How to Pick Up and Hold a Rabbit

[@natwiires5857]

"oh my goodness I'm gonna die" the same words i say when I'm in public.

[@honeythebunn]

Nat Wiires why is that me tho lol

[@hayleeroth11]

That’s me now with the coronavirus going around

[@maisiex_x2961]

That’s mee

[@ZestBrew]

My rabbit actually loves to be picked up its kind of strange. What kind of rabbit is mocha? My rabbit looks exactly like Mocha and it's kind of funny because her name is mocha as well!

[@Trainingthroughlife]

Harry Ile Mocha is a Holland Lop

[@abiperkins04]

My rabbit Fluffy loves to be picked up and held too Harry Ile

[@gabriellawu7185]

+Abigail Perkins my rabbit's name is fluffy too 😂 he's a Angora+Lop mix💞

[@AlyssaAdamoli]

+Gabriella Wu Awwww

[@abiperkins04]

Gabriella Wu​ OMG that's so weird lol, my rabbit Fluffy is half dutch half lionhead 😂😂😂

[@TheMouseWizard]

My rabbit Tibbles loves being picked up😆 he's so friendly I guess he doesn't care ☺️

[@addeevt]

That's how my bun Hedwig (hehe) is😆

[@wybiecore]

What kind of bunny is he?

[@TheMouseWizard]

Mini Lop

[@rayzhou2508]

+ThePetWizard i love mini lops, but i can't find that kind of breed,so i get a holland lops

[@lexies3070]

My mini Rex is that way too :3

[@animal_lover2349]

Hi. I wanted to thank you for making me a better rabbit owner. I used to have five bunnies. I know a lot. I recently had to get rid of four because it was to much for me to handle with my horse and all my other pets. Now my bunny Paris is spoiled rotten. He loves your DIY toys. I make them all the time for him. I thank you AGAIN for making me a better rabbit/bunny care taker. Sincerely, Animal_lover234

[@BreaHeth]

Thank you for all your videos! I got a rabbit for the first time last week and I've been quite stressed and anxious about caring for him. Your videos make me feel a lot better!

[@autumnsemler8]

Tbh if I where to be randomly picked up I'd be like "wtf let me go " and try to jump too

[@dayornightdreamer6659]

I do not own a rabbit but you do such a great job of educating me that I enjoy this!😄

[@amandawitherspoon5225]

I have a 12 pound New Zealand that I rescued. She is 11 months old. She panics when you try to pick her up and I have scars on my arms, stomach, and chest from trying to pick her up.

[@goddesschey1394]

For those who are wondering what breed Mocha is, its called Holland Lop.

[@evieleigh1345]

OMG i'm screaming! I was getting a Holland Lop! Wooooooooooooo

[@abbygrace7207]

does anybody have any tips for handling a small rabbit that is very fidgety and often freaks out when I hold her? sometimes when I hold my rabbit Hazel she starts running up my shoulder and begins moving her feet really fast. it can be difficult to control when this happens and I'm afraid she could fall and hurt herself. thank you 😄

[@Trainingthroughlife]

Rabbits do not like being held which is why your rabbit is squirming. Try to not pick up your rabbit unless you have to

[@Kiwi-gc4yt]

+Abby G my friend has a rabbit just like yours and when I give her rabbit something to eat while I hold her and shes really calm after that

[@Kiwi-gc4yt]

+101rabbits Thx for the ways to hold a rabbit. my class mates hold our pet bunny by the ears and when they do that the bunny screams and its so terrified.

[@regand9658]

+Abby G Try holding your rabbit at least once a day for a short amount of time and see if it gets used to being handled. Rabbits are ground-dwelling animals and don't liked to be picked up. Be sure to secure your rabbit properly so that it feels more comfortable wit you holding it. This will take time, but just be sure to be consistent. The more time you spend with the rabbit the easier it is on you and your rabbit. Hope this helped. :)

[@julianamartinez7827]

I almost dropped my bunny

[@InspirationEmPire25]

Not all them hate being picked up right?

