HOW TO PICK UP YOUR RABBIT | So they don't hate you

[@katjweiss]

my rabbits absolutely hate being picked up too! I srsly marvel at ppl who's rabbit seemed to jump onto them, demanding cuddles. anyway, what helps me with picking my rabbits up is a) only doing it when i have to, eg for going to the vet and b) enclosing them in a smaller space (like your x-pen or a room) so they have less chances to hide and escape, which makes picking them up a lot faster and less stressful. i enjoyed your video !!!

[@Katesque]

Yessss so true! Your tips are also very helpful, I’ve accepted that I only pick them up when necessary too.

[@oliviasambrook4888]

I love your vids

[@777via]

me too!

[@williamlove3776]

⁠@@Katesquety so much

[@meghanclark544]

@@oliviasambrook4888hu

[@mochalatte665]

When you said people roast you for not picking up your rabbit, as a rabbit owner I was very pleased that you respected your rabbits not wanting to be picked up. It upsets me when people do pick up their rabbits and their rabbit is visibly upset/scared. People without rabbits don’t know what they’re talking about lol.

[@Katesque]

Right! I'm happy they even let me pet them hahaha

[@johnnyhammersticks5806]

I had a bunny that loved being handled and picked up he would hop on my belly and lay on me but my new bunny hates it so we don't unless absolutely need be but my first bunny was rescued from outdoor cage life when he came to live with me his whole world changed and loved me for it he was confined to an outdoor cage all the time so sad he was so comfortable with me now to get my miss petunia used to her new life of free roaming and loving life she is now at her forever home I got her bc my last bunny passed of old age :(

[@Zoe-yo5wo]

I used to think that I'm not a "good bunny owner" or "my bunny doesn't like me" because my bunny never let me picked her up but yep that's right they just don't like this :,) thank you for the tips !

[@Katesque]

I used to think that too, it's hard when you see really affectionate bunnies all over the internet haha

[@cataryad661]

My bunnies aren’t really into us picking them up, but they were semi chill when we first got them. We saw advice not to pick them up unless necessary, but it’s because of this that one of them just kicks and squirms away from getting her nails cut. It’s so difficult, and of course all the tutorials have comparatively chill bunnies!

[@deletedaccount4453]

Do I have a rabbit?: No Is this on my recommendation page?: Yes Hotel?: T R I V A G O

[@lindawahlgren7156]

🤣

[@nabzventures]

HAHAHA

[@rubina7069]

Whenever I hold my hold my rabbit he will do anything to escape 😂

[@nat1baby]

Because you should only do so if totally necessary. Don’t try taking advise from these self entitled pet experts. Find someone who’s spent years training

[@megan.holyhead]

Try holding him put him to your chest and hold him tite so he doesn’t feel unsafe

[@rubina7069]

@@megan.holyhead thx for the tip he’s not as bad but he still hates it lol

[@megan.holyhead]

@@rubina7069 lol probably because he’s most strongest and comfy on the ground :)

[@nat1baby]

@@rubina7069 go read up about prey animals... Holding them tighter will only make them more afraid... Try just getting to know your rabbit and vice versa. Lay on the floor and let them play with your hands then try the hold without lifting them high... But generally ASK SOMEONE WHO HAS REAL TRAINING of which I am not.

[@STARBALL00N]

We have a routine with our bunnies where we pick them up once a week, check the nails, eyes, ears and have a quick brush. They get carrots only when picked up because we noticed it was like crack for them 😅 They are lil drama queens at first but they quickly realise that it's just the routine and they focus only on the carrot pieces. It has made a huge difference

[@harker2591]

Me: picks up my bunny for 1 second Rabbit: KICK KICK KICKKKK

[@elliengenga2116]

THIS HAPPENS WITH ME TOO LIKE JUST HOLD ON A SECOND

[@evandtor]

Very good that you stressed the bum support when picking up rabbits. My precious rabbit lets me pick him up without any struggles as I did it since he was a baby. He would remain calm. He is small Netherlands dwarf so smaller size easier to pick up. He was a very active rabbit. Grew older and more calm always stuck to me for naps. Miss him daily even after 1 year he passed away. A big part of me went with him. We bonded. We chatted. We hugged. We groomed each other. He was always still when I trimmed his nails. He trusted me so much. I love him.

