Picking up a rabbit that HATES being picked up

This adopted rabbit hates being picked up. The rabbit hated being picked up the first time, and the rabbit has hated it every time since - being held or picked up basically makes the bunny become a mad rabbit / angry rabbit / enraged rabbit. It's kind of like what happens to the Incredible Hulk, except more intense. What do rabbits do when they fly into a rage? They pretend bite at you and angrily take bites of carrots just to fling them at you, and then spit them out all over the place. Rabbit teeth are very sharp and can be very scary! Fortunately the rabbit does his best to restrain himself and not actually bite humans. Thank you, bun!
Are you wondering how to hold a rabbit? This is one way to hold a rabbit, but there are others. The rabbit hates them all. Why does the rabbit have such a problem making a rabbit picked up and rabbit held video? We have no idea, but it must stem from his troubled past. (He was found abandoned outside in the snow and the shelter said it took three weeks for him to be caught.)
The rabbit has gotten much better being around humans, and does not mind humans petting him anymore. After you set him down from being picked up and held, he engages in an epic protest, and definitely holds a grudge, usually until dinner time. However, the length of these protests is lessoning, fortunately.
We have received differing rabbit care advice on holding a rabbit. There's one school of thought that perhaps it's better for him to get totally comfortable in his new home with his new humans before picking up the rabbit or holding the rabbit. On the other hand, the sooner we begin the process of getting him used to being picked up and held, perhaps the easier it will be. We certainly do not want to bother the beast, but he has to be held when his nails are cut, and when he goes to the vet for his checkups. So it's much better, and safer, if he can calm down and get used to it.
Here's some additional background: We adopted a rabbit! We've given him a few gifts so far so that maybe he stops hating us. The rabbit is scared of lots of things, but is slowly warming up. Adopted Rabbit is still a skittish rabbit / scared rabbit, but we remain undeterred, and will redouble our efforts to win his love!
We love the little adopted rabbit, but so far, the adopted rabbit hates us. We thought we were good at rabbit petting, rabbit feeding, and rabbit holding, and most other rabbit care activities, but we have now realized that we are actually not that good with rabbits, we were just good with Pipkin rabbit. To be blunt, after adopting this new rabbit, we realize we have no special rabbit skills, but we will do our best, and endeavor to get Adopted Rabbit to love us as much as we love him! Maybe one day we can even make a rabbit learns he is adopted video.
We are still trying to get the rabbit to like us - bribing him with food and coaxing him with food. You would think the bunny would run out when coaxed with food, but he is still a scared rabbit. Maybe one day he will like making rabbit eating videos, or rabbit ASMR videos, or rabbit tries foods for the first time videos, or waking a sleeping rabbit by surrounding him videos, or a rabbit learns he is adopted video, but that day is not today :) However, the adopted rabbit is slowly warming up to us. He is sometimes a skittish rabbit and sometimes a mad rabbit / angry rabbit, but he does really like being a free roam rabbit / free range rabbit. He does rabbit binkies and rabbit 500s / bunny 500 (rabbit running like crazy around the house).
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[@OneMorePlease]

"Don't let the fear of falling keep you from flying." - Pipkin, and some other famous person, probably Regarding picking up Pigpoke - there seems to be two schools of thought: 1) If he doesn't like being picked up, don't pick him up, and 2) He needs to be comfortable being picked up for nail cuttings, vet appointments, etc. What do you think? Should we keep trying to socialize him or let him be? He seems to be more comfortable each time, but he engages in epic protests once he is set down, and remains skittish around humans for days afterward. Thank you for your help! :D

[@DavidAJones11]

Keep trying it for a while. If you notice his tantrums improving, keep at it!

[@katherinelinkous223]

How many cheerios do you go through? Might need more!!!

[@katherinelinkous223]

How many cheerios do you go through? Might need more, lol!

