Bunny suddenly extremely skittish

[Anisthelop]

Hello all,

I have a 10 week old Holland Lop bunny who has been with me for about 3 weeks. She's been very friendly and playful, I do some bonding time with her for a few hours a day, but recently, she gets extremely skittish and fearful. A few days ago, I noticed that every time someone opens or closes a door, rings the doorbell or makes any relatively loud noise (washing dishes, blending, etc) she immediately runs under the couch or coffee table. It takes a long time for her to come out again and "act normal".

Is this because she is entering her hormonal stage?

Is there anything I can do to help her not be so easily scared?

Thanks!

 

[Hermelin]

I would say hormones, some bunnies get more frightened when hormones kicks in. I would say spaying when older will help. But you can give your bunny a treat every time something scary will happen. Your bunny will make the connection of the vacuum cleaner sound you get a treat, which is something good and not dangerous. It will take time but will later go over.