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It depends on the rabbit. Some are quite comfortable sitting in your lap or very close to you. Other prefer to keep their distance. With time and patience you can teach your bunny that being held isn't a bad thing but you have to take it slow so you don't stress him/her out. I've had my rabbit for 5 years and she still will not sit in my lap but she will often sit next to me or under my chair/bed.
Also, most rabbits do not like being picked up and held while you're standing. When you do have to pick up your bunny make sure you always support it's hind legs and hold it tight against you so it can't jump out and hurt him/herself.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoRabbits enjoy having their ears petted; however, NEVER use a rabbits ears as a way to restrain them or pick them up. This is very painful for the rabbit. If you are looking for a good way to pick up a rabbit, follow this link: http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-11/lift.html
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∙ 15y agoNo, this is very painful for the rabbit. The best way to hold a rabbit is with one hand under his body and the other hand holding his hind legs, so that he is supported. Also, it helps to hold him close to your body, so he is less likely to jump out of your arms. No, this is very painful for the rabbit. The best way to hold a rabbit is with one hand under his body and the other hand holding his hind legs, so that he is supported. Also, it helps to hold him close to your body, so he is less likely to jump out of your arms.
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∙ 12y agoIf you held a rabbit by the ears, you would frighten the rabbit very much and cause it terrible agony. You might even break the ears, and when that happens they can't be fixed. Picking a rabbit up by the ears is animal cruelty! Don't do it.
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∙ 12y agoYou should never lift a rabbit by its ears as it is extremely painful to them and it can cause hearing loss and damage.
You should also never lift a rabbit up by its pelt IE scruff of the neck.
To pick up a rabbit properly, first you should pet the rabbit, get its confidence so that the rabbit does not think you are not going to hurt it. Pet the back stroke the ears etc. They like that. Then put your hands under rabbit below front legs if possible picking up by hind feet with the feet sitting in palm of hands bring rabbit up to your chest so feet are immediately supported by your body. Rabbits do not fly and they like there feet on the ground, or to feel a solid object under there feet. this method should be always done no matter what you are going to do keep petting the animal so it feels good in your hand and protected this includes if you are Culling your rabbits never cull a rabbit in front of or near other rabbits its not nice always treat them with love and respect they deserve that even if they are going to be you dinner. Thank you if you have an unruly rabbit with out picking them up you can use ears and scruff of neck to control them but never over do it or actually lift the rabbit up off the cage floor or where every they are at.
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∙ 14y agoYes, it is bad to lift a pet rabbit up by it's ears.
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∙ 11y agoyes it ok to hold a bunny by the ears but becareful not to hurt it
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Is a pet shop the best place to get a rabbit from?
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What do you feed your pet rabbit?
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What is the name of sofia's pet rabbit?
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Is it bad to feed your pet rabbit some meat?
yes
Where should you stroke your rabbit?
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What is a sentence for rabbit?
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Where can you get a pregnant pet rabbit?
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Are dandilions safe for your pet rabbit?
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Is a rabbit the perfect pet for you?
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What is the duration of Elmer's Pet Rabbit?
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What do you call a nz rabbit cross a normal pet rabbit?
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When was Elmer's Pet Rabbit created?
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