8 Things You Should NEVER do To Your Rabbit

[@LennonTheBunny]

What else should you NOT do with your bunny? Comment below!

[@thomasflett3128]

I like Pokémon

[@dreamysquirrel]

My rabbit Ashley growl alot when im holding a towel but she start to attack the towel when I putting it down to the ground. But why does my rabbit do that?

[@bye427]

I don't touch his bum lol! He hates it sm

[@KilowattAvenue]

@@thomasflett3128 Really? Go comment on a pokemon video or something.

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

You should not yell or act aggressive while they are around. They can get so scared and stressed that could lead to heart attack.

[@oli1578]

According to my bun, You should NEVER take your bunny to the vet! 😂

[@CarolineJoyAmico]

Haha! Cute. My situation is that we have to drive for hours to find a vet that even takes rabbits. Our local vets don’t know anything about them. I assume they could split a leg, or something basic. But they won’t normally touch them. We’re on our own.

[@RajiahJacobs]

My 4 bunnies agree with this comment, it’s such a circus to take them all in for a check up 😊

[@anjunakerry82]

I laughed so hard at this comment, My bunny looks at me with such disapproval!😮😊😂

[@ZeeA0705]

Hahaha he would agree with that

[@oli1578]

@@CarolineJoyAmico That sounds so annoying!🤦‍♀️

[@bernice8101]

Our Hunny Bunny lived a good life thanks to all the info we learned from you Lorelei! She crossed the rainbow bridge last year & we miss her terribly. Your channel now helps us cope with our loss, & also helps us to continue to pass knowledge on to others. God bless you & Lennon!🫶🏼❤

[@TheSditMaverick]

I understand... My dog, Duke, crossed a month ago. I have a year old English lop rabbit who i never want too let go... If you need anything pls let me know!

[@annabellesokulski2402]

My partner and I never knew that trancing was a thing! we only got our bunny just a few month ago, so the both of us thought for the longest time that our bunny just loved getting cheek scratches in that position because he looked so relaxed to us. This video definitely educated us on that and we will retire from doing that anymore! 🥰

[@hollyamirault8975]

❤that’s so wonderful you are great bunny pawrents 💖🐰who are researching how to best love and care for your bunny! Lorelei and Lennon the Bunny 🐰 are amazing sources of the Truth for all things Bunny! I thank God for her! She helped me through my first Bunny too! ❤So happy for you and your bun!

[@Lilyandthepups]

Yeah, also seriously Cinnabon is also a great channel and the same thing for me like I used to do with my bun now I don’t because this is not the best thing And they made us flip them over on their back

[@bye427]

My sweet boy is a yr old 5 months he's free roam in my room as he's not allowed out bc we have a cat. He loves to chew my shoes lol he used to live in a petsmart cage..now he's a lot better! There's so many channels who aren't informed so I really find your channel helpful in rabbit care thank you lorelei Sam and bob a bun♡

[@Diana-dk6qd]

Is your cat dangerous with bunnies? My bunny lives with three cats and the cats don't bother him at all. In fact, the bunny makes the cats lives a living hell

[@Ngopiterosssss]

I think so...

[@hollyamirault8975]

I agree with Lorelei on everything! ❤she is one of the most informed Bunny owner and researchers out there! Thank God for her and Lennon! About your bunny, good job on free roaming her /him in a bunny proofed bedroom! If you want to let her out just always be there and never allow kitty to be alone, but it might be better for you and bun if you slowly allow her to smell kitty in a safe place then meet kitty while you are protecting bunny then once bunny is full grown and neutered allow them to spend more time with you! But never allow them to be alone together! ❤

[@Hiiii88]

My bun likes to be a princess and won’t do anything so she makes me do it all for her she literally makes me pick up hay peace by peace till it’s all gone feeding her 😂

[@lucillehood799]

I have a princess too lol

[@debbiesitarz3455]

***piece by piece***

[@rowan0331]

I went to a rabbit show for the first time ever a couple days ago with my mom and cousin. I would say it was somewhat fun, but I was pretty disturbed with the way they treated those rabbits. First of all, their nails were EXTREMELY long and sharp. I saw people grooming their rabbits, but I never saw them clipping their nails. I got a pretty bad scratch (it drew blood) on my hand from one of the rabbits, which wouldn't have happened if they had kept its nails trimmed. Every time we asked someone if we could hold their rabbit, they picked up the rabbit by its scruff, which also concerned me. I don't even want to talk about the living situations those rabbits were in! My mom told me that those owners didn't actually care about their rabbits' well-being, they just cared about competition. I've thought about entering my rabbit in a show before, but that experience changed my mind completely.

[@jessebrennan7130]

My bunny the other day was like avoiding me, ignoring me, hiding. Made me feel like I did something wrong. So I just left him alone for a while, then he came to me when he was ready.

[@chloeroam7667]

I would just like to point out that while you made some really good points in this video, it’s hard to take advice from someone who has their bunny on the beach. Sand is very disruptive to a rabbits respiratory system and can cause anything from weepy eyes to full on stasis.

[@debbiesitarz3455]

Yes, that as well as the danger of hawks, dogs, etc. Rabbits should never be placed outdoors unless in a safe enclosure that will protect them against dogs, hawks, owls, etc.

