Hello,
I just got a male Holland Lop a few days ago. I've never owned a bunny before so I'm not quite sure what to expect. I did a ton of research before I got him but was finding mixed info about how long it takes a bunny to "bond" with a human and how to go about it. So far Thomas will let me hold him for about 30 seconds before he starts trying to squirm out of my arms, although I do have to quickly swoop him up or he tries to hop away. He won't let me pet him if he's in the living room but will tolerate it if he's in a small space like his hutch or cat carrier. When he's in the living room he does frequently come over and sniff me and will even put his front paws on my leg and nibble on my clothes. Does it sound like he's headed in the right direction? Should I be doing something differently? I'm totally committed to earning his trust but I just want to make sure I'm going about it the right way.
I just got a male Holland Lop a few days ago. I've never owned a bunny before so I'm not quite sure what to expect. I did a ton of research before I got him but was finding mixed info about how long it takes a bunny to "bond" with a human and how to go about it. So far Thomas will let me hold him for about 30 seconds before he starts trying to squirm out of my arms, although I do have to quickly swoop him up or he tries to hop away. He won't let me pet him if he's in the living room but will tolerate it if he's in a small space like his hutch or cat carrier. When he's in the living room he does frequently come over and sniff me and will even put his front paws on my leg and nibble on my clothes. Does it sound like he's headed in the right direction? Should I be doing something differently? I'm totally committed to earning his trust but I just want to make sure I'm going about it the right way.