How To Hold a Bunny

Hello Buns! Welcome to Cinnabun Sundays, a weekly video series about all things bunny. Today we are sharing our tips on how to hold your bunny.
Just a reminder, bunnies are prey animals. When their feet leave the ground, they automatically go into fight-or-flight mode. Please handle your bunny responsibly.
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0:00 Intro
0:49 Overview of handling + trust
1:21 Why it's difficult to hold a bunny
2:22 How to properly hold a bunny
2:53 How to properly pick up a bunny
3:30 How to get your bunny used to being held
5:07 Reward your bunny
5:29 What you should NOT do when holding a bunny
7:39 Closing thoughts
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𝑬𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 (𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚): [e-mail]

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

Was this video helpful? Let me know!

[@bxnnychu8227]

it was!

[@simonedrawss6501]

Girl, THANK YOU!! i can not tell you how much this video meant! I literally had a happy tear😂 I swear I have been looking for a video for about a YEAR now on how to get a rabbit USED to being held! There are so many videos on how to pick up but none on how to get them used to it! Thanks!!!

[@lovelyzoyacutesarah9717]

Yes it was bruh

[@sprinklebun139]

I needed this very much, my bunny won’t let me pick him up and he has to get neutered soon! 😞

[@giannadiy]

Thanks

[@bloomslovelylooms9290]

I love this! One of my buns, Lola used to bite you and didn’t let you touch her, since she came from a family that totally neglected her:( but now she just climbs all over me and wants so many pets, and never bites! Also you videos have helped me soo much! They even convinced my roommate to let the buns live in a bigger space, and run around free!

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

love this! it's so wonderful how forgiving they can be. and YES we love a free roamer!

[@busterthebuck9048]

I just have to stop being scared to hold him 😂

[@renaytiffin]

right! I don't want to hurt them.

[@candy-wv1gn]

im shaking when i do

[@noorsaif1101]

I feel scared when i feel thier stomach moving!

[@KelsOneInaMillion]

Same. I dont wanna hurt my baby

[@eliza_22]

Same

[@Oliviakpopwhore]

My bunny actually prefers to be held in any way at almost all times lol. If I set her down she automatically tries to hop on my arms and she will just sleep on my chest 🥺 Edit: I was recently forced to give up my bunny by my parents because she got pregnant and we couldn’t afford to keep her or her babies, and we wouldn’t know how to take care of them until we got them proper homes. So Daisy, I love you and I hope you and your babies are doing wonderful ❤️

[@karimu_aoi7620]

aww precious! So lucky :D

[@karly373]

Awwwwwww❤

[@veramontellano7621]

mine is the same, I can put him away from me 15 times and he comes back

[@creghommey]

Now!! That Is A Baby Too Be Loved 😍 Forever.

[@TheKelleyBunch]

Awwwwwwwwwwww❤❤❤❤❤

[@basiltheminilop]

I tried picking Basil up in short segments while she was eating and she caught on too 😂😂 buns are too smart! all these tips are sooo great! Thank you for sharing ♥️

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

It blows my mind how smart they are! Glad you enjoyed!

[@user-vj8qv1xd8d]

omg my rabbit has the same name as ur rabbit lol Edit: ive seen your channel before you have great content

[@clairekurronen4527]

Love this video!! I would love to see a DIY digging/foraging setup :)

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

ohh great idea!

[@hxrmi0ne_]

I love your channel because even though you encourage free-roaming you never state “free roam or don’t get a bunny” like some other bunny KZbinrs, and you give tips for everyone even those who (like me) are unable to free roam their bunnies 😊❤

[@Alohdhd]

Omggg omg omg i was trying to pick my Bunny up for months and after watching this I finally did it

[@ErinFultonViDeoz]

Can’t wait to be a bun mom, this‘ll definitely come in handy! 😄

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

Ahh good luck!

[@LJbeauty]

@@SincerelyCinnabun Me too!!!! That’s on my list when I get my first crib. Already looking. Gimme a month or two and I’ll be in my own place. Imma set the cage up before I leave to go get one. I called around and it’s only one pet store that sells bunnies in my area. It’s like 30min away from where I’m staying now. These videos are soooo helpful!!! You had the answer to every question I could think of. Thanks. 😊

[@thebudgiequeen9924]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate how CUTE HER AND CINNABUNS PHOTOS ARE!!!🥰😍😜 0:19

[@katyaroman1242]

there has to be some cuteness overload alert :) thank you for this channel- it's an absolute mood booster, regardless of your bunny parenthood status.

