrapping her in a towel (known as a bunny burrito). Each rabbit seems to prefer being held a different way.
- 07/05/2011 at 10:38 AM
  LoveChaCha
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  A lot of rabbits do not like having their nails done, but it helps them in the long run. Make sure you have a nice treat to give them when they are done
- 07/05/2011 at 10:45 AM
  Stickerbunny
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  Find out how your bun is calmest being held as suggested – for my male it’s him on the bed on a towel laying in a loaf position and he stays still while I clip him. My female prefers to be held against my chest like a baby being burped. I have my boyfriend help me with them when it’s clipping time, it really does help to have two people doing it. Expect foot flicks and glares when you are done!
- 07/06/2011 at 8:47 AM
  bunnies!
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  Thanks guys!That was helpful!
- 07/15/2011 at 7:19 AM
  bunnies!
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  Good News!I clipped her nails and she liked it!
- 07/15/2011 at 9:20 PM
  BinkyBunny
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  Posted By bunnies! on 07/15/2011 07:19 AM
  Good News!I clipped her nails and she liked it!
  
  She liked it…wow….now that is success.
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