[@13bunnylove13]

I work at a vet clinic, picking up a bunny the wrong way won't only make them hate you, it can kill them. We have to be really careful with bunnies, and see too many who end up dead because a child or someone who didn't do any research tried picking them up. Very important video!

[@kiwi_in_sylvania5449]

I never let anyone pick up my girl bc I’m terrified of this

[@ameliagordon6945]

We got two new bunnies and I don't want to pick them up because I know they hate it and I don't want them to hate me long story short it was night and they had to go back to their cage so my mom asked this guy who also has a rabbit to pick them up and the dumbass man literally held both of them by their frigging ears and they were dangling I didn't even know they shouldn't be held like that but it looked so painful now one of my rabbits is scared of me😭 I don't know why he thought that was a good way to hold them and he had the audacity to tell me that's how I should hold them too thankfully I have common sense to do actually research on rabbits

[@renascitur7051]

@@ameliagordon6945 "grr I'm a strong manly man don't baby your rabbits they strong they no need care also them screaming is amazing musci I so edgy 2nd amendment"

[@meilee8554]

@@ameliagordon6945 More than likely a rabbit *hunter* and not a rabbit owner. That's how rabbit hunters hold their dead rabbits after killing them.

[@evandtor]

@renascitur7051 protect and love rabbits and all other animals if can. Have a heart. They didn't hurt you. They are innocent , just minding own business. Please don't hurt others.

[@anniewalker246]

Thank you so much for this! My rabbits will literally sprint so fast to avoid being picked up. When I pick them up they always seem to wriggle or kick out of it.

[@jintianyihou]

Yes, I searched 'how to pick up a bunny' and that's why I'm here. Thank you for your video! Now I have a general idea about how to pickup and then put down. I'll do some practice since Tomorrow, like always a Tomorrow.

[@Katesque]

I'm glad, it does take a little bit of practise! Hope your bun learns not to hate it

[@nat1baby]

You searched and this came up before professional advise...? Wow to the world these days.

[@jintianyihou]

@@nat1baby Of course this video wasn't the first one in the searching result. And of course I didn't only watch this video. While reading word and picture materials and 'professional advise videos' from rabbit experts and breeders, I did need show cases from regular bunny owners. That's why this video's so great because she did everything right basing on experts and gave me more confidence that I also could do it even I wasn't an expert.

[@nat1baby]

@@jintianyihou that cant be correct as no expert would ever agree with a video that advertises anything other than seeking professionally trained people for advice. The basic principle of this video being here is the main problem. The other is that she does not make it clear that she is NOT AN EXPERT. Which means through implication of advertising advice on a public platform she is undermining the need for professionals and experts. And no professional animal expert would advise picking up a rabbit without explaining the physical ramifications to it clearly.

[@jintianyihou]

@@nat1baby I got your point. I respect anyone with higher standards for information resource reliability. However, I took this video as regular bunny owner's show case cause I knew she's not an expert of bunny (I didn't see any certification) and I already did my own study from professional experts (even they didn't pull out any certification neither). I liked this video because it showed me a normal bunny owner could pick up her bunny. It's like an experienced mom telling a rookie mom how to take care of baby. Yes, pediatric doctors should always be checked with. Expert advises don't conflict with positive support from non-experts. And please, bring out your concerns directly if you do concern, and if there's a next time.

[@gabrielletugano4500]

I kinda gave up on carrying my bun, so i just taught him how to come when i whistle and that’s how i get him into his carrier lmao

[@pniccia3211]

Im glad you said that majority of rabbits doesn’t like to be picked up. I though that they hated me

[@vwsfong1]

I totally resonate with you when you said people roast you about not being able to pick up your rabbit. I have yet to properly pick up my rabbit and I've had her for 8 months. But then again, I have no reason to pick her up. I'm going to give your technique a go!

[@Katesque]

I’m a lot like you where I’m torn because they hate it, but the more you do it they’ll get used to it when they’re young 🤔

[@nat1baby]

They should roast you and anyone else trying to pick up prey animals more than absolutely necessary. It can cause bone breakages, fractures and heart attacks... Google it rather than KZbin it and you’ll find professionally written advice.