[@thecartercrew3725]

Mine's the same way. I'd say just keep working with him because I've noticed that the more I work with mine, the less time it takes for him to forgive me 🐰

[@charlesheinle9908]

I can't believe what a biter the little ankle biter is! Oliver will try to eviscerate you with his back claws for the sin of picking him up! (Anybody want to cut his nails for us?? PLEASE!)

[@julietaylor4859]

I saved a wild rabbit 3 years ago and I never pick him up because it is so stressful. The 1st few months he was on the run but slowly he started coming to me. I spent a lot of time sitting on the floor and letting him come to me and of course he expected a treat for his bravery. He has the run of the house, is spoiled and now he follows me and is either sleeping next to my chair or in it. Every evening he jumps up on the back of the sofa and waits until I come and sit right below him, then he scoots forward to my shoulder and literally falls asleep half on me and his back half still on the back of the sofa. After about half an hour he hops down and slowly creeps to my lap so he gets petting until he's had his fill. Most everything is on his terms but the stress to him being forced to be picked up was just to much. A lot of patience and time has brought trust and he is happy and the best friend I could have. As far as his vet visits I put his carrier on the floor with a treat inside and let him go in on his own. I hate taking him as much as he hates going but when we get home he hides for a few hours and then we are back to our regular routine and the happy starts again. I love your videos and good luck to you and your bunny.

[@theironshiek]

Prety much word for word how I would describe our relationship with our bunny

[@wckedliz]

Find one special treat that he loves but only give it to him as a reward when you handle him. Buns are very strong willed with big personalities. You’re doing great 👍❤️🐇

[@sophiathekitteh]

you deserve more likes 😅❤

[@sunflowergrl79asmr86]

I think they know this already

[@OneMorePlease]

We thought the same, Liz! He is very attuned to any little signal though. He doesn't mind one hand, but if he sees a second, he knows you could pick him up, so runs away. If you feed him banana to lure him to be picked up, he runs away from bananas next time. It is very exhausting! Thanks for your encouragement!! :D

[@bigchungus1924]

Can confirm this is a fool proof way of getting them used to being picked up. Did this with my bunny since he was a baby and now he loves being held, he’s super social.

[@bigchungus1924]

Also, sit next to him without touching him in a room over the course of a couple weeks so he can built trust.

[@danjordan1979]

This was so much fun to watch! He clearly feels uncomfortable being up that high, but he does trust you both enough that he will eat and not fight dad to get down. He's a very stubborn boy! But he'll learn that being picked up is another way of you guys giving him love. 🥰🐇☺️

[@thecartercrew3725]

I get the Foot-Flick of Shame and the Bunny Butt after nail trims and health checks 🤣 But what I like to do with Curtis is put a treat out, then I'll go do a bit of shopping while he decompresses.

[@danjordan1979]

@@thecartercrew3725 that's a good idea! They'll sometimes refuse a treat out of principle after being handled. 😂 We often get foot stamps from Eevee after a kiss and a cuddle! 🤗🐇

[@jaaman0670]

@@danjordan1979 Les lapins sont parfois difficiles à comprendre 🤔 ! Mais comme nous, ils ont un vécu qui les suivras tout leur vie c'est comme cela, ont n'y peut rien 😃🙏 !

[@danjordan1979]

@@jaaman0670 that's exactly right! We just have to be patient and care for them. 👍🤗

[@jaaman0670]

@@danjordan1979 De la patience, des soins et bien sûr de l'amour 🙏💖🙏. Et même s'ils ne veulent êtres pris dans les bras, ce n'est pas grave, ont les aiment quand même 💕🐇🐰💕.

[@-w-1870]

Awww not a snuggle bunny😔 That's ok, Pigpoke is still a very good boy, deserving of treats, love, and comfy places!!

[@aldoali6173]

Picking up That Mighty Top Bunn seemed so dangerous, cheers up for that brave man holding such mighty beastie!

[@motherofrabbits3431]

He’s not having it 😂I remember one of Pigpokes first videos ~ throwing the carrot back at you I was rolling 😂😂😂😂

[@AgentM79]

Pigpoke -starring in “TopBun”. Call sign - “Beast”. He has an “epic look” at several points that goes great with the TopGun theme.