[@Whywiththeusernames]

Got my first bunny 2 months ago and he's very happy..a lot of why he is happy is because of your videos and advise..Thank you very much 😄

[@lohaign]

true

[@laylaboot5274]

Thank you so much lorelei! You have made my bunny have a better life. I've always been scared of one of my bunnies dying but on oct 26 my lop passed away from cancer. I hope shes happy in heaven.

[@naritheotter]

I would never do any of these things to my bun buns, but this was still a very informative and great video, so thank you Lorelei. Fun fact: A group of bunnies is called a fluffle🐰❤️ oh, and I was also the 178th person to like this vid! I got a 100% on my essay about rabbits being misunderstood, and my teacher doesnt even like animals lol. Love you and Lennon, keep up the outstanding work! We all support you :)

[@Serpents1600]

Love your channel! I’m getting my first bunny next week and have done at least 3 hours of research per day to ensure my bunny has the best life. Glad I stumbled upon your channel a month ago! ❤

[@FionaKillpack]

I recommend also watching Sincerely Cinnabun they give similar and more info

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@FionaKillpack Also early 101Rabbits. It's good to have a variety of views. When in doubt, ask yourself, if I were a tiny rabbit what would I want? Except for overfeeding treats of course,lol

[@jenbunny9112]

I also watch Cinnabon Sundays she is also good

[@bnnyhlp952]

@@lazyhomebody1356 I second this. 101 Rabbitd recommends to keep rabbits in pairs which is the right thing to do for them!

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@bnnyhlp952 Except, don't forget Lulu, who after her partner died, didn't like any other rabbits and was alone for years. I think in SOME cases it's all right

[@azkatariq3778]

Thank you so much lorelei! I love your videos! You help me take care of my rabbit better and my rabbit is really happy.

[@gustavvson]

I had a black Lop Eared female rabbit named Parker. She LOVED to be picked up and LOVED to cuddle. She would sit stretched out on my lap for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. She loved being around people. But just as you said there were times that she just wanted to be alone. But overall she was a VERY affectionate rabbit

[@lapizzuli]

When my bunny came in he had his own place if he wanted to be by himself. Totally free to be in the whole apartment. First 5 months he was under bed or sofa etc. I never bothered him. Maybe with bunnies patience is a virtue. Slowly he learned to trust me and now this dude sleeps next to me every day. Bunnies are so much smarter than they get credit for

[@lovebugohanaz]

Making treats for my Bunz is my favorite thing to do! But I have come across SO MANY recipes that have ingredients bunnies should never eat so BE CAREFUL! Just because it says bunny treats do your research! Thank you So much for always helping me out to have the best relationship with my baby Bunz! 🥰💜

[@imarize]

bunnies need a lot of care ! i got my bunny and i knew nothing about them but i learned and did my research and now he is 1 year old and he is living in a free roam environment :) ❤

[@emmabustos6694]

3:14 my rabbit’s hind is very yellow or looks like its stained with pee, so im not sure if i should give him a bath or not

[@DrDeliciou]

Another one is NEVER pick up a bunny by their ears. It makes me so angry when I see this on cartoons. This would be extremely painful for bunnies as they have very sensitive ears.

[@CarolineJoyAmico]

WHAAAT?! People DO that? Gee willikers.

[@DrDeliciou]

@@CarolineJoyAmico They do it in cartoons like Bugs Bunny... also in Trix commercials. It upsets me because some people might think you can do this to real buns.

[@roosbracke6177]

@@CarolineJoyAmico they don’t just do that in cartoons sadly last year I did an agricultural orientation they picked them up by the ears and the teachers didn’t even say anything about it

[@lyagerlitz461]

This is such an important video!! Thank you for making it 👍🏻

[@freyascott4470]

I have a garden shed that we keep her in for the winter but when it is summer or spring we take her out to the garden and then when it is dusk we put her back in the garden shed

[@hannalang9233]

My bunny is the sweetest girl ever super loving and smart, but she has always despised being pet she hates it. So to show her love she instead just lies down beside me and hangs out, she just enjoys the company rather than the touch. Love your videos they have helped me so much and my bunny is thriving! your content has also made me so much more cautious and noticing! Sad to say though that this summer my other bunny became very very ill and passed away, at least because of your content I know that she had a great life and that I can continue this on for her sister.

[@W4RD1N8ER]

I always love how you continue to keep educating people for our long eared friends. I had the issue with Morty of sore hocks it is such a process it can come up fast! And I feel so bad for my little man he needs constant hugs and cuddles he is glued to me! Won’t let me go anywhere when he got it. At first I thought bedding ditched it for recycled dust free, all is well he is back to his usual self he like to jump on his cage ledge and he poops through the bars to make a neat pile of cannon balls and the other side is for pee he is super neat about his cage keeps waste to one small part of it the rest is for lounging his cage is stupid huge and he always has an open door to leave as he wants. So I figured he would never get the sore hocks again because he is always welcome to any part of the house and he does stairs no problem to the second floor he likes to be under my bed or my son’s bed. He is just getting over it again for his second time. Although his cage is the largest I have seen for any animal and the size I have is super rare the ledge he like to be on to poop and pee is the culprit and hurting his foot. Now I will have to make a new enclosure I know you don’t like the cage but Morty likes his and chooses to be in it as he knows it is his private leave me alone space, a safe space that all of us respect when it comes to him. He is the star of our troop the apple of our eyes! We have this relationship because of the tips you have helped me with personally when it comes to rabbits there is a finesse to it. Anyway I always leave you a super babble paragraph when I do comment thank you again ladies you and Lennon for being there to help us care for our rabbits the best ways possible.

