And things were going so well :(

I don't know what happened. It seemedlike Beckham had such a good day. I didn't try to pet him inthe cage and I only lifted him out twice. I fed him lots ofhay and changed his water three times and fed him raisins to soften himup before I took him out.

But tonight when I went to get him out and put him in the enclosed partof the hutch for bed, he was really nasty like the first dayhome. He tried to jump out of my arms and he must have bit meabout a dozen times. I pushed his nose down and said, "NO."

What happened? We were getting along so well, Ithought. I wasn't expecting him to be angry with meagain. What did I do wrong? Did I not touch himenough? Was he over tired? It was a little latertonight when I put him to bed.

My BIL was over for a while putting up the run fencing. Couldthe noise have upset him so much that he'd still be grumpy three hourslater?

Please tell me he won't hate me forever.:cry1:

I think that it was just a bad day?It is very possible that the noise might have upset him. But I thinkthat it could be just as possible that he was having an annoyed day?People have them, why not rabbits? Unless there is a possibility thathe is in pain, I don't think it is really a problem. He is rather new,might still be adjusting. Whatever it is, I know he won't hate youforever. :group2:

Rabbit trust takes some time. Rehoming is a big thing for him. He will get comfortable with you.

It can be frustrating, I know. I had a very timid rabbit at first that is now very affectionate.

If I could recomend one thing it would be hold back on the discipline(I pushed his nose down and said, "NO.") For at least 4-6weeks. Let him get used to everybody.

At the end of that time you may find you never need to use it

Beckham doesn't "hate" you - he's in a new,strange environment, and he's scared. (I bet your guess about the noiseis correct, too.)

Just give him time - means you have to learn to be patient with him...

You might want to take a look at this article, about gaining the trust of a new bunny:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/shybun.html

I found it very helpful after I adopted my bun.

I'm sorry - I don't remember how long you've hadyour rabbit .... but you're going to have good days and baddays...especially at first.

It took me over 6 months to really gain Tiny's trust - and he stillhates to be picked up after 2 years! He was totally unsocialized as alittle guy (yep - he was little once)...

I'd give your rabbit time to get used to you and not worry so much.Accept the attention he offers and rejoice in it - but be prepared forhim to be like a teenager wanting his own way sometimes.

Peg

It's not a personal thing to you, it is to dowith your bunnies past that he is like that. People are affected byevents from their past, and bunnies are the same. So even though it canhurt and feel personal, you need to remind yourself that it's not.

It might be that you smelt strange, or something scared him. Bunniesoften get scared if something comes to them from above so maybesomething like that scared him.

Keep trying and persevere, the longer you try for the happier you and he will come to be.

Have you looked at the bonding links?

I think your bun had a bab day.

How are things going today?

I have a rescue, my lil boy Sullivan- and he hasfriendly days and grumpy days. I have had him from almost 2 years, andhe is only just starting to really trust me. Instead of invadingBeckham's space, try letting him come over to you- some bunnys justgotta be the boss