[@OKBABYFAN]

Emily Roberts my bunny doesn't like it but she tolerates it

[@muskanpirani]

Emily Roberts I agree

[@Mel-td6yf]

Most bunnies do not like being picked up but not all. Some bunnies enjoy being snuggled but these bunnies have most likely been socialized at a young age. It all depends on the bun but id say about 85% of buns do not like being picked up or have learned to tolerate it

[@evieleigh1345]

Some rabbits will tolerate it, but it reminds them of being picked up/carried off by a predator. Could break some trust,but if they like it then you are extremely lucky and yeah, you can do it.

[@joudy3739]

Emily’s World yea some of them just LOVE IT

[@michaelanelsen1623]

Thanks again for making all these videos, I'm saving up for a rabbit and your videos are very helpful, thanks a lot!

[@jessicawilko7107]

I have a dwarf lop and a mini lop, these breeds usually love being held!

[@jophiechan6109]

Really? My mini lop runs always every time I just touch his tummy.

[@scarlettseeley8889]

Whenever I approach my rabbit to pick him up he hops away. Is there a way to prevent this? Great video! Your channel is great. You provide awesome advice for bunny parents! 😀

[@midnightbunny4331]

I have a bunny named midnight. It's a polish dwarf and really sweet so I'm not gonna return him. Anyways midnight hates being picked up so I don't pick him up anymore because I think he might hate me so I have a question: If you pick up your rabbit will they hate you a bit?

[@Lily-fc8he]

Midnight Bunny I think yes but if it's really important u can pick it up

[@muskaanxxo9693]

Midnight Bunny aha nobody likes the name midnight for my rabbit but I ended up naming him midnight x

[@connr-bl9ng]

You are the best keep up the good work you inspired me to do vids on my buny you're vids are amazing you're bunny's home is amazing

[@heyyy_its_chey]

do you have a video on how to trim your rabbits nails ?

[@monicalee316]

yes she does

[@zarajalaluddin9741]

She does

[@evieleigh1345]

It's quite easy. Grab some pet nail clippers and gently pull the fur back away from the nails. From here, chop them gently but do NOT cut the red bit. It is where blood is stored, puts your rabbit in pain AND could even cause them to bleed! For more info on how to trim a rabbits nails, yeah, I'm pretty sure that this channel does have info on it.

[@bunnylover-mx6ii]

Hey do you have any channels that you suggest. I have a bunny that is going to have bunnys in a couple day

[@rockout0909]

My rabbit actually LOVES to be picked up... she even stands up in her hind legs and just waits for me to pick her up to cuddle with me :) I LOVE your videos :) greeting from Mexico!

[@chaxza2524]

Hi there, i have a mini lop rabbit called muppet. Whenever I attempt to pick him up he squirms a lot. Am I doing something wrong? Or is this just muppets personality to hate being picked up

[@karinagurayah6316]

Hi, I'm going to get 2 Mini Lop rabbits and their going to be kept in the conservatory, can I have a checklist on what to get for my 2 bunnies? Thanks. 😄

[@ornellalmao]

Congrats on 5mil. Veiws! That's impresive! Congratulations!

[@ishita136]

My rabbit doesn't allow me to pick him 😢 Whenever I try to pick him he used to move his feets fast and gets away😢 Wht should I do

[@biancaangel32]

ishita 13 make sure he’s calm

[@rayyoshi24]

try and bond with him and get him to trust u more kinda like making ur friend into a bff

[@marshmallow_cacti9008]

My rabbit is a show rabbit so I kinda have to pick him up but he is really friendly so he actually likes to be picked up which is surprising:) love your vids

[@ananyavarughese873]

How do you get your rabbit used to being picked up?

[@sophiaperrella2292]

2:00 my bunny would be nipping and kicking 2:02 my bunny would be biting, squeaking, growling, scratching and literally thrashing to get free :/ This video would be really helpful if my rabbit was more docile. Could you make one about handing unruly rabbits? Thank you

[@qreatgirl4713]

Omg tysm I been up for 2 hours cause my sister rabbit was upstairs and he doesn’t know how to go downstairs so I finally watched this video and this helped I couldn’t sleep lol and it was 3:00 AM

[@charlottepages3088]

Thank you for posting this video it was really helpful I was really nervous about getting a rabbit thanks

[@michellearsenault7184]

Hi I love your channel how do I bond two rabbits they share a room but it's been six months and my English angora hates and charges and growls at my other mini Rex. They are both spayed I give them separate playtimes but wish they would get along :(

[@addiebell2625]

Where did you get your rabbit?