[@OneMorePlease]

LoL, "Beast." So mad we missed "Top Bun" as the logo, DAVID! :D

[@OneMorePlease]

Glad you caught his looks - we thought the same! :D

[@emi7912]

Pigpoke could sense you had an ulterior motive at the beginning 🤭He’s absolutely so adorable 🍓💕 It’ll be necessary to pick your bunny up at times so best if they’re comfortable with it. So it’s good to keep working at it bit by bit, always making it positive with treats and cuddles and such. Some buns are perfectly comfortable from the get go, but other buns are very skittish .. and with a rescue bun you never know what experiences they’ve had before you adopted them. Learning to be picked up took a looong time and lots of patience and practice for my very skittish rescue bun but in time she she actually enjoyed it, she’d even ask to be picked up for treats and cuddles.🤞💕

[@OneMorePlease]

You give us hope, Emi! :D

[@kathyfranklin9159]

I believe you have a psychic bunny. He wasn't falling for that "bag rattle" trick. And that look he kept; Bunzilla look of death. With Dolly, to get her use to being held, we played all kinds of music(bunny music, Kingdom Hearts, Pokemon,...little of everything). She loves music now and it calms her down. Pigpoke, you are precious beyond words.😍

[@cyrysvonnachtseite4546]

Pigpoke might not be a Top Gun. But he’s a Top Bun ……..

[@OneMorePlease]

So mad we missed putting "Bun" on the logo, Cyrys!

[@AugustAdvice]

Its great how patient you are with him. He probably wasn't socialized well as a baby.

[@caratcake7704]

I love how he's looking up lol. None of my buns would ever snack while being held, but man your bun is really a fighter haha

[@aldoali6173]

a Bunn from the School of Hard Knocks

[@tishamonroe7418]

he is not looking at his dad, he is giving you the bunny "talk to the paw" signal. He has real attitude hahaha

[@lucieni]

May I say expertly manhandled especially @3:30ish Nostrillously outraged rabbit so outraged he cannot comprehend his extreme outrage! Bless x

[@davidkateley3892]

“Us, bunnies, don’t like being picked up very much, but stroked and petted please,” says your friend Biscuit.

[@CWhite-qd6up]

Omg this story is so close to our Bunny. Our bunny was rescued from a hoarding situation and had a very rough beginning of life. She does not like to be picked up, but it’s getting used to it. We’ve had her for two years. She doesn’t hold a grudge anymore after we put her down because she gets treats. Her favorite treat is all of them. Took us nine months to get her to let us pet her. But she loves it now. She is a very happy bun now.

[@Mike-vy9es]

How badly damaged is the furniture in your house because of this adorable wrecker?

[@danjordan1979]

Yes! 😂

[@OneMorePlease]

LoL, Mike. "Wrecker" got us laughing :D

[@BookishNaiad]

Omg he smol angry bun! Leaning back in protest cracks me up 😅 I think it's good he doesn't twist around to escape, or bite. He's just protesting but not truly afraid. I think! Buns are hard to read lol

[@DrDeliciou]

He bit him several times

[@sjbunnylady]

Ooh Pigpoke you can see the fear in his eyes and looking at the ground he dosnt like it and the biting and the pissed off state where he spits the food out his fav. My Rabbit was the same. Hopefully you guys can get him used to it. But some bunnies just won't have it.

[@southsidesweep]

He seems to be doing better. You can tell he doesn't like it still. Mine are the same way. Even with giving treats. They won't talk to me until next time I call them for treats.

[@dcooper5982]

As a fellow rabbit owner, just wanted to say your rabbit, I can see he’s well taken care of in a loving home. However just a friendly side note, cereals are not good for rabbits. They may enjoy it but in the long run it’s not good for their digestive system. House Rabbit Society is a good place for reference.