[@rosiecuthbertson4771]

I’m obsessed with how unique your rabbits are!🤩🤍

[@jakejakob6193]

This was so helpful and worked 100% my bunnies did not struggle being picked up this way and put down. Thanks :)

[@nivyan]

Here's my method for teaching a very nervous and scared Bunny to be be picked up: Sit with your bun for at least 30 minutes a day, until your bun will jump into your lap as soon as you sit down - Now you've established you're not a threat Next, when your bunny is in your lap, lean back and hold a treat around your neck area. - Now you're established you're not going to do something if your bun is vulnerable Next, lie all the way down and do the same thing - keep at it until your bun will lie down on top of you. This will take a long time, 2 months for me. While you're doing this, keep an eye out for when your bun is thumping. If (s)he *ever* thumps for seemingly no reason, look at her/him and thump as a response about a second later. If your bun thumps again after a few seconds - you are now considered a fellow bunny. This is the ultimate sign of approval - and only then should you start trying to pick your bunny up, without going to the vet etc. I'd like to reiterate: *Don't pick up your bunny before then* - this is *extremely* important. If you do pick your bunny up as anyway, you will destroy all the trust you're trying to build: And a bunny remembers, there's a good chance you will have to start over if you break your bun' trust. Here's how I taught Bento how to be picked up: - While lying down and your bun is on laying on top of you, offer cuddles, if your bun accepts, start cuddling your bun. Do full body strokes - when your bun accepts you doing it with both hands simultaneously, you can now start trying to pick your bun up: As you're cuddling, stop one hand around their backside and the other around their neck/head. The one in the back is for support, the other is to hold, and show you're in charge at the same time. Put pressure down, and when you feel you got a good grip of the bun - sit upright. Then stand. This is *key*: When you're lifting your bunny, you're breaking your bunny' trust; what's important is 2 things: 1) *You* are in charge in this instance, no exceptions. If your bun is trying to fight it, ignore it. If (s)he starts biting, hold them away from your body and then back in - you must *under absolutely no circumstances* let him/her go. You will need to communicate that when you're lifting him/her - that you are in charge. 2) *Being lifted should be a good thing* - give treats, talk very softly. If they fight, don't raise your voice loudly. You will need to hold your bunny until they are *not* fighting it. This is the *only time* where you should hold your bun despite their teeth clattering; the two of you are *not* going to be friends after you set him/her down - but you will need to communicate that you're friendly and still in charge. If your bun' teeth are clattering *as you are stroking him/her* - consider your Bunny' personality and whether they will ever be more calm. Do keep in mind, that you might risk teeth-clattering becoming a sign of wanting to get down; this is a horrible association to make: *Do not* make your bun associate clattering teeth (feeling trapped) with being picked up. After you have successfully held your (calmer) bun for about a full minute - very carefully sit him/her down. If (s)he is fighting it or is acting scared about being put down unto the floor - lift him/her back up immediately. Hold for about 2-3 seconds, then slowly set down again. Keep repeating until they're completely calm when their backlegs touch the ground and you can calmly sit them down. Your bun will be *pissed* - most likely sprint away as if you're a predator and thump loudly, possibly multiple times without ever losing track of you. Sit with your bunny again, if they are still looking scared after ~5-10 minutes, leave the room. There's a good chance your bun will be mad for more than the day, approach and offer cuddles and treats a few times a day until (s)he accepts. When your bun isn't furious anymore, pick him/her up again slowly. *This is the hardest part* - you are going to have to repeatedly severely offend your bun, but still show you're not a threat and that being picked up as okay. Keep at it, until your bun is only mad for about an hour or so - then you *might* be able to pick him/her up more often. Keep at it and they will eventually accept; not enjoy. If you keep lifting him/her about weekly, you will eventually get a content bunny. This entire ordeal took me 2½-3 years. But in the end he's jumping unto my lap if I sit at my desk, into my bed and is actually a functioning guard: He will thump if he hears anyone walking up the outside stairs, which I can't hear. After I made the connection, I gave him a treat and he's been doing it since. Buns are *a lot* smarter than you think - it just takes a *very* long time to get 'into their circle' so to speak. I wish you the best of luck - *be extremely patient* Techniques The way I pick up Bento today, is I signal that I want to pick him up by having my two open hands about 20-30 cm away from each side of him, then slowly move in. If he lays down as I touch his stomach area, he accepts - otherwise he will move away. The key is the rejection isn't mad; just a "no thanks". He might also just do a slight growl if he's being lazy - or telling me to leave him the frick alone, he's trying to sleep. The way I sit down Bento is by having one hand on his behind, and the other under his front-feet. I sit him down very slowly - the back feet touching ground first. It should look like he is standing, before setting down his front side.