[@ilkakolbeck8522]

I love that video so much 🥰 good work! u are so encouraging ♡

[@thebunnynook]

This was so good! Whiskey is awful at being picked up but I love the idea of short practice sessions 🙌🏽

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

yes! short and sweet just to make it more normalized :)

[@tillduss]

Our little bun is 6 months old soon and he doesn’t like being held at all. I’ve tried, but he gets so stressed. So now I’m stressed by the thought of picking him up and holding him. He is the cuddliest thing when he has all feet on the ground.

[@lightningstriking7]

I always am happy with someone like you putting forth the effort to educate other people about bunnies. To me it's a relief that you show us your sincere concerns about how everyone of the us should also become aware of the plight of bunnies. And I know that you and others who have youtube bunny videos know that the lives of average bunnies can become precariously uncertain and there are some people who should just be locked up for being heartless when it comes to bunny rabbits. I will find myself crying sometimes when I think about my bunny Vinny Underfoot, and that one day he won't be there, and how devastating it will be for me, an otherwise headstrong, scarred up construction worker, who never knew how precious life was until my girlfriend brought our baby home to me almost 6 years ago. Thank you for your videos of kindness and caring towards bunnies...

[@kminlee8641]

Omg,this video is amazingly helpful! Thanks!

[@grace5691]

Love this video!! i honestly miss your jinglebun days and your Wednesday posts!

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

ahh those were fun! who knows, maybe I'll toss an extra in every once in a while ;)

[@MonsterlovesCandy]

Thank you so much, this was so informative and on time!

[@zoeybrookler4815]

Super cute and helps video!! Loved it! 🥰🥰🥰

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

so glad!

[@mariad4183]

Awesome info! So true! Give them lots of space and gentleness; you'll find that over time bunny will come to you for pick ups

[@TheBunnyDojo]

Thanks so much for this video. It's the best one I have seen about the proper way to hold a bunny! ❤️

[@kyomatsuhirameki8615]

Oh my god, I LOVE your lamb picture at 2:32. You are my favorite youtuber, I love Cinnabun and all rabbits.

[@navreetsidhu238]

Amazing video and it is so helpful 💗

[@chloefigueiredo982]

Thank you for this video! It was really helpful.😃😀

[@oracharattananipon461]

Thanks a lot, this is very useful for me as a very beginner of bunnies fan.

[@elliesimeonova6753]

This video helped sooo much ❤️

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

so glad!!!

[@brooklyn_and_moon9096]

Thank you!!!!! This is the video that CHANGED me and my rabbits relationship we are now the same being! Lol

[@jenakumiki703]

Here from your instagram! You have such an incredible channel I wish I discovered it earlier💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@jaimediersen1076]

I have been learning a lot from your videos 😁

[@bobunnyandherfriends7429]

Love this!

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

thanks pal!

[@JHLO1]

Love this video. Could you do a video of Cinnabun’s favorite snacks and what you like to feed?

[@SketchyDoodles]

Im not planning on getting bunnies till after I finish uni (6 years long!) But i love watching these videos

[@karenmcneill2602]

A friend of ours gifted me a bunny on Friday! I had no idea lol and therefore nothing in the house for him. So Saturday I went to a local pet store and got essentials, mostly 😆, but who can resist toys?? I've named him Bolt after the Olympic sprinter. He moves so fast. Bolt is only a baby but he is very cuddly. Climbs onto my feet for cuddles or pats. Amazing! We have a pigeon and have learned to read her body language. I'm doing the same thing with Bolt. I am getting better already at the bathroom sign...but sometimes not quick enough 🤔😄. Your videos are extremely helpful to me as I've never expected to own a bunny. Thank you!

[@Mymusicalvoid]

Thank you! This really helped! 😁

[@myfirstloopfavourite47]

Fantastic video 💕

[@summermermaidstar756]

Hey I'm looking into one day getting a bunny, watching your videos for info before making the big decision. Loving the videos, and I did notice some similarities between your advice for rabbits and my experience with guinea pigs (in terms of picking them up, I'm much more used to handling guinea pigs). Which I suppose makes sense considering they are both prey animals.

