sheridan
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Just to post a quick update on picking up the 2 of them.
Recap is I could not pick either of them up and everytime I tried they would struggle a lot and would not let me.
So far, I carried on trying by coming from the side, talking, and thenholding them around the shoulder area. they maybe struggle a littlebit. I then carry on stroking them with the other hand and speak calmlyuntil they settle.
Today I went a bit further. I scooped them up and held them against mychest in such a way that they couldnt scratch me if they started tostruggle, but to let them know that they are secure and wont fall. withmy free thumb, I carried on stroking and talking!!!! They stayedtotally calm.
I dont know how long they would stay like that so I am doing a little bit at a time.
I hope this could help anyone else if they are struggling with this!! :bunnydance:
Recap is I could not pick either of them up and everytime I tried they would struggle a lot and would not let me.
So far, I carried on trying by coming from the side, talking, and thenholding them around the shoulder area. they maybe struggle a littlebit. I then carry on stroking them with the other hand and speak calmlyuntil they settle.
Today I went a bit further. I scooped them up and held them against mychest in such a way that they couldnt scratch me if they started tostruggle, but to let them know that they are secure and wont fall. withmy free thumb, I carried on stroking and talking!!!! They stayedtotally calm.
I dont know how long they would stay like that so I am doing a little bit at a time.
I hope this could help anyone else if they are struggling with this!! :bunnydance:
. I thinkI'll try your technique. I need to get my bunnies more used to beinghandled. They hate being picked up and moved around, so this makes vetvisits very stressful (for the bunnies, me, and the vet:shock