[@BellezzaBeauty03]

Is it possible for you to do a video on bonding a rabbit you’ve had for a year with a new one? I’ve tried and she keeps grunting and being aggressive

[@missskyline5396]

both rabbits have to be spayed/neutered before attempting to bond them for the safety of both.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

101Rabbits bonds rabbits for other people. She has some videos about it. Basically, it involves putting them in a bathtub and separarting them with a piece of cardboard whenever they start to fight

[@dave7485]

my bun bun passed away last month sadly, you guys helped me become a better bunny parent tho so ty!! i plan on getting another in the future :)

[@Barakon]

8:17 can I use a chicken coop as a rabbit pen with supervised backyard roaming?

[@xoxojacelyn]

I had to give my bunny a few butt baths for severe poopy butt (recommended by my vet) but she got scared and tried to jump out. She ended up getting a spinal injury and was now peeing herself. She lost all of her fur on her belly and it was a nightmare. I had to continue giving her butt baths with a special medicine put into the water. Thank goodness she healed after weeks, and is 100% recovered now. Definitely be careful with dipping your bun in water even If recommend by a vet 😢

[@CrystalCat24]

OMG what a crazy story!!! Sounds like you and your bun went thru a super long journey!

[@emmacp333]

I had to give my baby butt baths too but she only lived to 2.5 years 😔

[@Randomcommenter29]

I love your videos. Watching them all before getting my bun in the new year. I want to give it the best life from the very start.

[@pastichegraham]

This is really useful information to know before I get my very first bunny! I appreciate this! Especially with talking about the affection of your bunny and the video content!❤️❤️

[@halloweenwitch6580]

as someone who rescues rabbits. you can bathe your rabbits if absolutely needed. i’ve done it a couple of times. butt baths are the way to go. they may hate it but rather that then infections from the gunk. also i do trance my rabbits WHEN NEEDED. like checking them for issues and checking their feet and privates and all of that easy bc my rabbits don’t like being picked up, i’ve used it in the past to give meds from being fixed. it worked perfectly. they suck it down and don’t thrash around which would be awful. they also would be freeroamed if my male wasn’t so destructive n taught my other rabbits how to also be destructive. they have toys he just chooses violence. but 2 XL dog pens (in a total of around 80x72 in total space)

[@jackwhitbread4583]

You're an abusive POS, there is absolutely zero need to EVER trance a rabbit. You are putting an innocent creature into a state of extreme terror and it will end in their deaths, they can easily become so terrified they have a heart attack and die. Shame on you for abusing innocent and vulnerable creatures

[@fyourchickenstrips2068]

I bum bath my 2 boys, only once a year on a warm summer day, they're pure white and one is a lion head so he really needs the extra help😂

[@roosbracke6177]

@@fyourchickenstrips2068 no please don’t only wen really needed and really needed isnt oh my bunny is a litle dirty I wil bathe him! Another option is a damp towel it should be soaking wet just a litle and try to do it that way! If that doesn’t work then you can consider bathing!

[@fyourchickenstrips2068]

@@roosbracke6177 I only do it once a year (in the morning of a warm day so they're not in hot sun and I can monitor them for the rest of the day) and only about half an inch of plain, warm water and I dip their bum and back feet and then they sit on my lap with a towel and I wipe them, trim the lioness bum fur and then let them finish cleaning themselves and fully dry off, it's perfectly healthy and approved by my vet😊 they are never submerged or fully wet EVER

[@JellyfishinH2O]

My rabbit hates being picked up very much but we have our cuddle time when he jumps on my bed. We would lay together and have some cuddling time😂

[@RWRKofficial]

I have an Havana bunny, I’m sorry but he wants to be held He loves cuddles like no joke 24/7 cuddles lol These bunnies are the calmest I’ve ever seen

[@Freedommjw]

You are so right. To have a bunny WANT to be with you and loves to be cuddled is the best! I raised my little guy from day one. His mom rejected him, I guess because he was the runt, so I took him home and fed him with a syringe. He's 5 months old now and has an appointment for neutering. I LOVE MY BUNNY!!!

[@talithasmits]

Thank you Lorelei, this unfortunately still needs to be said. I saw some of those awful shorts video's , people can be so stupid...

[@annqyah]

It’s so sad to see innocent rabbits being exploited for views ☹️

[@busybunnyhomestead]

The lack of paw pads is the very reason rabbits can tolerate wire flooring, rather than walking on flesh they walk on very think fur that protects there feet. The wire needs to be the right type though, large 14-16 gage 1 by 1/2 inch. Hardware cloth seems kinda bc the gaps are smaller but in actuality the small gage is sharper and can scuff off the thick layer of fur once that happens then you get sore hocks. Some rabbits are also genetically predisposition to have thinner fur on there feet making them prone to sore hocks no matter how soft their flooring is. There is no more sanitary way or eco friendly way to keep a caged rabbit than on wire. Just make sure it’s the proper type and that your rabbit came from good breeding.