[@angelabachman1251]

Bunnies do not like to be picked up. Picking them up can he dangerous for them if not done properly. It can snap their back if they kick around wildly while being suspended from the ground. I only pick mine up only when necessary. Grooming, bring indoors or out. But mostly, I allow them to do their own hopping. I have 2 pet bunnies. In Doing my research, that is one of the first things I learned. I’ve had the privilege of having them for 1 year so far. They live in my home. My husband had me do my research before bringing one home. Instead, I brought 2 home. I love them so much! They have such cute personalities. I love yours. So adorable. 🥰 Please don’t feel like I’m being mean, because I’m not. Just sharing a bit of what I learned.

[@rayroark3333]

I love seeing that y'all are starting to pick him up more often, so that way he'll get use to it. Such an adorable bunbun 😍💖😍

[@susanrussell31]

Pigpoke really does not like being picked up, you can see it in his face that he is so not happy. I am not sure if it is because of fear from his early trauma or he is just being stubborn. Pigpoke has an instinct to avoid being handled but can still be lured by food. We do not know what went on before and when he was in the Shelter. In time he will understand how lucky he is to have two such wonderful kind people looking after him, whilst many animals are still left in shelters unwanted and unloved. I know a lot of rabbits do not like being picked up but he must learn to trust, as there will be times when this can not be avoided. The way he looked at his Dad, he really gave him the evil eye. If he were really traumatized I do not think he would eat anything and wriggle more and jump out of his Dad’s arms. I also think he is clever enough to know that neither Dad or Mum would ever hurt him. Sweet Angel Pipkin seemed to enjoy being made a fuss of and being picked up but he was a much older rabbit. Pigpoke is full of Bunny Attitude and not afraid to show his displeasure. He does not like to be put in a vulnerable position. In time he will learn to be picked up, without hostility, he is not a nasty rabbit as he did not bite his Dad but clever enough to stare at him to make it known he is not happy. He may never love being picked up but learn to tolerate it and maybe eventually even love it in time.

[@luvgoldens12]

Theres this quote i love from a bird trainer: be consistently inconsistent. If he associates 2 hands has being picked up, then when you interact with him. Act as if you were gonna pick him up, w 2 hands, but dont actually. Pet him w 2 hands, give him treats w 2 hands and end the session on a good note. And then another day, work on desensitization to being picked up. If you change it up, then he wont know when youre gonna actually pick him up. That combined with the desensitization might help. Ofc im an amateur but its just going off of what ive learned. Good luck youre doing great

[@poizen-ivy]

You need to make him feel more secure underfoot. My male bun was the same and he would nip me if I held him too long. It was his way of telling me he wanted down. Try and hold your bun horizontally across your body (rather than vertically) so that one arm can go under him to hold his feet, and the other arm can secure his top half to you. You can pat easier this way too. Beautiful bunbun! Good luck.

[@charmainelambert3347]

The way he's holding him is the same way my Stormi buns liked to be held. I take Stormi out for "walks" so he always comes running when he sees his leash and harness and hears the bells lol but he always wants to be picked up and carried on our way home lol He's absolutely fine with that but when we're home and i have him outside in the backyard on his harness and leash and I try to pick him up to bring him back inside little bugger runs away lol They know what we're up to, they're SO much smarter than people give them credit for. It doesn't happen overnight they make us work for it lol but when your work pays off it sure feels great!! There's no love like bunny love🐇💜😍

[@Yuki-ie3qg]

Awwww haha such a cutie. The way he looks up hahhaa...I hope he gets used to it soon so that he can get both walks and cuddles at the same time in his parents' arms 🥰❤ Idk if this will help but what worked for my bun was that...it would be easier getting her more comfortable on myself sitting first and then walking around after she relaxes a bit and then putting her down shortly after...I did it frequently but for a very short amount of time at first and then decreasing the amount of time I spent sitting and just walking around...and she got used to it. When I first got her, she was already around 6 months old and very...skittish since she was raised for...meat. It literally took 2~3 years before she got used to me. She would kick away when I tried to pet her and if I managed to hold her up, it was very dangerous as she would struggle for her life. Bunnies are so worth it, they are such adorable loving fun babies. It warms my heart how you guys treat your lil fluffy bun ❤

[@affordablewebsiterescue]

Maybe Pigpoke came from a line of rabbits that get slaughtered and has epigenetics that make him scared. I've had rabbits for years that I DONT slaughter, they are pets but kept outside, but they came from a line of meat rabbits and I swear they carry memories down in the genetics. He's so cute!

