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    My Netherland Dwarf bunny refuses to let me pick her up

    When carrying my bunnies far distances I put them in a carrier as there is no chance of them squirming and injuring themselves but I'm not sure if it's less stressful for them. I hope everything works out okay and your bunny warms up to you soon!
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    My Netherland Dwarf bunny refuses to let me pick her up

    Rabbits are prey animals and therefore don't like being picked up or held, as being held makes them feel like they are being hauled off by a predator. I personally avoid picking up my bunnies unless absolutely necessary as they hate it and get quite stressed. It will take time to earn the trust...
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    Rabbit bites other rabbit when he gets too close

    Giving treats, greens and forced snuggles when the rabbits are close together is a great positive reinforcement. Giving good things to the bunnies when they are interacting will give them the understanding that good things happen when they are near the other rabbit. If you keep this up the...
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    Bonding For A First Timer

    I agree with Catlyn (I misread the fact that she was not spayed) that in the long term it will be better to spay her and then bond them. As it will make it easier in the bonding process, will be better for her health and if you were planning to spay her in the future you won't risk ruining their...
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    Bonding For A First Timer

    I would continue with the supervised bonding time as ordinarily there should be no nipping (if there is it should be more used for communication rather than dominance or aggressiveness) between a bonded pair. You should know they are bonded once the nipping dies down and they are snuggling and...
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    Bonding question

    That's great that they're getting along! Next time try and end on a positive note so that the bunnies remember good times with the other rabbit. You can do this by doing forced snuggles, giving treats or if you see them doing anything positive such as licking or even laying near each other. Good...
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    Rabbit biting rabbit while bonding

    It really depends on the rabbits. If your bunnies are continually nipping each other when they are close try giving them lots of distractions and treats so that they associate each other with fun and good food! After a while, they should start to learn that the other rabbit isn't a threat and...
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