How to Befriend a Shy Bunny

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  • @lindaseivert5675
    @lindaseivert5675 3 роки тому +23

    Thank you so much for this! I'm only a kid and I've found that having a happy bunny that trusts you can be hard to get. I've been waking up at five am to read your articles so my partner Marshmellow can be happy. Marshmallow can be pretty shy but I've been working with and he's been seeming more comfortable around people. Marshmallow is a dorf Albino bunny and i got him about a year ago. He's truly a sweetheart and I love him so much. I've been saving up money to get him a lot of toys and treats to make him as happy as he can be 😊! I have a four year old little brother and he can be quite scary to my little companion. Marshmallow has really been opening up to me and other people. I will try these techniques and then come back to this video in a few months! 😊😁

  • @katjweiss
    @katjweiss 4 роки тому +14

    got my two boys from the shelter 2 days ago - they are about 8 months old and seem to have settled into my place but are still super shy around me! this video is super encouraging though, thank you

  • @bigglowstick7842
    @bigglowstick7842 4 роки тому +13

    Finally a good video on the exact thing I’m looking for!

  • @emp2291
    @emp2291 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! I've started fostering and have been watching your videos for advice. My latest foster is much more shy than the ones before so this really helps! 🥰

  • @ThumpersMama18
    @ThumpersMama18 3 роки тому +2

    Ellie is always searching your hands for treats 🤣 you can always tell which buns are good on training

  • @Erudotic
    @Erudotic 3 роки тому +5

    Ow I love Ellie! She so happy and confident!

  • @elianadelcarmenhernaoherna1534
    @elianadelcarmenhernaoherna1534 3 роки тому +8

    I think its supper cute how you always giggle in the intro because Ellie is doing something silly

  • @garrettlitt7224
    @garrettlitt7224 2 роки тому

    Hi !! I brought a rabbit home from our local humane society this afternoon and he has been a dream ! I’m already on step 3 :D I lay down in the corner of the room and he’s coming up to me all the time and I break his little treats into 10 TINY pieces and reward him for coming over . He laid beside me tonight and started purring when I rubbed his back . Thank you for your video it helped me a ton !

  • @OsnackieO
    @OsnackieO 4 роки тому +1

    I got two rabbits in need of a new home, a female and a male. Both intact... They are about 2 years old, so I want to have them fixed as soon as possible. I have made appointments for both of them. I had them checked by my vet and the female needed treatment for a very nasty sinus infection, and she absolutely HATED the meds I had to give her. So I’ve had to work harder for her trust. And they don’t seem to have gotten the love they needed, but they will now. I already love them to bits. And they seem to love their new homes so much, that it rubs of on their stance on me a little. I don’t think that they used to have space or toys, or even the proper diet. His poop used to be scarily small and almost black, but now he makes perfectly big and healthy poops. I’m so proud! 💖 And I can’t wait for when they are healed and the hormones are reduced, to see how they will get along with bonding. But I am very prepared for all that, when it is time. I just hope they will like each other.

  • @mk3_okc
    @mk3_okc 4 роки тому +3

    Went from nice and shy girl to let’s gets straight to the point love it

  • @laurafanner9428
    @laurafanner9428 4 роки тому +6

    Hi, thanks for making this video it's super informative. I just got my bunny 9 days ago, she was 8 weeks old then. Took her to the vet for a checkup yesterday and had trouble getting her in her travel case so think she was a bit stressed by that as she is very shy and we haven't been able to pet her much yet. My vet has told me just feed her hay and pellets and that she is too young for any treats until about 5 months old so I won't be able to bribe her affections. I will keep tuning in to your videos, thanks again for your tips you seem like a real expert I am very grateful!

  • @asha7085
    @asha7085 2 роки тому

    I’ve had my bun from a baby. She’s almost a year old & sweet. But had a terrible time while I was away. I also had to give up 1 bunny as she wasn’t bonded to her.
    So now she’s getting used to being a solo bunny. We didn’t bond well before. So I think this vid will help me to build a strong, consistent bond. & make her not feel so anxious & sad.
    Also, really praising this vid highly!! Your experience with bunnies is so helpful. Because so much of having a bunny is trial & error. & you take that away. So thank you ☺️

    • @JScott-md6dv
      @JScott-md6dv 2 роки тому

      Hi, I currently have rabbit that’s a bit shy, he doesn’t seem to like being pet, has this advice worked for you?

  • @Tummyboxx
    @Tummyboxx 3 роки тому +1

    I’m taking care of a rabbit for 2 weeks, and while I have experience taking care of a variety of exotic animals, this is my first time with a bunny, and your videos have been super helpful. I’ve mostly left her alone and it’s day 3 tomorrow; my plan is do do a quiet activity next to her enclosure for a few hours.

    • @heatherrogers548
      @heatherrogers548 3 роки тому

      I hope the activity went well and you are having fun together. Good luck!