[@maximilianmaurer1609]

1:41 everyone can see, the bunny wants to kill you with his eyes for picking him up....

[@annabunny58]

Love how he looks up at you....LOL!!!!!

[@Palmi63]

Pigpoke - “OMG! I’m in the air being carried away…wait, is that food I hear?”

[@lilyd1010]

I'm amazed at ur patience n ur not afraid to finger-feed him n "papa" doesn't mind being nibbled a little bit. I will say, if that rabbit felt threatened or "hated" u, he'd be BITING, not nibbling. Just keep loving, trying n doing what is in your hearts. Coaxing him out of hibernation is a good idea. xx

[@hoopgal3216]

He’s making progress! 💕🐰

[@thecartercrew3725]

I'd say if he's eating the cereal while being held, you're doing it right because mine absolutely won't eat ANYTHING when I'm holding him

[@tishamonroe7418]

i say desensitize him like you are doing and.expect protests and bites but your calm demeanor was perfect. since he is not comforted by petting I would focus on holding him and giving treats. this feels out of his control for him, so lots of rewards while holding him. as he learns nothing bad will happen, and he will be released soon,he will submit. I would pet him on the ground so he can choose when to run away. its OK that he shuns you for days later,as this time of being mad at you will get less over time. "I'm spitting out all the treats to show them I AM ANGRY!! Oh, I love Cheerios though!! maybe they won't notice that I only spit out half of it!" soo cute!

[@npiper]

Ah yes the snubbing of the "betrayal treats" i know this rabbit tantrum well.

[@bubbagump2341]

"Roger, this is Hopper, I'm going to buns!" - Pigpoke the Top Gun Bunny

[@alanenarne8382]

he feels the need...

[@guitarman4242]

Oh Wow, This is the break through of all break throughs for Pigpoke. I hope this trend continues and this just isn't a one off. You guys have done a remarkable job with him. As they say in the beer business, " it takes longer to be better". Way to hang in there and figure out how to bring Pigpoke to the point that you have.

[@tinap8955]

I hope that in time Pigpoke is comfortable with being picked up and cuddled. He really needs to be able to be handled for grooming needs so I think working with him is the best course of action. Needless to say, Male Human may have to learn to cope with some bunny nips, but those should diminish with time.

[@rsm3265]

Dads getting all the dirty looks, great video.

[@xxshinanaevangelianxx]

Hopefully he'll get used to it one day. I still remember how satisfying he yeet his carrot in that one video he was held. I'm sure he hit a bullseye. 🐰🥕🎯

[@inesevavecsei6298]

Pigpoke is a hero. Bring picked und a giant is very frightning.

[@GregHouseGoesTo11]

The thumbnail pic cracks me up! So cute! "I refuse to participate in this... wait... is that a pear? Well, perhaps a little."

[@ee_li]

Don’t pick him up for KZbin views if he doesn’t wanna be picked up

[@DavidAJones11]

They explain it in the description

[@OneMorePlease]

@@DavidAJones11 thank you, David ❤️

[@SparkyGjr]

> “Why does the rabbit have such a problem making a rabbit picked up and rabbit held video? We have no idea, but it must stem from his troubled past.” Not seeing many responses actually EXPLAINING why he doesn’t like being picked up. Strangely enough, being okay with getting picked up is uncommon-rabbits as prey animals have an averse response to being lifted, as in the wild, it almost certainly means they are about to die. Most rabbits will never like it, if not absolutely hate it. Pipkin was clearly an exception. You are at least trying to make it a pleasurable experience for Pigpoke, but don’t be surprised if he never becomes as okay with it as Pipkin was.