[@NooZzleZ]

My sister got 2 rabbits called socks and misty. My sister is very nervous so I have to pick them up (resulting in scratches on my hands and arms, although they do this by accident and have never bit me). Is there any way to keep them calm?

[@NooZzleZ]

***** Oh ok I will try this

[@alaynacunningham8989]

Cool video! My rabbit doesn't let me hold him. When I try he kicks his back feet and front feet and won't come near me after. He's not a cuddly rabbit. He lets you do anything else but hold him

[@jillianbrooks2003]

Yes same mine hates being picked up but begs to be petted and is not scared at all I'm so frustrated. I can't clip her nails.

[@foxfoxcage9193]

what breed is mocha? and lulu and ebony?

[@Deathseesmirror]

Im obsessed with bunnies but i cant get holland lop or Netherland dwarfs in my country and i keep watching these videos :(

[@AshleyBrynildsenashbry1994]

I have a rabbit named Lucy but I when I have her on my chest to cuddle with she scratches at the shirt and then bites and pulls it what can I do NOT to have her do that? She grunts if shes in her hutch in warmer weather I had info on what the sounds of rabbits make but I cannot find it at all

[@jessicaharris4399]

Ashley Brynildsen if she is pulling on you and biting it means that they are stressed and wanna go back

[@milkyegg8864]

My rabbit won't let me pick it up especially when I really need to. For example, I open her cage and let her out for a while, then I can never get her back in. We also cut her claws today and she is starting to be even more scared of humans than ever. I got a scar from my bunny trying to put her back in her cage. I need help! I always have to put her back whenever I take her out, so I try not to take her out a lot until I find out how. HELp!

[@catherinehascake9173]

Thanks for sharing! I'm lucky, because my rabbit loves to get picked up for petting.

[@c-a-t-entertinment7075]

My Little Zuko bunny hates being picked up. I picked him back to the room today and he scratched my arm and left me a pretty bad cut.

[@ErinEpps]

My rabbit needs ear drops due to mites. She always goes crazy when it's med time...any suggestions?

[@Express-ui4bv]

Erin Epps I'm not sure but at first when my rabbits were really new to comfort them I'd give them their favourite treat (rabbit nuggets) and they usually wouldn't squirm if I petted/brushed them

[@agyellowcolour4260]

My bunny will leap out of my arms into her cage and her cage is 2 stories and falls down the ladder but never hurts herself is that okay?

[@thefinalunnamed312]

101 rabbits how do you know if moca (if I spelled that right) is happy?

[@thefinalunnamed312]

Wait there’s a name tag in the background

[@gabby-oh7do]

When I got my rabbit Luna she seemed so nice. The picked her up and she didn't even care. So we adopted her. Now when I try to touch her she lunges at me and scratches and bites. What do I do?

[@jolenecoetzee1400]

Squashed Rainbows have u tried bounding with her buy feeding her by hand some times it worked with me 😕😕

[@christofmorphius6719]

How to pickup and hold wild rabbits? I live in Edmonton Alberta and there's so many around

[@radioactive_p1ssy.boy.]

Christof Morphius lol my rabbits name is Edmond

[@mollygraham7353]

I'm getting two baby mini lops what do I need for them

[@Kiwi-gc4yt]

+Molly Graham A litter box that will fit both of them when their udults..... UMm oh and Alfhalfha hay um and a cage (optional) and bunny food and bowls for them to eat and drink in ( also optional )

[@brittanylolol]

How would anyone recommend holding a giant? I only pick them up when absolutely necessary of course, but you know how it goes. They are 17 and 20 lbs, and luckily I am 5'11" so they do fit on my chest--barely. I only seem to be able to carry them with their head by my shoulder, but I also don't like this way.