[@GraceBowen-gn8ru]

I’m literally finding bunny fur in my shirt they crawl all over me and I love them so much thanks for the help Morgan 😊

[@kristensettineri8262]

that video was so helpful

[@berylnlagos4528]

Thank you so much I love this

[@-AngelKiity-]

Thank you sooo much! I have a bunny and I want to hold her right and keep her calm shes been much better after I did reserch on how to hold her!

[@chrsytalpuhm267]

Can you make a video about “How to cut your bunny’s nails” and “Grooming your bunny”? I mean by that how should you hold them or anything like that.

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

Definitely! It’s on the list :)

[@3BunsinaPod]

I really want to get my bunny used to being picked up, but I am scared that she won’t like me after I do grab her.

[@kristencontreras9274]

Same I got my bun a month ago and I’m trying to do the same thing with my bun

[@seaciide]

Some rabbits will tolerate being held and some will not, it's not really a thing you can just teach them... From my expirience I wouldnt pick them up unless I had to if they didnt like it, since picking up a rabbit with fragile trust can easily break it. I was a little too excited that my first rabbit slightly tolerated being held, I picked him up all the time but eventually he wouldnt even let me touch him with the fear I would just swoop him up.. I didnt pick him up after that and the training process afterwards was, well, alot. My current rabbit was tamed by the breeder, being picked up since he was a baby and has now learned to be held whilst the holder walks around, so while I wasnt able to train him into being held, I can tell you that its easier to just read the bunny. If theyre okay with it, do it! Just dont milk it, because it can get tiring for them. If they dont like it, dont do it, as much as I would have liked to cuddle my past bunny, he just didnt like that. So I respected him

[@fantasy9345]

@@seaciide My bunnies don’t like being held but all I do is pick them up and let them roam free in a room with some calming bunny music and some treats laying around and then when I put them back they are perfectly happy!😊

[@sophiestudios3513]

Hiii if u are concerned about this happening try watching Lennon the bunny that Chanell has been very helpful to me as a rabbit owner

[@fantasy9345]

@@sophiestudios3513 yes! It helped me so much as well!

[@Galaxy_613]

Cunnabun is an Angel💕 I just hope my boy Fuzzy doesn't gets freaked out when I do hold him (only when needed) I'll be trying this! Thank you for this 💜 P.S: I can't help but comment that I just love love L°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°ve how your hair is! You're so cute & beautiful ❤️

[@pepperbonnie1703]

This video has made me realize that I’ve had my rabbits for over a month now, and still have never picked them up 🤣

[@animalfinatic9366]

Soo cute 💗💗

[@crystalsanchez3111]

It did help!

[@lisacamp100]

Thank you so much my bunny is really scared last time so I gave him about a year because I didn’t want him to be scared so this really helps and I am actually scared myself to pick him up because he scratches me but that was once and I don’t want to hurt him ❤❤❤

[@TheDemetreous]

Many thanks❤.

[@zoeybrookler4815]

I clicked as fast as I could!! 😁😁😍

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

wooo!!

[@zoemeras1420]

Love this video! Unrelated to bun tips but where is your sweater from 😂 I love it ♥️

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

oh thank you! everlane!

[@murdererducky428]

I like your bunny and your hair!

[@yanetmiranda.4910]

I have baby bunny so this is so helpful 💓

[@MariamBoussi78362]

Can you pls make a video about what do when leaving your bunny/bunnies for a holiday and what to bring with u and just how to do it in general plss

[@teresacancio]

Very useful video

[@meamber7373]

I love bunny’s!🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇umu

[@faithh6303]

Gorgeous hair 😍😍

[@albertcookstein]

Please do a video on syringe feeding. This is important for emergency care.

[@sparktherabbit8474]

Hi cinnabun it’s me spark! This video was really helpful 🥰

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

I am so so glad!

[@audrinaortega1703]

Thank you so much, this video was very helpful. Benji doesn’t like to be pet, touched or picked up. I’ll definitely try to make a routine. I also watched “How to get your bunny to trust you?” video. That was really helpful due to Benji not liking being touched or pet. - Benji’s owner

[@audrinaortega1703]

@Whitney Burton I agree that it’s a trust issue. She’s always been pretty timid. What I’ve been doing is petting her during meals and it’s been working! She comes up to me to be pet but she doesn’t fully trust me. It takes time and patience.

