New Bunny Owner LOTS of questions!

[BadAbunny]

Hey everyone,

This site has been so helpful with information for our new little guy! He’s been home 4 days and is already going gang busters in the living room having the time of his little life!  I do have a few questions and a situation I’m not sure how to tackle.

So we just got little Rambo, he’s 6 almost 7 weeks old, he’s taken very quickly to the home, very playful and loving, I’m constantly picking up poop but he’s a baby, to be expected. My fiance and I were actually supposed to be getting married in a couple weeks but Covid hit and ruined those plans so instead we are taking a weekend trip, roughly 3 1/2 hours away, at a hotel, for the date. Since he’s so new my question is should we take him with us and set up a play pin area where he can run and play, will this stress him out? Or have a family member come over and feed him at home, attempt to play with him/ give him exercise? Keep in mind we’ve only had him for a short time and no one else has been over to the house due to the virus. I want the little guy comfortable and loved on but don’t want to needlessly stress him out. He’s still getting used to the house and we are a few weeks out from said date. Thoughts/ Suggestions?

 

 

[Louiethebunny]

Hmmm, that’s your call, but how he reacted when brought home is a good test. If he adjusted quickly when you took him home, taking him away for a day or two could be fine, but most rabbits get stressed out during travel, and it’s not always worth it to take a bun on a short trip.

[BadAbunny]

Thank you!! Yeah, we’ll have family come check on the little guy, let him get some play time, food, and water! He’ll probably be more comfortable in his familiar surroundings, then we won’t have to adjust and re-adjust for such a short trip.

[Louiethebunny]

Sounds good, and that way he can get used to other family members in case he ever needs to be bunny-sat another time too.

[Wick & Fable]

He is on the youngest side of age, in terms of when a rabbit can be weaned and separated from the mother, so it’s great that you’re being considerate for what may be the least stressful. I would add to educate those assigned for check-ins about concerning health signs, what measures to take, and where to take him if something were to happen.

He may or may not be into cuddles or playing, but if the sitter could stay and passively do an activity in the background during the evening time (when rabbits are typically active; they’re usually asleep during the day), that might help buffer any loneliness he may experience.

It is important to let the sitters know that, even if he’s super cute, they need to read his body language and not try to cuddle him if he doesn’t want it! Getting close to take pictures and such can introduce a variable amount of stress, depending on the rabbit, so they should be mindful of how he reacts to their presence and interaction.

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.

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