[@Katesque]

This is some awesome information, I totally agree with you! Bunnies are incredibly intelligent, more than people give them credit for. I never knew about them thumping meant they accept you. One of my bunnies thumped this way and I never knew why and now I see why he's the one who trusts me the most. Thanks so much for sharing, especially for the very nervous bunnies xx

[@martac7316]

Thank you for the detailed info. I just got a new bunny who is 3, and the only way I can get him outside and then back inside is to pick him up. I’ve tried using a carrier etc, but he hides. Any other tips on how to help move him for some outside play without picking him up?

[@nivyan]

​@@martac7316 Train your rabbit to come to you when called. If your rabbit always comes when it hears its name, you'll be able to get them to move anywhere! First, consider how your rabbit currently acts: Does it come to you whenever you approach? Does it follow you around the house? Does it ignore you until you approach closely? If it always follows you, you need to focus on distinguishing between when you say "hey!" or something else, and your rabbits name. If your rabbit isn't that social, offer some treats - if they know a treat is in the mix, it should make the ready for action. Now that you have an attentive cute little bunny expectantly waiting, you're going to use your own experience with your rabbit to figure out what will work best for them. *Consistency is key* - and when things go awry, stop and show your bunny you're mad. For example, when I was teaching my rabbit to come to me - he'd become really defensive about the treat, because I tried enticing him by moving it closer, then back to the place where I want him to go. But he saw it as a challenge - to grab it before I could move my hand. If he succeeded, I would pick him up, put him in his cage, "kick" towards him with my back turned to show I'm *really displeased* and then put a towel over his cage. But, *this is important* , that's what *worked for us* and there's a very good chance it won't work with your rabbit, so don't you f-ing dare copying it: Your rabbit *will* hate you for it. (Sorry about language, but it's extremely important) Once you've setup effective methods of teaching your rabbit, you should be using all of your rabbit language skills to *constantly, closely observe* while you're training: If your rabbit isn't having fun and is uncomfortable, you might accidentally be forcing them to doing something they really don't enjoy - that's a horrible situation that could genuinely destroy the trust you've built up over years. And finally; picking your rabbit up should be the *final* step - even if you've somehow convinced your rabbit it's okay, it's still super uncomfortable for them. You *need overwhelming evidence* for the opposite, before you should be handling your rabbit in your hands regularly. I'm sorry if I came off as negative! ♥It's a really touchy subject, rabbits are incredibly misunderstood animals and I feel very strongly about predator owners handling their prey pet without the correct context in mind.

[@katyachavez8225]

I’ve had my rabbit for over a year and yeah I totally understand you with the roasting . I struggle picking mine up because she’s a kicker lol sooooo yeah thanks for this video lol

[@shazanakhan9807]

I clean my rabbit twice a day, she has hay in her hatch, she doesnt even sleep in there over night, she has the whole lounge to run a about still doesnt like being picked up scratches me. I give her hay, vegetables and little pallets, clean water every day, fresh flowers 1 head a day. What a lucky girl.

[@TLC26]

My rabbit doesn't like to be picked up at all. Lately she has been jumping into my lap when I am sitting in a chair which has been surprising. I got her during Covid and I am so glad I did, she is a wonderful pet!

[@Anna-ei3wi]

I always call and pat a place in front of me so my bunny comes over and I'll pet her like what you do. Then I pick her up like how you showed but I never thought about how to put her back down so thank you 😊. She always tries to jump out and sometimes ends scratching my arm (not on purpose).

[@_EmmGrace_]

I loved the video!! Your rabbits are adorable btw! My rabbit used to come and scratch my bed frame until I picked her up to come on my bed and snuggle with me.