[@ezrairis3209]

Yes that's true they don't like to being picked up by anyone except their loving one owner 🌿💕

[@DarkAtHearts]

You entered his DANGER ZONE.

[@JdeeGeekyGao]

I coulda swore he had that look at his dad of "curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!"

[@OneMorePlease]

LoL! :D

[@andreaa8435]

He’s way better looking then Tom Cruise!!! IMHO!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@juliejones7431]

What would we do without our bunnies they are so so precious, how beautiful & cute he is finding his way. You are doing an amazing job with him, I love watching your videos thank you. My 11 year old albino rabbit Alfie is so cute when he hears me shake his treats bag he gets so excited he runs round me about 3 times honking takes the treat & runs into his litter box with it he's def not going to share that we anyone! Sending hugs look forward to seeing more videosx♡;)

[@francinesmith4018]

The way he keeps looking up with those begging eyes, "Daddy, PLEASE!" lol so cute.

[@DrDeliciou]

I say those eyes were like the look of death. If looks could kill... the human would be a pile of ash on the spot.

[@snowynight298]

Pigpoke is not sure what this up in the air game is, but he's not a fan! Some of the treats were ok, but he prefers non up in the air dining! He is a very grounded bunny and likes to have his bunny feet planted firmly on the ground (or possibly on someone's lap). 😉🐇🥰

[@geslinam9703]

I pick up the bunny, she gets her back legs going a million miles an hour, I get scratches on my arms, hands, stomach, whatever gets in the way…even when treats are involved. I don’t get it. The day we found her, in that cold, wet parking lot, she practically leapt into our arms, like “my savior!! Pleaser, carry me away from all this darkness and despair, I am yours!”

[@slwrabbits]

Try to get the butt and back legs supported quickly and confidently. She may be more comfortable with a scoop technique where you go down to her and essentially tuck her against your torso before you even get off the ground. They hate being unsupported the most, try to make her feel like she is just as securely snuggled against you in your arms as she would be with all four feet flat on the ground. Hard to describe without showing you! Sorry.

[@dave8599]

I see exposed electric cords. Bunnys LOVE to chew on plastic and rubber. I had my first Bunny for a couple years then oneday she started in the cord chewing, She bit thru the vacuum cleaner cord while I was using it, killed the vacuum, but she was ok, she took out a phone cord too, and she bit thru several disconnected cords too. I was very lucky she was not electrocuted with the vacuum cord. PLEASE KEEP ELECTRIC CORDS AWAY FROM BUNNY! You have very nice technique with your bunny. My second bunny was frightful of being picked up, it has taken three years to gain his trust. He had an inner ear infection that caused him to think he was falling, it got worse, hed trash around trying to catch himself. took him to vet and after a couple weeks of medicine he was cured, but he is still afraid of being picked up. he has required a lot of gentle attention to gain trust in me.

[@christinehumphrey2884]

I also just noticed the side 👀...too funnya

[@christinehumphrey2884]

Oh my goodness is he mad and plotting revenge...lol

[@katb8686]

His eyes look like they're asking daddy to put him back down.

[@ashleyr6809]

Did you know that Top Gun is being sued for copyright infringement?

[@799lipe]

My bun used to hate being picked, but he was so cute I would do It anyway hahaha

[@nancysandoval5615]

Why do you have to pick the rabbit up? Why not, feed him on the floor?❤️

[@caratcake7704]

I love having some brief holding times with my bunnies. Luckily my buns aren't bothered much. My old rabbit loved being held and literally would cuddle if you laid on the floor. It's hard not to cuddle bunnies from time to time lol. I believe the food is a bit of comfort and distraction for the bun

[@verandisoldusty6834]

Oh, I don't know, vet check ups, claw clipping, feeding any medicines given by the vet or cleaning routines (usually only elderly or long-haired rabbits would need the last) & general bonding with your pet to make or keep them comfortable with being picked up for all the mentioned reasons.

