My new/first ever foster! help/advice appreciated <3

[Maliandthefosters]

Hello there! I have never owned/cared for a bunny before. I am fostering for Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, FL . I have a few questions if that’s alright. First off, they stated that (lets call it She because that’s what they said) she was a girl. I will clip a photo, I think I see some testicular-like things on the underside of “her”. I only took a picture from the back because I am afraid flipping her upside down will make her scared of me and I do not “own” her. Also, any tips on litter box training? I think it will make her more adoptable. I bought a poop load of treats for her, and she doesn’t seem to like any… Just some advice would be appreciated, especially on bonding.. I just want to make her the most adoptable she can be and get her to her full potential. I know bunnies are smart and would hate for her to not be at her full potential. I included some cute pics of her just in case someone sees her and wants to apply to adopt. I will link where to adopt. She is based out of Freeport, Florida.  https://alaqua.org/adopt/find-a-pet/rabbits/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1602783365560%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FALAQ-A-11553

 

[DanaNM]

Hmmm, the rescue should be responsible for confirming the sex and getting the rabbit spayed or neutered. That does look like a testicle, so perhaps the bun is young and they are just descending now? Some buns will also retract them when scared, so it can be hard to tell when you flip them. Do you know how old the bun is?

Don’t worry about treats, developing a good appetite for hay is very important.

As for bonding with the bun, the best approach is to play “hard to get”, meaning spend lots of time with bun but essentially ignore them. Let them explore without trying to pet or interact with them too much, this will help the bun learn you are not a predator trying to eat them.

Here are some litter box training tips, but the most important thing will be getting the bun spayed/neutered if not already (the rescue should be coordinating this though):

https://binkybunny.com/infocategory/litterbox-training/

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[LBJ10]

Yeah, looks like a boy to me.

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