[@Katesque]

Thank you! So cute! 😂 some buns just hate human interaction but at least they’re incredibly adorable 🥲

[@goaway3361]

my bun just HATES being picked up. he thumps and gives me the stink eye every time lmao we’ve bonded nicely and he likes to groom my hands but the second my hand goes near his chest he’s like haha bond where idk you 🤷‍♂️

[@iihoneybea629]

Is it normal for them to like kick in the air when being picked up? I honestly pick them up like if they were a cat if i need to lol (I’ve have mine two months thought, so they still hate me... (actually one of mine lets me pet her now, also she hates her head being touched but likes anywhere away from her ears being touched for some reason?)

[@hobiskimchi185]

Lol thanks for this tutorial my bunny is really cheeky and I was able to pick her up for the first time in a long time! 😄

[@mandys218]

One of my bunnies try to escape from me but the other one likes being picked up and fall asleep in your arms and cuddle

[@Josh-wd5ex]

Exact same with mine.

[@Riley.-sJoy]

Also if your bun is showing signs of being scared when being picked up. It may help to pivk thrm up while sitting or make thrm more comfortable in a blanket.

[@chloemorton4721]

How tall is your playpen? My rabbit can jump over their current one that’s about half the height of yours

[@Katesque]

I think it’s around 42inches, I bought it a few years ago online and bought the tallest one I could find cause I knew they jump pretty high!

[@mcjhin906]

@@Katesque what is the size of your pen?

[@Katesque]

@@mcjhin906 I think it’s around 42inches? I bought the biggest one I could find online a few years ago ☺️

[@amy_3916]

how tall is yours?

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Rabbit facing up became the daimond fish from the muhammdan swords? Or was it the raki boat from the flames? You decide let me know so i can update the system

[@Sunny-tk3lg]

My bunnies love being on my arm and even fall asleep :) i‘ve had them since they were 9 weeks old and they follow me everywhere! They travel with me and are kind and open to every new person they meet! I guess I‘m very lucky 😍

[@Katesque]

How adorable 😭 they have such wonderful personalities

[@janellestuart4269]

Yes you are lucky. We’ve had our rabbit since he was 8.5 weeks old and holding him is something that rarely happen. Everything is on our rabbit terms. He is still worth loving and learning about him.

[@Katesque]

@@janellestuart4269 we love sassy buns who assert who gets to pet them and when 😂

[@gashbinomer7850]

Yeah ur lucky i cant deal with my rabbit actually its my sisters rabbit she left it for me for a little while and her rabbit is so stubborn the rabbit urined in my fathers bed two times and also peed in there😩

[@mariabeatricegutierrez8978]

i let my bunny roam free in my room for a couple of minutes and when i will pick him up, sometimes he'll just let me pick him up without any hassle but most of the times he'll run circles around me hahaha but after he is finished doing that, he will let me pick him up

[@brooklyn_and_moon9096]

Wondering what editing app you use? I need a new one and LOVE your edits!

[@achristianperspective8189]

I LOVE seeing bunnies clean their ears. It’s the cutest freakin thing in the world. Reminds me of washing my hair in the shower lol it looks like they are rinsing.

[@taralynne9518]

How did you get the hay on the wall of the pen like that, or is that an overflowing hay rack?? I cannot get my rabbit to use a hay rack

[@cupcakepanda5418]

Omg this worked my bunny loves being held now! Thank you so much

[@changedmyusernameagain7654]

I'm getting 2 bunnies quite soon and I want to get an x pen (in my living room) for them to sleep and maybe eat in but I'm worried it might not be enough space for them. I will also let the free roam (in bunny proof areas of course) during the times they're most active. Or is it best to just free roam them full time (which I'm not sure my parents would be too happy about that. And when they free roam, do you keep them in just 1 room or the whole house because many youtubers do different things so I want to know what's best. Thank you 😊

[@RetepElpmet]

I have never actually picked up my rabbit. I've had him for over 2+ years and haven't had to pick him up once. If he needs to get his nails trimmed, he can be coaxed to jump up onto the couch. Other than that, I can do everything on his level.

[@Katesque]

That’s amazing! I have seen some bunnies like yours who are super cooperative without having to get picked up, unfortunately not my bunnies 😂

[@Purrpurrbun]

Now that’s the real challenge. If he doesn’t bite you when clipping nails, that’s a good boy

[@eddiej7224]

Mine runs away as soon as I get inside the pen, or even if I reach inside it a certain way. Any time he even thinks I'm going to pick him up. Any advice in this case?