[@amanita1964]

So Adorable - Thanks for posting this tutorial :-)

[@mahdihasan8780]

What kind of breed is lulu

[@morganwilson4947]

How old is Mocha? I own a Holland Lop myself, and she's only 10 months, but she seems smaller. :) I'm still interested on how big she will get.

[@annabae7826]

Morgan Wilson Mocha's is 5-6 yrs old.

[@juliannes9390]

Like will anything happen to them while I'm at school?

[@jolenecoetzee1400]

my bunny HATES it when I have to pick him up I can only fold him for 5 sec max hen he scratches me I have scares

[@bunnygamer1641]

Jolene Coetzee OMG HOW DO YOU FOLD YOUR RABBIT?!

[@angelslaugh6876]

@@bunnygamer1641 LOL XD 😂

[@linjenny8853]

Jolene Coetzee I can never manage to

[@Michelle-vf4wm]

BunnyGamer 16 *hold*

[@sophiapang7708]

Great video! When my rabbit let's me pick her up she will sometimes get comfortable and snooze off!

[@madisonb3576]

Would it be considered shopping if I'm getting my bunny from the pet store but the mom had babies at the petstore because someone brought the mom in while she was pregnant. They are giving the bunnies away when they are old enough and they r free

[@Noneyafuckenbusiness]

madison b yes technically it is still shopping for a rabbit 🐰

[@musicalcolors26]

I don't know why I watch your videos because I'm not allowed a rabbit. I guess you just draw me in 😄😄😄😄

[@Kiwi-gc4yt]

+musicalcolors26 Me to and I already know tons, tons and tons of stuff about bunnys.

[@honeythebunn]

musicalcolors26 I’m preparing

[@Michelle-vf4wm]

Pomeranian Lover hey same! I’m getting mine tomorrow :)

[@honeythebunn]

NatalieOof omg congratulations maybe I’ll get one for my birthday or for doing very well in school and doing chores to show I’m responsible

[@honeythebunn]

NatalieOof what kind?

[@jossgo8]

What is the official rabbit color for Mocha? I have a bunny named Bosco (ik the name is weird) and his coat looks EXCACTLY like Mocha's, and I don't know the color type/name. Thx guys

[@kathilastname1164]

I like giving my bunnys little treats when I pick them up because they tend to remain more calm. Also when I hold them

[@kayleerodriguezpaz3388]

My rabbit keeps on jumping away and we never have picked it up at ALL!!!!!!!😞🐇🐰🐇🐰🐇🐰

[@savageequinexd6067]

Is it ok to hold a rabit like a baby? If not my rabbit enjoys it and it is most comfortable for him and me.

[@BobbyHobby10]

Savage EquineXD if you mean the rabbit it’s on the back, they often really scared in that pose but if he’s licking/ giving you kisses in that form then that’s no problem. Many mistake rabbit being calmed on the back when they often go into shock, trance and really scared. Some signs will often show if they are scared, can he move normal and flip back if he want, eating a treat and giving kisses then the rabbit aren’t stressed ( I use it to see if my rabbit it’s scared or not). If he aren’t on his back that’s no problem.

[@juliannes9390]

I'm thinking of getting a rabbit. I'm aware I have to take care of them but is there anything that I should do before I go to school for the day? Like should I fill up their water or food?

[@Kiwi-gc4yt]

+Julianne Szczepanski you should Put more hay in the place where you put the hay. the way I mesure the hay is that I put in a pile of hay that's bigger than my rabbits body

[@anontwofourfive]

Seriously? I'm sorry but if you don't know this, you should not get a rabbit.

[@caitlyn8018]

Is your rabbit a Mini Lop? I though Mini Lops were supposed to be smaller?

[@Funkylittleworm]

I took an animal class and I got to hold a rabbit and she fell asleep in my arms XD Also I might be getting bunnies after my hamster!!! Edit : not that I want my hammy to die, I love him very much :)

[@lexiewilson9240]

You and StormyRabbits are me favorite bunny you tubers to teach me stuff because I'm getting a lop bunny and I'm going to name her marshmallow

[@leahmontandon9081]

I got two little male bunnies yesterday and they have settled in so quickly, they love being played with love having cuddles but we are trying to keep them away from my dog. The problem is my dog and guineapig get on very well so my dog wants to be around the rabbits all the time but they just thump her so could anyone give me an idea of how to stop this please x

[@megapao682]

how old is she?