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

I’m really really glad the videos helped! Totally - it’s a long slow road. And building that trust is HARD! But once it’s there, it is magical!

[@paris-mn8mr]

awh our buns have similar names! mines is bunji!

[@LBoopSnoot]

This was very helpful! My bun is young so I want to get him used to me early on, but don't want to make mistakes! He confidently walks around and nudges me whenever he comes over to me 🤣 Is nudging a good thing?

[@karimu_aoi7620]

My buns nudge me too, I'm not sure what it means but it's not just you

[@lovelyzoyacutesarah9717]

In every video she is so happy She is socute

[@nibblesthepiggie4240]

What do you use to edit your videos? They are so good!!

[@bluemush86]

Thankyou for educating me on how to carry bun properly, love your jewellery too. Where did u get the 2nd small flower chain and rings from? I’ve been looking for cute pieces too but don’t know which is good.

[@jenakumiki703]

hi morgan! i would love a video about the pros and cons of having a single rabbit!! i've had my bun for almost 2 years and shes super happy but i wonder if i'm doing something wrong by not getting her a partner. since CB is also a solo bunny, i would love to hear your thoughts on this!!!

[@iminactiv]

hi Cinnabun and Morgan! it’s your friend Oreo from Instagram 🥰💕

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

Hello friend!! Thanks for being here!

[@PriyankaPatel97]

Thank you for this video! I have a 7 month holland lop and I've tried multiple times to pick him up, however I feel as if he's just one of those bunnies that don't like to be picked up! Is there any recommendations you have? Overall, I just want him to be comfortable and make sure he's safe!

[@KeatynHM]

Thank you for this I really needed this but what of she bites when I pick up her up?

[@Fuggly94]

This video is awesome! I still haven’t been able to hold my bunny! She so scared when I come close To those areas? Am I a bad bun mum? I just don’t like seeing her freaked out

[@crystalsanchez3111]

Thanks this really helped I'm was scared to hold my baby bunny

[@pnk4120]

I never planned to ever have a bunny as a pet it wasn't even a consideration until one day I was coming home and saw a cage thrown at the side of the road with two bunnies one was already dead. Not even for a second I hesitated to take the cage with me home. I already got 5 cats that I would literally die for but I was in a situation that I can never leave the bunny left alone like that. Thankfully I got a big 2 bedroom house and guess what I re arrange one room entirely for the bunny I even called him Juno. I learned everything I could in few days about the bunny went on shopping sprees just to buy all the necessary and unnecessary stuff for him 😁😆😅. The room is so huge and it has great ventilation system which is good for his breathing since my cats are everywhere. Now, to my surprise, it took Juno just one day to be litter trained, and almost instantly when I allowed my cats to sniff him, he took the lead first and chased all my cats , rubbed his chin into almost everything he came across including me and my cats ( He claimed his territory at once ) never scared to be around them, he even flips and sleeps right in the middle of the living room while my cats roaming around, when he flipped infront on me the first time i almost had a heart attack, i thought he was dying but then I took it upon myself to learn everything I could about bunnies since he owned us so that's where he will be with us forever. Now I can tell what will make Juno happy. He does his air acrobats almost all morning 😃😄Juno, owned us and I am so glad I really saved him. He's tiny tinny baby bunny but has a personality larger than life

[@Feeltheblessing]

I think you and I can make a perfect couple😍😍. We both love bunnies.

[@KelsOneInaMillion]

When is a good time to start trying to hold them? My Simba will literally run if I even motion to pick him up. I did just get him so we are still new to each other but any advice here would be great!

[@Love_488]

OML I HAVE ONE JUST LIKE YOURS!!! AND ITS NAME IS CINABON!! OMG TWINS

[@lattematchathecafebuns5599]

Can you show us a day in your life 😍♥️ Even how bunmom got ready! You guys are perfect ♥️

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

Ohh that’s a fun idea! I’ll lock it away :)

[@OriginalMikkie]

Can you make a video on bunny products that you should NOT buy?