[@iihoneybea629]

Just spend time around your rabbit. Sit in the room if you don’t want to go in the pen and just watch KZbin or something for at least like 20 minutes a day. Also don’t touch your bunny... at least not often for now, maybe try slowly touching their back (not by surprise) every few days.

[@cristianmenjivar]

Thank you so much for making another video! My bunny doesn’t like to be picked up either 🥺 but now I know how Ps - wow ur so beautiful 👉🏼👈🏼

[@Katesque]

lmao

[@maryahalzahem]

@@Katesque best reply of the decade

[@AKARI_2312]

When I pick up my rabbits I scoop them up slowly and I ALWAYS end up with like…4-5 scratches on both my hands-

[@adithefourth6121]

Hey quick question where did you get that Play pen?

[@dantaylor333]

I never expected that I would spend my time in lockdown watching bunny videos on youtube coz she is at her nap time lol

[@josie9406]

this vid deserves a million likes

[@Potatocrime24-7]

A lot of bunnies don't like being held but I've seen some that actually don't mind it. Like my sisters old pet bunny back when we were younger (his name was Kilo). However, she only allowed my sister to pick her up. no one else was able to.

[@mohamedandmozan7899]

I subscribed! Thanks for your great content it’s really helpful for my rabbit 🐰

[@Katesque]

Thank you so much! I’m excited to make more videos

[@babichevi7950]

Thanks. I’m having a tough time with picking up my bunny. She’s very affectionate but doesn’t like it and I wonder if it will get easier. I’m old enough to be your grandma and it’s hard for me to get that close to the floor and then get back up, my knees aren’t to good. I get on the floor with her when I can but it’s easier if I can bring her up to the sofa. Sometimes she’ll jump up but sometimes not. She *loves* sitting in my lap, being petted, she will fall asleep, but getting her there is a bit of an upset. I’ll practice. Thanks for the video.

[@Katesque]

Anything that works for you is definitely fine for your bun! xx I'm happy to hear that your way has been working well for you and you bun

[@lucymiller1938]

I just started watching your Chanel and I already love it.

[@Katesque]

Thank you you're so sweet haha xx

[@reesechin4248]

i just tried it out and it worked!!! my bunny _hates_ being picked up and he squirmed a little on the way up but it worked overall :) thank you!!!

[@piggylover4808]

Awwww loved this video!

[@drift5283]

I have 41 battle scars from my angry rabbit then i tried this but she doesnt like me but thats quite fair since Ive only had her for 2 days

[@TinthiaClemant]

How do you keep the main area of the cage clean? It’s beautiful! Great video. 🐰

[@ketsia1074]

Love the video can you tell me where you got the thing on the ground of the play pen I will like to know what’s it’s called I need one of those under my bunny play pen

[@Katesque]

Hey! I bought 2 quilted thick pet blankets like this www.kmart.com.au/product/pet-blanket-quilted---large/3379369 Comes in handy to temporarily protect the floor underneath the play pen

[@bunteathyme9398]

Rello is so timid and. I have tried everything to get him to allow me to pick him up lol but I just let him be and he follows me around.

[@grumpysmile1387]

Mine also run around and started digging in the corner when we tried to pick him up I felt awful but it was necessary as we need to treat his paws for mild scabies putting ointment. So we prepared some treats but then I feel awful again if he associate treats with the stress of being pick up. Yes I felt like the worst bunmom ever. We saw his firsf thump yesterday and we left him alone for hours before tried again😢😢

[@katyorlove2808]

I got 2 baby bunnies and when I touch them they’re boney/I feel there bones 😅it feels kinda weird is it just me ?

[@Hannahslife2.0]

I only pick my bunny up if i have a hoodie on (she scratches) which is very difficult in the summer.

[@c.j.nadeau3653]

Honeslty im learning to just be patient with them. I have a flemish that is slowly learning to trust me. She lets me pick her up the odd time, but she will get really anxious than calm right down when I pet and reassure her. I suspect abuse.