[@thejavierbass7]

Hi, I just got a new rabbit so that mine wouldn't be lonely when I'm not home as much, but i'm a bit confused by their behaviors. I read that if both rabbits can lay next to each other, bath each other, and eat together, that they are pretty much bonded. However, there's also been a lot of chasing (NO biting or scratching) just one runs up to the other and the other runs as if they were scared, and then suddenly will lay next to each other again and be calm. Is the chasing a bad sign? if so, why does it seem like they do bond at times? BTW, they are both females. Please give me tips =)

[@reganparrish986]

I have a rabbit also and have had experience with 2 bonded rabbits, the chasing is probably just a game, my old rabbits would always chase each other as a game and not to be mean, but I am not a professional so if I were you I would probably consult another person just to be sure

[@Kiwi-gc4yt]

+Francisco Marquez their playing tag and u know whats funny when I was playing tag I would get so scared and scream at the top of my lungs trying to getas far away from the tagger as possible. but back to the topic their just playing around and trust me it feels like your running away from something that's trying to kill you.

[@alil.2127]

i don´t want to be rude or something but is mocha to heavy?

[@SohailKhan1981]

My bunny absalotly hates being picked up he just tries to jump of me or climes down me from my back

[@saaraqureshi9880]

can u show how to pick up rabbits if they kick because I'm not sure if my way is the proper way

[@jessicaharris4399]

Saara Qureshi well when you go to pick them up before you do stroke him or her to calm them down then quickly pick them up so she or he doesn't get to annoyed or stressed

[@DexScene]

You both are on a who's more cute competition :3

[@edenleia7652]

My rabbit wont stop jumping on my bed! I need help when I'm trying to sleep he jumps up and I tell him no and tap him on the nose and put him back on the floor but he continues. Please help!

[@islamicsensei]

Eden Leia Same here, I was sleeping good yesterday only to feel a furball on my face at midnight....I screamed and when I turned on the lights, my Bunny was there -_- I think I spoiled him.

[@edenleia7652]

_xXDiabolikAnimeXx _ you havent found a solution?:(

[@vanessajay1991]

Does your free roam during night ?

[@islamicsensei]

Vanessa Jay Yeah he does...on weekends only

[@edenleia7652]

mine does too

[@Cloud_Seeker]

When I had a rabbit we picked it up every single day to get it out of her cage so she can run around outside it. But that rabbit was also a very cuddly rabbit. She loved to be petted by someones foot and she just stayed there for hours, I literally mean hours which is why we used our foot. If I played videogames she was below being petted. She was a strange, but lovely rabbit.

[@Barnsey3288]

Thank you for the advice. My brother has a tiny rabbit called pudding and I like holding it when I visit him. I don’t like the idea of causing harm to the rabbit because I’m not experienced in handling them.

[@elcstuff9133]

will you make a video about how to litter box train your rabbit?

[@heyimstarlightxxx3740]

Just saying this but my bunny loves being picked up. Whenever I go near her cage she stands on two legs and sticks her hands up and waves them until I pick her up and feed her and when she wants to come down she puts her paw up and down signaling me, oh I love her 😂🐰

[@Kiwi-gc4yt]

+Hey Im StarLightxxx Awe

[@roziabu4076]

My rabbit loves to pick up

[@angeldc1776]

My rabbit is fine getting picked up in the first few minutes but after like 2 mins she starts trying to crawl up to my neck and when she does she still scratches me and I do cut her nails

[@baibuaxbiteki8246]

My rabbit quite like to be picked up and I have two of them called Max and Ruby and they're a holland type

[@olivertheferret6910]

I just got a baby bunny she has so much attitude won’t even let me pet her so I can’t calm her down she keeps peeing and pooping everywhere even tho the girl I got her from said she was super friendly and when I go to pick her up she jumps so I I try to pick her up like that I’m afraid she is gonna jump and fall off my bed or soemthing

[@pinkypiehamster6103]

Awww such a wonderful video! I loved the setup you used, very professional hehe. I can try this and see if Barney won't nibble me hehe. :)

[@agyellowcolour4260]

And I don't like to pick her up because one time I picked her up when I first got her and all I got was a huge scratch from my shoulder to the other one how do I prevent this from happening? And I take my bunny around my house on a lead for exercise and my cat can kill in a second so I'm always scared but the bunny told the cat who's boss Phoebe the bunny!