[@seralynn7286]

I didn't know you shouldn't interrupt the rabbit when it eats. Mine has never seemed to mind; I feed him kale leaves and pet him while he eats them. Occasionally if I give him something really tasty, he'll snatch it up and hop a distance away to eat it lol. But I figure if he stays sitting next to me and doesn't seem bothered by me petting him that it's okay?

[@Lsssssl]

Yes petting is ok. I think she mean not to pick up a rabbit while its eating

[@ZeeA0705]

I grew up thinking what’s the worst that can happen for rabbits living in hutches but than I came across this channel years ago and it’s changed my whole entire prospective I am Always sharing posts about how rabbits do not belong in cages other information I get given from this channel.. I have even tried to get the RSPCA to STOP letting people keep rabbits in hutches such an impact made seeing how happy Lennon is

[@capricedowsland3068]

Hey Lorelei! An update I got my first english spot in years by taking your advice and adopting at a shelter. Ty so much for that advice!

[@johnhaddad3401]

Our two brother and sister Hotops (tiny) bunnies are about 5 years old now. They both visit the vet about every 2 months because Casper (the male) needs his teeth trimmed. They grow in crooked. They are so much fun!

[@imacrayzcritter]

I once accidentally had a bad nail trim with my Sophie. The quick was involved. She cleaned herself up better than I did! As I tell people, they’re self cleaning like an oven or cat, but without the gross coughed up hairballs. 🙂 Sophie does not like to be picked up, but once she is, she is a little cuddle bun who does not leave my side. Lulu on the other hand goes absolutely crazy when on a lap. Nail trims are a challenge and once in awhile I have had to resort to trancing to get a long overdue one in. I’ve been working to calm him since I adopted him, so 5.5 years now. He loves to come to me for attention and I pet him on his terms. He’ll jump on my back, but brushing and nail trims are a battle. We all learn to be better though. I remember your Lennon video of treating her like a baby. It seems like you’ve stepped away from that type of video too which is awesome. The best we can do is be friendly to fellow rabbit owners. There are groups that are not *cough* HRS Facebook. Absolutely none of us are perfect, but we all absolutely love our bunnies. We’ll all be the best bunny moms and dads we can be with proper guidance. 🥰

[@michellejohnson5176]

My bunny loves to cuddle. Always ready to be held. I say come see mama and he gets in position and waits for me to pick him up. He loves to be held and snuggles. Really likes to have his back rubbed.

[@BillRalens]

I had a rabbit that would have lived the rest of her life in a cage. Typically, I would say I'm a dog guy. Rabbits are so subtle in comparison. If I was awake and at home, the cage was open for her to run around. I noticed that she always was in a place where she could see me. When I'd cook, I'd always give her the leaves from the celery or the rest of a bunch or parsley. She loved parsley. Towards the end of her life, she got head tilt a lot. I swore I wouldn't get attached but I did. The saddest thing was chopping up some celery and bringing her the leaves and realizing she was gone.

[@cotywest8896]

Placing a bun on they're back is absolutely fine and is completely false and doesn't put one in a trance! I'm a founder of a Rabbit Rescue and would know this!

[@bnnyhlp952]

You're absolutely wrong.

[@roosbracke6177]

Then you’re wrong it’s not a natural behavior bunny’s do no that doesn’t always mean it’s wrong but in this case it is

[@Barakon]

The only time rabbit need be bathed is diarrhea or other conditions they can’t clean themselves from, and that’s at the vet’s clinic.

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

Regarding disturbing bunnies while they're eating: in my house no one even dares to speak too loud if bunny is eating because those are important times and he shouldn't be disturbed. Once I was sharing a banana with my bun, he was eating on my belly and I moved my hand into hot tea. I suffered in silence and without movement because otherwise I would have one grumpy bunny and I don't want to deal with consequences of it 😂

[@LoveABun]

I love this! You’re a great bun mom!

[@oooh19]

They should still be able to eat with noise going on around them plus they should have tons of hay available all day and night . Before work or bed fill up their habitat with hay

[@yani1255]

Glad I don’t do these things!!! But what makes me sad is that my mother’s boyfriend doesn’t respect any rules and boundaries of bunnies. My bunny had babies and they are 2 months now. He always does cruel things to them, ESPECIALLY hold them on their backs. I always try to tell him what you are not supposed to do, but he never listens to me. Sometimes I feel like it’s because I’m in middle school, he overpowers me all the time🙁. And whenever my bunny has poop or something stuck to them he’s always like “he/she needs a bath. Oh it won’t hurt them.” Now I feel guilty, because when we first got our bunny we knew nothing. And bed very unfortunately we bathed her a few times I believe. He never respects me but I always play your videos around him to give him a clue😒👀. But thank you SOO much for spending so much awareness for bunny owners🥰🥰love you

[@disappointing_Russian]

My sweet buns are in a tiny apartment with me and roommates, luckily my roommates love them too and they stay in cages cause we can't mess with the apartment to bunny proof the whole place but we always make sure they get 3-4 hours a day of free roam when we aren't in class. They get lots of treats and running around, it's funny to watch them get the zoomies!