[@OneMorePlease]

@@verandisoldusty6834 thank you ❤️

[@slwrabbits]

Yup, big fan of desensitization training here. One day being able to be handled without stress may save his life.

[@justsomeguywithaquestionab3175]

I really like the intro. Very cinematic.

[@tawny1515]

I have complete faith that you'll get there.

[@marrythebun-bun2501]

I also do like this. My rabbit also don't like being picked up. So I give her the greed of her favorite treats and when she comes to eat it, I pick her up😂But when I pick her, she bites me😭

[@thecritter519]

Amazing Nothing can stop Pigpoke now

[@nm9509]

It is so sweet & cute how he/she keeps looking at "dad" for reassurance. ❤️ I'm in the process of getting my bum used to being held/handled . She hates it & after her spay surgery I had to force her bc I had to give her the after surgery meds. I think it really hurt our relationship. She's very comfortable in our home, she's free roam, but really hates being picked up. Thank you for posting this. It gives me hope that I will eventually get to the point where she will enjoy being handled. ❤️

[@outsider238]

Aww! Keep working on him! Sooner or later he'll figure out that being held means treats, pets and lovin'!😁😄

[@Browhatdoyouwant]

Him sitting there just his face expression is one of the most cutest things I’ve seen rabbits do. I love it when my rabbit does the almost closed eye thing and sits like that! For Pigpoke: muffin is a big fan of you

[@toddbob55]

Do you think he will eventually be as comfortable as Pipkin when picking him up??

[@s-ka7629]

That look his eyes look up is just uniquely cute.💚 Oh he bit 😳 Keep it up 👍🏼 don't give up, pigpoke will get used to it, just be PATIENT 🐰🍀 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@clairee4939]

Aww the funny faces he was pulling! Like a little wolf howling at the moon! “Shake it!“

[@strikkmoez]

I feel the need. The need... for feed!

[@OneMorePlease]

LoL! :D

[@CsicsiPlushHaas]

Awww! He'll soon get used to being picked up.❤️

[@adamhenderly1602]

This is so Buckeye he never liked getting picked up. I always petted him on the ground.

[@rachelcampbell8541]

I think he is all too aware he is a vulnerable prey animal. But, who knows. Perhaps it matters that he experienced the love of these wacky huge creatures. I plan to stay tuned. Peace.

[@patriciairby7438]

Oh my Pigpoke is such a drama king. 😂 keep working on him and he will get use to it. Give him a treat each time that is specific to picking him up

[@ARLimon74]

Pigpoke is an adorable bunny! More treats, please! Nom, nom! Delicious! Have a great day, 🐰 🐇 Pigpoke! Bunnies 🐰 RULE!

[@averagejoe3312]

He's coming around. Just give him time, he hasn't been handled much or showed love.

[@heatherpeterson5098]

I know the look. My bunny had to take seizure medication and he would have that look, hold the liquid medicine in his mouth then let it run out all over his chin. Stubborn little bunn.

[@PaulWillliams]

Such an adorable rabbit. I love its face at 6.56

[@stephanielorenzini73]

I totally understand why you would want your bunny to love you and to cuddle with you, but maybe you held him a little too long. He kept trying to get down, perhaps indicating he was very uncomfortable and stressed out.

[@sandracostello2833]

Watching this video twice. I see your boyfriend pushing your bunny's face two or three times. Your bunny seemed hesitant about coming forward towards your boyfriend. Like he was afraid of him, so he backed up against the wall. Your BF kept persisting. And he kept trying to put the plastic bag over the bunny's face. Then when your BF walked into the kitchen, your bunny looked up at your BF's face and stared at him. Are you sure that your bunny likes your BF? Or more importantly....does he like your bunny?

[@denisepelton6835]

Love the music! Yes PigPoke and Bugsy are similar in that way! Too cute 🥰 Bugsy would have bit me if I didn’t let him down when he was ready to go.

