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 !!!

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.

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 !

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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 🤷‍♂️

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 😍

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

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! 😄

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!

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

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

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).

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

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

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

Awwww loved this video!

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.

this vid deserves a million likes

This actually helped me! Thank you so much :)

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!!!

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

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 👉🏼👈🏼

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

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

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

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

Thank you sooo much this helped me a lot

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

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.

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.

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

Cute bunnies!

This video was so informal.. tho I knew this info.. I appreciated this tho and the thorough explanation.

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

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

Don’t worry. You’re not alone! My rabbit is the same.

Your bunnies are so cute

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 😊

Dis the first vid i watched and i love it.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

Great video 😃

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

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 💜

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

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..

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

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.

Hey quick question where did you get that Play pen?

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

My rabbit is like me like hugs but not for long.

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

where did you get this play pen and how tall is it? i really want one for my rabbit because he lives in a cage and i really want him in a bigger space and he hops over his current play pen

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.

Mine stands up in her cage when she wants me to pick her up. Which is every time she see me. Lol

Good editing nice video ❤️

Good video thanks!

Yap, also my bunnies DO STRONGLY DISLIKE all the pick up situation.

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

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.

True that. Would love a nail clipping video

Where did you get the pen from?

Thank you

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.

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

Thanks

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.

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

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

my bunnies don’t like to be picked up, but they do like to be held lmaoo

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?)

Your rabbit looks exactly like mine I name him oreo

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

Will babby bunnies be easier to pick up

I don't understand how you can keep their pen so clean! My rabbit is always making a mess with the hay in his bathroom box, and getting it everywhere on my carpet and in his pen. Any tips?

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

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😢😢

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!

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❤

Im so lucky with my oldest bunny because he loves being held lol. He was easy to tame to being held tho because he is blind. Basically i would pick him up to help guide him to food or other nice things so he associates being picked up with good stuff. He also loves petting and attention so that also helps lol. Lap time is a reward for him. My youngest will act as if you are trying to murder her if you even try to hold her still in any slight way, let alone start picking her up LOL and she will NOT calm down for a good while. Genuinely its like shes ready to break her own back.

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?

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.

Just when I thought my 2 buns were making progress bonding woke up to fur flying and one very pissed off bun. Serious setback.

I can’t wait to get a bun aaaaaAAAA