[@blackeyeboy7]

I am in a similar situation and my bunnies have absolutely destroyed my baseboards!! We are currently replacing them

[@erynnbowen6018]

its nice you let yhem out, also maybe consider a small pen instead of a cage

[@curcubeusiiubirea7778]

I really need feedback on this please! So, my parents agreed to a bunny a while ago. But, I came up with the idea of free roaming in my bedroom, but putting a home base under my bed. Now, my bed is gigantic in height terms. And in width it is a full size. I said I could put foam matts/specifically foam letter matts under my bed, and cage in the undersize with an ex pen. I could figure it out with the litter box (I'm planning to use a cat litterbox) And I've got everything worked out that deals with future rabbits health. Ex pen will stay open as long as I am not leaving the house. And I will make sure to keep a good diet, and give it plenty of attention and exersise. I'm going to be moving into my own place in a couple of years (I'm 17 right now) once I'm out of highschool, and my parents want me to stay home for college as well. Is this an okay idea? They want to get a bunny from a shelter about an hour away from my house for Christmas. I really trust your judgment so I really hope you're able to see this!

[@danufes]

love how your videos are always so helpful and informative! ❤

[@sedwards6213]

A vet once grabbed my gentle Roland by the scruff and I reached forward in shock. He doesn’t struggle at all. She changed her hold on him after that. 😡

[@Lsssssl]

Younger rabbits shouldn't be picked up by the scruff. Adults can be. And vets pick up many animals by the scruff to give them a check up

[@roosbracke6177]

@@Lsssssl there are other ways to pick up you’re bunny so by the scruff isn’t needed and it’s uncomfortable for the rabbit

[@Lsssssl]

@@roosbracke6177 but sometimes its needed, the vets need to check the rabbit

[@roosbracke6177]

@@Lsssssl there are other ways to pick up a rabbit so no it isn’t needed a vet needs to check the animal but needs to make it as comfortable as possible!😊

[@Lsssssl]

@@roosbracke6177 yea, but as i said, sometimes its needed, and it usually dosent last long

[@therabbitswhisper]

If your bunny runs from you and you want to catch it without harming it. Throw a towel over it and then you can also pick it up easier. Beware, they have very sharp claws. The towel will help reduce the risk of getting a hole in your shirt or you. I can say that with emphasis, lol. Great tips, thanks for sharing. Learn something new everyday.🐇🐇😁😁

[@CarolineJoyAmico]

I have a disabled rabbit (paraplegic) that has to lie on his side. He can’t walk properly. I have to have him on wire mesh, sadly, because he will lie in his waste, otherwise. He can’t get up over the sides of a litter box at all, and the mesh allows the waste to fall through. Any suggestions? I hate that that’s the only solution I’ve found. He does have sores on his feet from it, too. But I imagine it would be a different source of infection, if his waste didn’t fall through, and his entire body had to lie in it. Please help!

[@daniellepiergreen5642]

What about replacing the wire mesh with a soft polyester alternative that has holes in it like mosquito net or something? You can stretch it out really taught and hold it securely in place. Perhaps there might be puppy training pads that could also help? You might be able to get some that are super absorbent and leave the bunny dry? You could also try diapers as many diapers these days are made so the baby stays dry even when they pee. I have an older bunny that lays around a lot and got sore hocks so I got him some memory foam bathroom mats. It's healed up his feet and cushions his body and you can easily wash them it they get mess on them. I hope this helps. My heart breaks for you as you're in a real hard situation. I really hope you can find a solution that works so you and your bunny can live happily ever after

[@CarolineJoyAmico]

Thank you very much for your reply. I’ll have to look into some of those options. I had just assumed the fibers and plastics of pads/diapers were a no-go for a chewing animal. But maybe it’s worth looking into. And I like the mesh idea. Intriguing… 😊😊😊

[@daniellepiergreen5642]

@@CarolineJoyAmico i hope you find a solution. Many times I've had to experiment and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't but it's so worth all the extra effort to have happy bunnies. God bless you and your family and the dear little bunny too ☺️

[@Lsssssl]

@@CarolineJoyAmico wire mesh is good as well. Its on you to decide what do you want

[@roosbracke6177]

@@Lsssssl nor really definitely if he has sores from it

[@nassima.a]

Thank you for this awesome video. May our fluffy ball bunies be happy 💕

[@scottfirman]

I have a totally loveable bunny. He loves cuddles and pretty laid-back concerning touch or petting. I can pet him at feeding time and pretty much all day except sleeping time. From day one he immediately got very comfortable and displayed his superman moves. Those that mistreat a bunny shouldn't have one nor ANY pet for that matter.

[@dreamysquirrel]

Hi 👋 👋 👋, and adorable rabbit ❤❤❤

[@motozappa225]

i don't know how you even can keep your calm discussing these things. As these things and the general apathy and disregard of bunnies as companions in society really can make my blood boil. Thank you for your service to soon to be bunny-owned people and making the future of said buns better it's really important

[@lazyhomebody1356]

She's trying to persuade people, and yelling at them just makes them resist your ideas. I thought she was a little too nice! But Lorelei is making a big difference in rabbits' lives

[@motozappa225]

​@@lazyhomebody1356 i'm somehow implying yelling? If yes then i'm sorry, cus i don't do that, it's not in my style. And no i don't think you can persuade POSs like breeders and bunny eaters that's unlikely

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@motozappa225 I persuaded my dad and cousin to stop rabbit hunting! No, you weren't being loud at all. I was just agreeing with you. I couldn't be as calm as Lorelei either

[@motozappa225]

