spending time w/ bun

[eyorelop]

I have had Eyore now a month.  I spend a lot of time with him trying to bond.   Those of you who have had your buns awhile do you actively still seek out time with them  or just have them around you and you go about whatever you would be doing. 

 

[Elrohwen]

I try very hard to actively seek out time with both of my buns. I notice that when we are busy, or start to ignore them, they start to ignore us and become less bonded. I’ve also noticed that when I spend more time with Otto and ignore Hannah, she will slink off and sit quietly and sadly by herself. I make an effort to really spend individual time with each every evening and for a bit in the morning. I also try to make some active time together, where we’re working on tricks (really hard to do with two, since they end up climbing over each other to get at the treats) or playing with a treat ball or whatever. I saw huge changes in my relationship with Otto when I went from spending passive time with him (sitting on the floor trying to pet him) to active time teaching tricks. I want to do more of that, but like I said, it’s hard with two.

[eyorelop]

I’d like to do that too but not sure how to go about it. He will stand up on his hind feet and beg but I think it was natural once I started hanging treat high over him. I’d like to teach him to jump over my legs. Then maybe he wouldn’t nudge me when he wants me to move my feet. ha ha. Since he is not a toy player that sounds like a good way to get him to interact with me.

[Deleted User]

When you’ve got rabbit love in your blood you can’t help but seek them out… even just to watch them sleep.

[Andi]

I make individule and group time.
Sometimes i will take one bunny from a group to play with me outside of the rabbit area, they will get extra treats and pets during that time.

[GrumpyBun]

A bit of both really. I make the effect to get down on the floor and actively have ‘bunny bonding’ time but I also let them out and about to do their own thing while I get on with other stuff. Rabbits seem to need to constantly renew a connection, if for some reason I haven’t be able to spend time deliberately with them for a few days they’ll start to seem distant – which makes me very sad!

[RabbitPam]

I do a bit of both too. But first, you might be misinterpreting his nose nudges. Possibly he doesn’t want you to move, but wants pets! Next time he does that, try rubbing his nose and ears. If they want affection, they are very direct about asking for it, and that strengthen your bond. It actually works really well because any time a bunny thinks it’s his idea, he is prepared for your hands to come toward him. Eyore sounds like he is adjusting really, really well.

Over time you learn to interpret their behavior and cues. Read “The Language of Lagamorphes” (Link me up here guys) to understand what he’s telling you.

As for going about my business, I worried a lot when I got Sammy because I was much more playful and active myself many years before when I first got Spockie. But he was 8 so I eventually slowed down with him and by the time I had my new baby bunny, I wasn’t running laps around the apartment. I especially worried about being on the computer so much (like here! Neglecting bunny play time by discussing bunnies.). Turns out, she likes to just hang out in the room I’m in when I am busy. She watches TV with me, and if I get on the floor, she chooses when she wants to snuggle or get pets. If she runs and jumps and then looks at me, it’s an invitation to chase her and play. She also seems to always know when I have a day off (play time, longer time out in the apartment) or when it’s a work day. Our work day routines are very set, and she cooperates fully. So I think we have worked out ways to be together or to just get things done. Bunnies adapt. After all, they are letting you live in their home, right?

[LoveChaCha]

Last night I played hide and seek with my bunny. She was the seeker. I think she could smell me hiding in the back of her cotton tail cottage.

I just lay down on the floor, bring my laptop downstairs, watch tv. She usually comes to jump on my chest to jump onto the couch. I enteract with her, feed her greens, hay, pet her

[Monkeybun]

Me wants to play with Chacha. Hmmm.. might have to drive up to WA sometime >.>

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