[@klaudia6118]

Hey love your videos!! Just wanted to ask a question, my rabbit does this werid thing when he grooms himself he'll sometimes like stand straight up and kid of shake or give this vibration off. I just wanted to know it this is normal or what does it mean?

[@alphadog5027]

Can u do a video on how often u need to clean a rabbit's cage or litter box ?

[@alainaab31]

My rabbit is really squirmy.. I rescued her from a shelter who rescued her from. home with many dogs that scared the rabbit. I've had her for about 4 weeks, and I just can't seem to pick her up without her being really squirmy. And I feel terrible because I'm just trying to get her out of her cage to exercise but she just want let me pick her up >:0 Any tips?

[@therealvena]

My rabbit doesn't let me hold her front legs what should I do ?

[@korynnepyle203]

My rabbit chino dosent care 2 much about being picked up he mainly likes to be pet if I pick him up he dosent get mad at me.

[@ariaaiaiiaaiaiai]

my rabbit climbs on my chest and sleeps when i watch netflix😂

[@reganparrish986]

Awe your rabbit is so cute, I have a brown/orange like rabbit with a half black half orange face😂 she is okay with being picked up but when a younger kid (or sometimes older) asks if they can pick her up I have to say no because I don't want to stress Indy out 😂

[@cathymorales9997]

my rabbit doesnt like being picked up that way she always bites me or chews on my clothes so i pick her up by lifting up her bottom and holding her chest against my chest but she prefers that way better i dont know why though

[@megansiddens5334]

My female mini spotted holland lop looks just like mocha and her name is mocha I wish I could breed them

[@GoldenRetriverMom001]

My rabbit Jaws is about 9. He loves getting picked up. He stands on his hind legs and stares at me till I pick him up.

[@lisaweatherspoon7954]

awwww so cute my bunny hate this and only lets me pick her up in a towel so she is in the dark. i love your bunnies!

[@cookie_2271]

I have a baby mini Rex and she is sassy when I try to pick her up

[@eftelingandmore]

It looks so easy, but mine won't let me. I don't know what happened before I got her that makes her so scared, but it's very hard to clip her nails this way. I even have scars from trying to pick her up so I will just let the vet take care of it now. :P

[@FlipFlopsJourney]

mines a cheeky little fucker, chews stuff just to be told off he loves it, when you shout oi he gets excited doing happy hops and zooms :) cant get rid of him hes like my shadow, always jumpin on bed/sofa following me when i clean

[@katebushisjesus]

how do i pick up my rabbit out of this above-the-ground hutch without him being scared?

[@emilymacdonald3994]

when I pick up my rabbit she kicks me and one time I tried to pet her and she tried to bit me so now I am scared whenever she comes near me what should I do?? can you make a video about it please

[@jillianbrooks2003]

What if your bunny kicks when you pick them up

[@jeannelindsay1314]

Thank you for this video! I agree with how you pick up your rabbit, hold it, and how you set it down. The only thing I would disagree with is holding it a couple times a week. For some rabbits, it is really hard to hold them, so that would be fine to hold them not as much. But, with my lionhead rabbit, he loves to hop onto my lap and play with me. I would say that after having your rabbit for a month or two and trying to hold it every day, and it still hates you, then you should try to hold him maybe every other day. That's just my opinion. (Written by a ten-year-old)

[@disharathod7238]

thanks so much it helped me a lot I subscribed

[@ThepetsofHorseLover_]

My rabbit thumper, LOVES LOVES LOVES being picked up, 6 months old tomorrow btw,

[@_kayla_love5342]

You are so pretty!!!