@@lazyhomebody1356 there's a difference between domesticated buns and wild ones,the problem lies with the first bunch

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@motozappa225 I love all of them! If a person believes animals don't really have thoughts or feelings, and so they don't mind being isolated in a little hutch...they're not going to change theur mind, no. But if they put their rabbit in a hutch "because it's what you do" and they haven't thought about it really...those people WILL change their minds. Esp if it's a child who's parents put the rabbit in a hutch to begin with. All you can do is keep trying, yeah. Breeders! Don't get me started. They KNOW they are the last experts on rabbits,lol

[@lgbtq.wellness]

as always insightful and helpful content, thank you! x

[@turtleduck5490]

I adopted 2 bunnies a few months ago, the previous owner gave us the hutch with the rabbits.. ohh my gosh that thing was AWFUL, the entire bottom of it was wired including the hidy house and ramp, needless to say it is no longer in use.. I felt so bad for them, you can tell the previous owners didn't care much for them.. I'm pretty sure they never got hay before I adopted them.

[@happyhoppersrabbitry7508]

I would like to say something Abt #1, while there are some stereotypes of "scruffing your bunny" the main reason it's bad is bc most ppl use the power inappropriately. A rabbit who is more than 3-4lbs shouldn't be scruffed at all period but a rabbit of the appropriate weight will experience no pain while doing so. yes it is uncomfortable just the same as it is uncomfortable to muzzle a dog but it is not painful to a rabbit of the appropriate weight. Alot of people like to argue with this that they don't have scruffs like canines which is true but a canines scruff is just extra skin, the same thing a rabbit has just more. Also if you have a larger rabbit who is bitey or needs a swift move from one spot to another, scruffing and then placing a hand under the bum holds them upright so they cannot nip while also ensuring thier weight is in your hand and not on their neck. The main stereotypes of scruffing came after it was merged with the idea of picking up by the ears. While you should NEVER pick you're bunny up by the ears "scruffing" is okay as long as it is used appropriately

[@Lsssssl]

Yes! Tired of people calling it "cruel"

[@roosbracke6177]

There are other ways to pick up a rabbit scruffing isn’t needed and like you said uncomfortable

[@bridgettmccraw2933]

We need a Christmas tree proofing video! My bun is loving her first Christmas

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Is that even possible,lol

[@chloepadfield461]

Thank you so much for these tips I personally do not do these things but I know some people who do so I can pass on this video to them.

[@wendyewen6611]

Im looking after a really furry bunny and its so matted its such a shame what can i do to help it ??

[@PixiePrincess501]

I once read a book that said that before people started holding their bunnies by the scruff, (This was a book I bought in the early to mid 90's, so yes, it's quite outdated by now.) magicians would grab the rabbits out of their hats by the ears, so they would wiggle around and show the bunny was real. :< This one probably goes without saying with anything that has ears, but please don't grab your bunnies by the ears. :(

[@oooh19]

It could have broken its spine!

[@efirehawk]

Like many other people thank you for your awesome helpful videos, here I am again. Thank you Lorelei, you help me see more and more little things every day that hopefully will make my future Bunny's life as good as it can be.

[@amimia3496]

I agree that bathing your rabbit is something that you shouldn't do. However, just last week my bunny somehow jumped on a shelf and squirted lotion all over his behind. I didn't want to bathe him, but I had to. I just filled a container up just enough to where it would soak just his behind and legs and not his full body.

[@jessie_dreams_]

Sock honks at us if we come too close while he's eating 🤣💜🐰

[@gerrimiller3491]

As soon as i put my hand under my rabbits tummy. He gives me that look like don't even try picking me up sista....lol

[@PoloClub03]

I love your insights on helpful knowledge to a healthy and happy Bunny. You truly are a gift of brains 🙂. What other things to not do iny personal opinion because I have one as well is Don't make your bunny sniff everything you do and one other thing keep them away from the dirt that appears as sand throughout grass fields because there's a bunch of unnecessary things crawling plus to top it off no objects that are not bunny chewy safe. No joke. It can end up a hazard when you least expect it. I'm a big bunny 🐇 fan of you! And will keep on watching your videos. Love from South Florida 🌴

[@CrystalCat24]

Serious question: why do you say don't t let them sniff everything? I'm learning about fostering rabbits (I foster kittens), and would love to know! I let my cats sniff EVERYTHING as a sign of respect to them! 💕💕💕

[@katesjourney5954]

I’ve seen other bunny channels and they are ok your channel is the best I’ve learned so much from you and you know bunny’s best keep making content

[@emelynrudalavage]

BUNNY QUESTION!! my bunny is currently living in an x pen that is 6ft by 6ft. she is litter box trained but unfortunately my parents don’t let her free range due to her ruining our couch. :(. however, i let her out for an hour every day before i go to school and i let her roam around from 2:30 to 10:30 every day. so she is really only in her cage at night time and a few hours in the day. is this ok?

[@tanishamuntslag6369]

Good to know this information before i get a new bunny cause i usually let my bunnies be .i never picked them up unless i needed to put it in the field to move around .good to know that i don't need to bathe them since my cousin told me i never have to unless necessary

[@claudiodiez55]

I enjoy your channel ,I live in Chicago I found a abandoned rabbit in my alley last November , It's a 4 pound white bunny with black circles around it's eyes,I call him snoopy.

