Not sure what to make of him…

[BrunosMama]

So we have had Zane since October. And he is completely like any other bunny we have had. He is super passive, but seems to crave attention. We have failed bonding him with two separate ladies. They beat the crap out of them. We even attempted a trio, but it looked like it could cause a break in the original pair, so we didn’t pursue it. So I’m his snuggle buddy. He will sit on my lap for an hour and barely move. He gets cuddled down and tooth purrs and doesn’t do much else. So I gave him a stuffed, which he ignored until I made it smell like me – now he grooms it and plays with it. When we let him out to play, he just hangs around me. Tonight, we let him out in a new room and he’s exploring all over. His food/water/poo/bunny habits are fine. I can’t help but wonder if there’s something wrong with him or if that’s just how he is.

[Love4Bunny]

Zane sounds very shy. Or perhaps he just hasn’t found the right bunny…
Two previous bunny dates aren’t too much, so you could always continue if you have the strength and peace of mind to do so. I almost didn’t bond Thor because he was the bossy one. Clearly, Zane is attached to you, and that is a good thing. If you are providing him with ample cuddle time, I’d say, don’t sweat it – I don’t think there’s anything wrong with him. I’m sure most rabbits prefer company (either to boss or be bossed by), but from what you write, Zane sounds content. And he might also need more time to come out of his shell.

[Mikey]

He could be a bun that prefers to go solo as well Not all bunnies are happiest in groups or pairs. If hes happy and healthy, thats what matters

[Bam]

My Bam was very passive for a whole year when I first had him. I don’t know what kind of life he’d had before I found him of course, I suspect he’d been sitting in a cage, because he wasn’t keen on exploring much. He ventured out a few yards from under his coffeatable at the most, then he went right back. He was also very shy, but when he started to warm up to humans (my mother first), he became very, very cuddly. He’s developed slowly over the years, the key words being slowly and years. He was fully adult when I got him, so I’m guessing his habits were kind of set, and that was probably a major factor. How old is Zane, do you know?

Learned helplessness is when an animal has been caged or in other ways really restricted for a long time. They sort of stop trying and give in to the fact that they can’t influence their situation no matter what they do. But they can un-learn and become more adventurous and bold like Bam has.

[BrunosMama]

I would say 4-6 months old. They neutered him before he came home and he hasn’t grown.

I guess I’m just not used to a bunny who doesn’t have a clear opinion! Lol

[Bam]

Naaw! A bunny that has no clear opinion, so sweet! Yes, it does seem a bit un-bunny-like, but maybe he’ll become more opinionated as he matures.

[Love4Bunny]

I thought Crysta was completely sweet and obliging… till I discovered a month or so ago how cheeky she actually is… little head shakes of joy or disapproval, tryna push and nudge her way round behind my back when I am in her way, gently picking my fingers up with her teeth when my hands are in her way. It seemed like she would receive the world till she started trusting me more. I agree with Bam about them being more opinionated as they mature.

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