[@pobsdad]

I recently got two young rabbits (sisters) and they are totally different. One is pretty fine with being picked up, but would rather be left alone. She is incredibly curious and adventurous, into everything! Her sister is the exact opposite and tends to hide away if she can, most of the time. They do both seem to like playing chase with my dog. There are plenty of hiding places where they can get away from her, but they keep coming out and even nudge her if she gets bored! And they're WAY too fast for her to catch most of the time.

[@z0331_]

The subtitles r outrageous

[@elenadegrassi3798]

I have a very flimsy rabbit that runs away every time I try to pick him up. Do you think there is any chance to get him used to it?

[@user-rv8gy1mr5e]

what treats should you use

[@claudiareh6907]

Where did you get your sweater you’re wearing in this video!?!?!?

[@kayleeatwell9846]

So if I wanna play/ snuggle my bunny can I put them in my lap so they still have their feet on the ground but I get to snuggle or “hold” them?

[@susanhow4819]

I have a three-month old Holland Lop bunny, and he hates being picked up period, but mostly after exercise time to be put back in his hutch at night. I don't have a ton of time each night to patiently wait for him to be okay with me picking him up. What should I do to avoid chasing him when he's always hopping away? He plays in a 4x4 fenced area now. I need to get him to his hutch at night. We got him at about 10 weeks from a breeder. Will it just take time? Any help is appreciated!

[@MikiSings]

My lil bunnies wriggle so much when I try to lift them even for a second so I've been avoiding trying to pick them up. Hoping that these practice sessions will help them feel okay with it! I feel so bad for them when they get wriggly that I gave up for ages and now they're even worse at being lifted. Ahhhh - patience and practice here we come..

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

yes! sending good vibes your way!

[@ave2849]

My bunny does the same thing. I am hoping this helps and I am sure it will!

[@renongfuel3431]

I wish I had bond with a bunny like you

[@scarlssecret]

Thankss! Do you know why My Dwarf bunny is always licking me none stop! Its cute but is it anything bad?!

[@KhloPro]

Bunnies usually like being held if they have been handled aka held since birth/young, or they have a really good bond with you!

[@drgdarlington3059]

How long will this take.

[@BrooklynLbrown]

My first bunny he let me hold him under my arm and he would rest his paws on my fingers, he sadly passed due to health issues, he was having seizures, but he lived a great life. I have a new one she's abt 6 months and she likes to be held up on the chest and I am not comfortable with that I would rather hold her under my arm. What should I do.

[@rowanheart8122]

This one is for my brother. The supposed only reason he doesn't want a rabbit is that "you can't hold them like baby." But you can't really hold dogs or cats like baby either!

[@xernon8853]

unrelated, but i recently got my bunny and i also just bought this strawberry scented perfume and she started sniffing my hand and then started licking, and all of a sudden she bit my knuckle lmao

[@TheFlippyNioa]

Oops, I was picking up bunnies wrong. Earned me a bite yesterday. I'll try supporting their rear end from the start next time!

[@karimu_aoi7620]

oh my gosh nooo!! my previous rabbit bun-bun was really sweet and liked cuddles, but we would always lay her on her backside on our laps, we thought she liked it because she never squirmed 😭 I feel so bad now!

[@karlament6939]

You should try picking up my little bunny three weeks ago I caught a wild little bunny at jack rabbit bunny they call it a deer face that bunny rabbit he is so cute and lovely and he does not like being picked up whatsoever he grunts LOL

[@jrboy8124]

Love the video my bunny that looks exactly like urs but my bunny thinks he is the alpha dog with my two dogs and he likes to not listen but cuddle a lot then try to make his own rules. He acts more like a pup then a rabbit my gf spoils him so much I think that’s why. But he is just the sweetest thing

[@quaide3847]

How much pellets do I feed my bunny It weighs 2.1kg

[@Jazumin25]

Yay now i know how to hold my sassy kuro Probleme is im scared with his little sas-and im scared about his claws

[@misharosea]

I was the 99th like!

[@SincerelyCinnabun]

[@ephemerabluetit335]

I am in a wheelchair and can't pick up my buns from the floor by myself. I cuddle and groom on my bed I wonder if you have any ideas that will help me in this e? Thanks, Debra, daddy Brett, Coco, and Frodo.

[@mels._.littlecrybaby]

Me to and also my buns name is cinnamon

[@crystalsanchez3111]

My bunny name is Cinabun too!