[@FredPsychicBunny]

Thank You 👍We love you💕

[@KitSunZoro]

While I generally agreed with a lot of your points. I believe that as long as you keep a close eye on the rabbit and following the proper steps, introducing them to predators isn't bad. Plus, some predators are more, gentle than others. I believe if I plopped my bunny next to my cat, the worst thing my cat would do is slap it in the head a few times. I never really understood my cat, but she probably never hunted in her dreams. Better safe than sorry but still that cat was pretty much harmless to everything.

[@Lenarific]

So I might get a bunny and is it ok to have a bunny in like a dog crate? And have puppy pads and bedding on the bottom of the cage? The dog crate is for like a golden retriever so it’s pretty big

[@Lsssssl]

Yes! That is really good

[@Natalieeqroadto900]

Hi I was wondering I’m I aloud to once in awhile with a damp cloth wipe her back feet cause when I got her her feet were matted I got it out but I’m trying to keep it clean so it doesn’t mat I clean her litter box every 2 days and she sometimes still steps in her potty spot so I wipe it off is this ok or do I leave it? Most off the time she cleans it but on her spa day lol she get her back feet wiped off I hope this is ok?

[@lethalprincess2087]

2:47 Amen to this one! Holden even gets grumpy if I'm so much as a couple minutes late putting his lettuce mix into his dish 😬 and to then take him away from what he's been looking forward to since breakfast and snack time would be the death of my existence *and* inherently cruel, especially when they're already so fragile and dependent on you for something they feel they've deserved, and like you said, worked for.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

"what he's been looking forward since breakfast and snack time" LOL. My dog is the same. So cute!

[@shannongoss737]

Adorable joke at the beginning 😍 thanks for teaching us!!

[@Rikki-od2ng]

@lennonthebunny My rabbit shakes when I’m around. I have to keep her in a cage (it’s About four feet, so she’s not too cramped) because I live with my parents and they don’t want her free roaming. What can I do to help her understand that I want a relationship with her?

[@strawbunnybunch]

Four years later and my bunnies still don't let me fully cuddle them 😭 I wish they would lay on me like Lennon does with you! There are some rare occasions but I don't do anything because I don't want to ruin it.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

I know everyone says a rabbit needs a rabbit companion, but...this is what happens! With prarie dogs, they say get one, make a pet of him, then get him a friend. If there are always two+ it's hard to bond with them. If it's just you and the rabbit they adapt to you. If there are other rabbit friends he/she will not meet you halfway

[@mamat1213]

Same here 😢 2 years for us. I just deal with it but it’s like I have so much love and cuddles to give my solo boy bun! I’d never hurt him and I think he knows that? But he’s still skittish and takes a few min to warm up, if I lay in the floor he’s fine with pets but he won’t jump up on sofa or let me carry him around. I’m SO thankful for this channel really teaching me about bunny behavior and remind myself all the time, he’s a prey animal 🐰 so my feelings don’t get dashed lol. It’s like human love languages, we can’t just show love the way we like it’s also shut how he feels

[@chrishayes4323]

@@lazyhomebody1356 I adopted a young adult bonded pair over 4 years ago, after having only one rabbit (that I got before he was full-grown) when I was a kid. The single rabbit was much friendlier and more affectionate than the pair, which I had not realized would be the case. When you think about it, though, who needs petting from a human when there's a rabbit who will lick your ears and face all the time? The only part of me they lick is my hands when there is food residue on them, whereas the single one licked my nose (and only MY nose) like mad. Looked at another way, though, it's better to have two so they don't get lonely and naughty if I'm away all day.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@chrishayes4323 I have had a pair of guinea pigs where one ignored me and the other was very affectionate. Apparently they sleep all day but you could be a nightyime party animal,lol. I have come around to the idea that bonded pairs are best, but there's no denying Lennon is a happy bunny!

[@bonnielee78]

same here. I've had my two boys for just over two years and love them to bits but they are so reserved. Just as I am starting to make headway with them ; i have to take them to the vet for their 6 monthly vaccines and they are back holding a grudge against me

[@Stvrlightt.q]

i have a question, i have school at 8am on the weekdays and usually come home around 5pm or 4pm but then as soon as i get home i have to got to basketball practice til'7 is it still ok for my bun to be in the cage during those hours because my mom will mostly tell me to take him out of the cage for a few minutes while im getting dressed in the morning, when i come home at noon, and at night for an hour or two is this ok?

[@oogway7930]

my bunnies like it when they're inside they're cage, i just got them yesterday and they're 2 months old, i keep on opening the door and i wait for them to come out but they never do, is there somehow a way for me to get them out so maybe they could get some exercise?

[@PeacockFRaccoon]

THANK YOU for #8!!!

[@Nandi10896]

I love to watch your videos, even though I don’t have a bun any longer and don’t plan on having one ❤️

[@julianabell6665]

Hello thanks for the advice:D! I love your content Lennon keep it up!

[@ariellenoel4229]

I don't have to force my rabbit to cuddle, she is just needy and constantly wants attention 😂

[@TheTocaSisters]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I love bunnies more and more ;-) Thanks for another great video!!