[@mg2172]

i found your channel just in time! thank you for the helpful tips ☺️

[@Katesque]

I’m glad they helped xx

[@maddiewhatever441]

One of my rabbits will literally bite my pants to be picked up lmao. He's a huge baby.

[@prudencel1652]

Mwah mwah mwah what a gorgeous cutie, bunny looks like sprinkles on snowflakes 😍

[@robhodgkinson4417]

Where did you get the pen from?

[@cassona73]

my bunny is too quick and immediately starts kicking and scratching if i try to pick her up. she’s not spayed yet, i’m wondering if maybe that’ll change once she’s fixed?

[@anastasiadeli3197]

Just dont pick her up, lay on the floor and make her come lay beside u

[@szpaqus]

You reminded me that I taught my bun to walk down off me :D So I was standing and when he was ready to go down he just turned his head down to the ground (putting his butt in my face in the process) while I gently pushed him close to me so he had some friction while going down and then hopped on the ground. When he got older I usually was catching him at the last moment to gently put him down as he most def felt pain/discomfort jumping from my knee length to the ground (he lived 12.5 years). we never had any accidents while doing this, he was just naturally so confident in me and himself. he was unique, my foster bunnies never got it :D

[@cilantrocircus3942]

thanks for showing the picking up in slow motion, hardly anyone does that.

[@jennifergaston9318]

Will babby bunnies be easier to pick up

[@spiritedaway9307]

I think you should add a litter bix in the playpen fir your rabbits

[@piinkz30]

Im going to need to cut my bun's nails to pick her up...

[@butterflyqueen9792]

What about when they are 6 months old and small how do you pick them up

[@aliajohnson400]

My bunny loves attention he be following me around in my room lol and he lets me snuggle him but I had him since he was a baby so his use to his mama 💜

[@kaleiah2800]

you deserve so many more subscribers omg- I just subscribed, I laughed so much at this -

[@Toca_jayjay]

When ever l try to pick my rabbit up she will jump to the floor so l don't pick her up with no treats for her l pick her up with treats

[@hajananb7965]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I CAN PICK UP MY RABBIT AND SHE JUST DOSENT CARE YESSSSSSSSSS!!!

[@LylahBackhaus-pf8np]

I have 2 question that hopefully someone can answer but when I wear loose clothes my bunny will come up to me and sniff them then either lick or bite it but he doesn’t do it to tight clothes but then again he chews on everything which leads me into my next question what can I do to get him to not chew on my furniture like my baseboards and dresser and go to his toys because trust me he has plenty of toy chews so please help😅

[@BalikTanawph]

Yay so cute your bunny. Me I have also 3 local NZ here in Philippines I have 2 Doe and 1 buck... This is good information that you share po..

[@DailyLifeofUna]

When i got my bunny, my neighbors came over and just picked her up. Even tho i said they dont like it... after that she got a bit scared and nervous, but it passed thankfully

[@BabyLoufriends]

Great video dear friend !! Your bunnies are so cute 🥰😊

[@Katesque]

Thanks for taking the time to comment xx baby Lou looks so cuteeeeee

[@kanishkasabhnani1631]

I have just one rabbit so we share such a beautiful bond with each other. Basically I’m just another giant rabbit for her

[@Katesque]

How cute! I love that hahaha, I always joke that I’m the fourth rabbit in the group 😂 but my buns definitively don’t agree

[@kanishkasabhnani1631]

@@Katesque BAHAHAHA😂😂 omg iluu

[@valenciachen5506]

do you know what breed they are?? They're all so cute! I currently have a holland lop, but I'm looking to possibly getting another rabbit!

[@Katesque]

Ash and Milky are mini lops and Cookie is just a normal lop haha. It must be exciting looking at potential bunnies to adopt!!

[@jessicawiltshire6451]

This actually helped me! Thank you so much :)

[@Katesque]

I'm so happy it helped!

[@oklol8066]

Mine wont stay still for long enough to get more then two pets in. Tbf ive only had him for 3 days

[@maryblaufuss7533]

Freaky! My Eeyore looks almost exactly like Milky only his ears are white. Anyway, I pick Eeyore up to love on him. I need him as a stress sponge, it's his job. He doesn't squirm or nip; he seems to understand. So the trade-off is that he is WELL-paid! I give him treats that he adores afterwards, and only then, as rewards for his willingness to put up with me. It seems to work. He is affectionate towards me so apparently he understands that I am harmless. He solicits long head rubs. My previous mini lop would reach up with his front legs to ask to be picked up, the way a human baby does. But then, his mindset may have been different. He hadn't been neuteted. But still, each pet has its individual likes & dislikes.