[@sarahmorris5932]

you are both amazing bun parents..bonding with(including picking up)pigpoke is just right! you can clearly see the trust&love💛

[@brandontreat4198]

Awe! I’m so happy that Pigpoke is getting more relaxed! I really loved the fact that Pipkin was so chill and the eating vids like the fridge cam, goes to school, and especially checking the mail vids are my personal favorites of Pipkin. I say, keep working with Pigpoke slowly. As he gets more used to it and gets older, I believe both he and all of us will really enjoy it. ❤️ U Pigpoke! Miss U Pipkin!!! ❤️ 🪦

[@sashaconrad3939]

Pigpoke is such a little star! I just love him. Go, Pigpoke! I hope you all have a great weekend. 😘

[@solarpoweredearthchild]

I love these Pigpoke vids because my rabbit is similarly aloof with a zesty personality!!! I'm amazed that Pigpoke eats when you hold him! My bun refuses to eat when I'm holding her, but now when I set her down after trimming her nails, etc, she acts like it didn't happen instead of avoiding me for a while. It does take 5000000 years to pick her up, though. Lol. She's too wise to my tricks with treats, and I'm not quite as fast as I need to be to catch her. Anyway, I feel like zesty rabbit content is lacking on my youtube, so I love watching Pigpoke be suspicious, cautious, curious, angry, and funny :) thanks for showcasing his personality and journey.

[@OneMorePlease]

Pigpoke is very wise to all manner of tricks as well. So good to hear we're not alone! :D

[@lisacorey6728]

Try rubbing their nose while you're holding them that usually comes them down. ♥️

[@jackanbub8166]

my rabbit Jackson has passed away on the 9th, its odd how a was just commenting a few days ago while he was happy and healthy. Losing another rabbit almost exactly a year after my rabbit Bubbles passed has really made me sad and regret a lot of stuff, especially after I found out the reason could've been easily avoided. I can't imagine how losing Pipkin affected you guys after having him for so long, Bubbles was about 8 months when he passed and Jackson was almost 2 years but it has caused me so much pain even with their short life span, GI stasis really is terrible. My rabbit, Floofala is doing good, she could be pregnant with Jackson as the dad, but its way too early to tell. Floofala also HATES being picked up she freaks out and squirms all over the place, but Jackson and Bubbles were like that too.

[@Lander76]

Too cute, love the way he looks up to mummy and daddy. Keep it up guys, he's getting there. he should get more comfortable with being picked up over time but it could take a few more months. It might help if you move slowly when handling him and picking him up. You could also try cradling him like a baby, my dutch bun didn't mind that.

[@chicobents]

Keep him down low. Our rabbit hated being up high or being lifted at all. Also wrap in a blanket or towel to keep him feeling safe if he's having nails clipped, etc.

[@DrDeliciou]

I am not sure who hates being picked up more... Pigpoke or my Dutch doe Daisy. the difference is that Pigpoke seems pissed off while Daisy acts terrified. I tried offering her treats to get her to accept being picked up but she won't eat anything when she is stressed.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

5:25 Pigpoke's got the best wingman ever!

[@Bombabingbong66]

Loves his Daddy. Keep looking at him for reassure. ❤ I hv 2 free roaming inside bunnies, one will be picked up, the other not. It is important to try and socialise them but not OTT. It's really hard work! My house looks like a farmyard in the morning after their adventures, they are a lot of work but gorgeous. 🐰🐰😍

[@lanawilliams3676]

The only time rabbits are picked up in the wild is when a predator has caught them and they are GOING TO BE KILLED. IT PRODUCES TERROR IN THEM

[@karenbuckles2520]

A triumph!!! Congratulations!

[@epicgamer6298]

Thats no step for a rabbbit One giant leap of man kind

[@bobbobertbobberton1073]

He looks pretty happy to me. My cat had never in his life let me hold him for more than 20 seconds.

[@kathleenpayne564]

Poor pig poker really does not like being picked up. He looks so scared.

[@isabelsanchezjimenez2743]

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