[@chip2773]

My bunny and my cat and small chihuahua have all met before because I free roam my rabbit in my room and if I were to accidentally leave the door open I would want to know if I could trust them 😊

[@diazjr1975]

We let our Bunny go in the backyard in a massive pin is that okay? We keep it covered to protect him. Also, If we get him spayed will he be more lovable? I treat him so well and he still nips at me. I used your tips and lay down, getting down to his level.

[@leonahauf1290]

The only one I can think of is not punishing your bunny. I know you have talked about that in some of your earlier videos. Thanks for sharing your bunny knowledge.

[@savannahcreates5660]

I got a bunny, her name is pickle I rescued her so we don't know her past or how old she is, she is a young bun though she is a mixed breed of a lion head and something else that we don't know

[@aliceknasboll]

My rabbit stepped in paint too long ago but i was really scared to bathe him, the paint was non toxic so is it best to let him be or give him a little bath so he isnt all blue?

[@Lsssssl]

Mabey just water some toilet paper and brush his legs

[@ghazalaiftekhar5021]

Hi lorelai so I have a question. Is it alright for my bunny to swim? Like is it fine if I give him a swim (on his own accord) like for example we are near a pool and jumps in. So I wanted to confirm this because a lot of owners do give their bunnies a swim not the owners who r like meh idc about the bunny. But the owners like my bunny is my life. Please answer my question if you have time.

[@TheWiseowleyes]

I used to have a pool and when I first got a dachshund puppy, I wanted her to know that the pool is very dangerous. I put her next to the pool and watched and stayed next to her. In the next moment, it jumped in! I almost drowned rescuing her, because I was so panicked and got a cramp. After that, she never jumped in the pool again. I know people who had a pool and small dogs and those dogs drowned and of course wild Cottontail babies drown.

[@Miauteusz]

I can't move anywhere around my room, she constantly runs in front of me and wants cuddles. No need to bother her, she wants all of it.

[@StarryKitsuKat]

You are right about the wire bottom cages and grabbing by the scruff that it's still pretty prevalent with some people, mostly people who keep farm animals but even met a vet tech teacher who thought grabbing a rabbit by the scruff was "just like a cat does" like wtf how embarrassing that a "professional" has such outdated knowledge 🙄 But luckily more ppl have been spreading the word on keeping and handling bunnies how it should. Sadly where i live the wire bottom cages are very common AND they keep the rabbits outside 24/7, it's mostly older people with their old ways. I'm glad more people are learning of the better care for bunnies tho, i have shared much of the knowledge (& your videos) and when i ask people "see, isn't this better for a bunny that you want to care for as a loving pet?" and people do agree when they see how healthy and happy the bunny is.

[@Bun31827]

Hello! I love your videos and have five buns! I have two pregnate ones about to pop out babies! We have them into large pens untill the babies are old enough to get proper homes and to potty train and free roam! I’ve learned so much from your chanell!! ❤

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Boy, you have a lot of work ahead of you! But lucky you

[@Bun31827]

@@lazyhomebody1356 lol it’s a lot of work including my 25 fish and who knows how many shrimp, frogs snails and two cats 🤣

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@Bun31827 I've always wanted a frog! Maybe someday. I found shrimp to be surprisingly smart

[@Bun31827]

@@lazyhomebody1356 they are! Supper fun to watch them eat! :DD I recommend whites frogs they are great beginner frogs ❤️❤️ they do well with gray tree frogs too!

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@Bun31827 Never heard of whites frogs. Thanks! Do you keep them in tanks? I also want stick insects, but those are easy

[@queenieliu2958]

According to my bunny, I should NEVER feed him only a small chunk of fruit, he demands ten pounds per day😢

[@LovelyWorld77]

Thank you so much for your great advises Lorelei, I'm absolutely agree, I love rabbits 😄👍🏼💓 May God Bless you and Lennon 💗

[@sarabrooksloveandlaughter2654]

Thank you Lorelei for all your content and information! ❤ I would like to recommend if you could please do a video on bonding bunnies. 🙏 I have 2 neutered male bunnies, who are brothers. When I got them, they were babies and they were already bonded. I started researching them and found you right away, and continued to binge watch you. I've learned so much and it changed the way I raise them. You saved them from the outdoor hutch, I got them neutered, and I treat them better, all because of you. 🐇🐇💝 Thank you! But, like clockwork, as they came of age they began to fight just like you say & I separated them right away and got them neutered. They have been separated for 8 weeks total (1 week before neutering & 7 weeks after neutering), and I'm ready to start rebonding them now. But there is so little information on bonding, and it's contradictory. Can you please do a video on bonding neutered male rabbits. I saw one from 101 Rabbits called How to Bond Rabbits. I'd be curious what you think of it. She's stress bonding which I feel like you'd possibly disagree with. Other articles say start with a large space vs she says start with a small space & work your way up. A video like this would be invaluable for me, and others like me, especially considering how much I respect your knowledge. Thank you Lorelei! Have a Wonderful day! ❤

[@bnnyhlp952]

Lennon has been alone all her life, I wouldn't rely on Lorelei's opinion since she most likely has no hands-on experience. The house rabbit society has information online or you can ask your local rescue for help :)

[@StarryKitsuKat]

I would try finding a neutral space where none of the bunnies "own" it. Decide the room with like a fence thing and see how they interact. Do this daily until you think they don't need the fence/divider but then still supervise jic until necessary. Good luck with your bunnies!