New bunny owner

[becca]

Hello. I just got a 6 week old Rex, New Zealand mix bunny! She is so cute. I don’t have a name yet. I’m curious as to how much exercise she should be getting. She is sleeping or eating hay when I go to take her out of her ex pen. So I wonder if she is getting enough exercise while I’m not around? She is also very shy, so I was wondering if I handle her more, will she be more interested in me? Or should I just leave her be until she gets comfortable?

[Bunny House]

Hi!

can you add a picture of her housing so we can see how much room she has to move around in? It will help us get more information to answer your questions.

I suggest not picking up a new bunny as it really scares them, I suggest you sitting in her pen and letting her smell and climb on you, this will help build the trust, then you can start handling her, you just don’t want her scared.

She should be getting a lot of exercise. I always suggest reading articles on house bunny society for first time bunny owners for housing, illnesses and other much needed information, they cover so much information that will help you, also make sure to find a rabbit savvy vet and not a regular vet, as you will probably have 1 or 2 emergencies in the future and will need to take her there.

[Gordo and Janice]

Hi becca! Welcome to you and your bunny! I assume you are becca and if so what is the bun’s name? Yes upload a pic of your housing so people have an idea. And of course one of your bunny so we can see her.

There is the BUNNY INFO tab up top that has a lot of good information. And like Bunny House said, articles from the House Rabbit Society have a lot of information as well.

[Deleted User]

6 weeks old is too early for her to be leaving her mother, bunnies should be going home at 8 weeks. You’ll really want to keep an eye on her poop and eating habits these first few weeks to make sure she’s doing okay, I agree with the above about not picking her up and handling her. some bunnies are just naturally shy and can take months to open up. the best thing to do is just to get to know her on her level and letting her decide when/how much she wants to interact with you. my buns are usually active about 6-8 hours a day and loaf around the rest of the time. making sure she has ample space in her cage/pen can help and letting her out for at least 4 hours a day will make sure she’s moving around. she’s still very new and very young. she’s probably really scared and won’t be adventurous for a little bit. just be patient

[becca]

I will post a picture tomorrow. To update, her name is Mochi. She has been getting more comfortable. I let her roam around the house, under supervision for about 4 hours a day. I lay outside her pen for an hour or so each day so that she would sniff me and see Im not a threat. She lets me pet her, but I try to leave her be, as she is still exploring and getting to know me. Thank you for the suggestions, I appreciate it.

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