[@Katesque]

Very true! Every bunny is different, I love that he solicits long head rubs from you 😂

[@emiliatinglof4885]

Yeah, my rabbit is like the second you make any sign of lifting her she will run away, but my other rabbit is so small so I can just pick him up but can’t hold him since he tried jumping away😅

[@oliviadell5796]

I have two rabbits called Roxy and Simba. They are a bonded pair who are now 7 months old. They are both spayed ad neutered. But still learning on the picking up. What I do is I have taught them there names so now when I call them they come running. Hope this helps. Remember only pick up your bunny if necessary.

[@Katesque]

Absolutely, only when necessary ☺️ so cute that they know their names. If I called mine they’d still run away 😂😂😂

[@oliviadell5796]

@@Katesque Lol! One day they will learn their names.

[@juniorlifter369]

Overall my rabbits never hated being picked up. One I had years ago hated it. Once they became comfortable with me, they didn’t care! I start out real young with them.

[@GreenitesofGreen]

Cute bunnies!

[@Thrashhard.66]

Your bunnies are so cute

[@Ashley-co5fv]

i used to use that method with my bunny but now she somehow senses when i am going to pick her up so she runs away, and to put her down i cover her eyes so she wont get scared

[@Katesque]

This is also a great way to do it! It’s weird how they know exactly what you’re trying to do

[@nat1baby]

You cover her eyes and she is MORE scared, they just resign themselves to being “caught” as that is how it feels to a prey animal when lifted against their will...

[@Ashley-co5fv]

@@nat1baby well my bunny gets calm when i cover her eyes while putting her down

[@bunnybored]

This picking up way worked, kinda- she did stratch me and made me bleed but that was while i was picking her up, not while I was holding her

[@meghanclark544]

I have a bunny named ash ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@stylecvhar1291]

Whenever I try to pick him up he sprints away

[@101Loverpeace]

I got my rabbit when she was 9 weeks old and I have her for almost 2 years now. She loves to be petting a lot and loves being close to me, but SHE NEVER LETS ME PICK HER UP!!! I Love her anyway❤

[@Katesque]

That’s the key ❤️ they’ve still got tonnes of love to give

[@machomel3944]

I'm excited to see your channel grow!!!

[@Katesque]

Thanks so much 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@nat1baby]

I will be if she stops trying to teach people without proper training first. This video may ave good intentions, but as such a lack of info tat should be clearly labelled as an OPINION and not ADVISE.

[@gabriellaleander]

Gr8 video, I will use these tips :D usefuullllllll!!! CUTE BUNNIES!!!

[@SwiftieMidnights]

I’m dying to know what breed they are they are so cute!!!

[@meryllemarieb.quimiguing2512]

My 2 rabbits hate's being pick up they always kick me and they want to get close to me for their pallet or treats

[@Dylan67Taney]

When I did this my bunny started going crazy and jumped out of my hands (he scratched me so much though)

[@erishthedegenerate6299]

Dis the first vid i watched and i love it.

[@rahafhamezh4730]

Your rabbit looks exactly like mine I name him oreo

[@cirkit-one]

Rabbits usually lick to show affection to their people. This may be licking your hand or your feet. It's most likely to show affection!

[@amberplaysroblox.99]

My bunny doesn't let me pick her up at all, and even if I do she doesn't let me pet her or get close to her later. I'm a new bunny owner so I've been really worried thinking that she hates me or is scared of me. But after all the research I've done, I'm glad that's not the case. She just doesn't like getting picked up I guess . :)

[@Katesque]

That’s totally true! We all worry that they don’t like us, but they don’t like getting picked up

[@amberplaysroblox.99]

@@Katesque A little Update~ Even though it has been less than a day, she's already a lot better with me! I didn't pick her up or forcefully pet her. So she has stopped running away from me and even runs up to me for a little stroke. ^_^ It's all with your help so Thank you so much! ♡