  • @jazminek.7740
    @jazminek.7740 4 роки тому +31

    I just got a boy bunny (lionhead breed) an hour ago and he’s so shy!! he’s observing one spot in my room lol

    • @amiyag.8814
      @amiyag.8814 4 роки тому +4

      I just got a holland lop baby bunny (2 months old) yesterday and it’s so hard to not pet him or hold him and bond with him. He just runs away lol

    • @jdomplayz7879
      @jdomplayz7879 4 роки тому +1

      same

    • @bushrashaikh8046
      @bushrashaikh8046 3 роки тому

      Cool I got a boy rabbit two but he's in a cage and he's new

    • @milkRasberryshake
      @milkRasberryshake 3 роки тому +4

      @@bushrashaikh8046 try not to keep him too much in a cage, they like to be able to run around, my old bunny hated to be in a cage at night and was much more relaxed when she was let outside

  • @Lioness0614
    @Lioness0614 3 роки тому

    My boy is just shy of touching but is comfortable with me being in the room. He flops and sniffs me and comes up to me just fine just is shy of touch. Noise doesn't seem to bother him at all so I sit in his xpen with my videos/movies/shows playing and clean their poops daily and give treats and their veggues. hes slowly letting me start to pet him now. It's only taken a week and a half ❤

  • @kelsey5440
    @kelsey5440 4 роки тому +2

    I just got a rabbit today and she’s a little shy, she mostly just stays in her litter box, but she likes to be picked up so I think she’ll worm up quickly :3

  • @amygauthier7395
    @amygauthier7395 4 роки тому +3

    i love your rabbit so much lolll. when you pet them, they sheds, and it looks like its snowing since theyre white

  • @rubabmubarrat
    @rubabmubarrat 3 роки тому +1

    Love you and your Ellie. stay blessed

  • @nadinedost1314
    @nadinedost1314 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this very helpful Video. We have a rabbit from a petrescue and he is very shy. But with your steps he leaves his house for treats and even eat it out of my hands. And maybe someday he doesn't hide everytime

  • @barbaralawrence-rodriguez2981
    @barbaralawrence-rodriguez2981 3 роки тому

    You are very sweet Bunny Lady Amy.

  • @Erudotic
    @Erudotic 3 роки тому

    On the floor is so important! I once knew a rabbit that had always been kept in a hutch on top of a bookcase. Terrified of the slightest bit of height. Took quote a while for it to eventually jump on top of things like the others love to.

  • @candyli1668
    @candyli1668 3 роки тому

    Thanks! I just got a one-month bunny(Tiramisu) 3 days ago and every time I tried to pick him up he ran away lol but I'm gonna make a door for him so every playtime, he could just come out instead of me trying to catch him all the time lol

  • @lilbroccoli9235
    @lilbroccoli9235 3 роки тому

    I’m in step three! Thanks so much she’s only a month old🥺

  • @klaudiawilus6081
    @klaudiawilus6081 4 роки тому +9

    Hi! I found you on Pinterest and I love yours videos. Can't wait to see them all 😁

  • @Samahahassan
    @Samahahassan 4 роки тому +1

    I just got my baby bunny and a momma bunny 5 hours ago!! The mom is really shy and doesn’t like being pet but the baby likes being pet and I just held the baby cause I wanted to ( i was so stuped) and then I feel like the baby hates me now cause she doesn’t interact with me over a hour now so idk I really hope this vid tips work and while I was holding her she got so scared she started squirming and scratching :(

  • @markeisharobinson6437
    @markeisharobinson6437 2 роки тому

    What would you suggest for baby bunny? My bunny is 9 weeks old and is getting use to our home and has never been housed alone till now.

  • @floraxava5868
    @floraxava5868 3 роки тому +1

    So are got my baby bunny 4 days ago and she lets me pet her and she dosent run. but I just wanna make sure, if I pet her and she doesn’t run dose that mean she likes it?

  • @VBYCHOICE
    @VBYCHOICE 2 роки тому +1

    My rabbit escaped a meat factory. I have him totally relaxed after 2 months !!

  • @Okdan.
    @Okdan. 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @helenbunnehmummeh5154
    @helenbunnehmummeh5154 3 роки тому

    2:24 socks 😂

  • @samanthahughes6669
    @samanthahughes6669 3 роки тому

    informational vid.. thanks!

  • @evalugala3979
    @evalugala3979 4 роки тому +21

    I got a baby bunny an hour ago and its really shy, i wonder how long it'll be until she comes up to me 😇
    Edit: he*

    • @bigglowstick7842
      @bigglowstick7842 4 роки тому +2

      Eva Lugala any updates?

    • @fluffybunny4891
      @fluffybunny4891 4 роки тому +2

      True any updates?

    • @evalugala3979
      @evalugala3979 4 роки тому +3

      .

    • @evalugala3979
      @evalugala3979 4 роки тому +12

      Well....He now is not shy anymore, I've also decided to free roam him because i felt bad for him being in his cage all the time. Um and he comes and sniff me alot often so yeay he's doing just fine

  • @curtainwolf2958
    @curtainwolf2958 3 роки тому

    I adopted a rabbit yesterday and he is very shy so this is an awesome video to help with learning to bond. Question though, were those raisins that you were giving out in the 'trail' of treats at about 8:20?

  • @legobuddies
    @legobuddies 4 роки тому

    Excellent video!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜

  • @fiaF_Xx
    @fiaF_Xx 2 роки тому

    Btw all rabbits are different!!! I got My rabbits 3 days ago and they already let me stroke them, on the 1st day i wasn’t aloud to stroke them. But now they will let me stroke them i still have to work on it a bit as they still flinch a bit sometimes.

  • @ravinderkumarrana9930
    @ravinderkumarrana9930 4 роки тому +2

    Interesting

  • @paigemorgan1019
    @paigemorgan1019 3 роки тому

    Hi! I got my bun primrose we call her prim on Thursday…she was really shy and wouldn’t go anywhere near me she stayed in a certain corner next to her little box (she uses the litter so well) everyday I’ve spent a hour + just sitting with her she climbed up on me to have a treat the other day and I caught it on film I was so happy. Is this a sign of trust? Does this mean that I could possibly train her tricks in a few days? I also hand feed her food sometimes I literally put her food in the palm of my hand she she’ll eat it so carefully but my last bunny would attack me and I’m very cautious of her when I know she wouldn’t hurt me.

  • @heatherlacovara4601
    @heatherlacovara4601 4 роки тому +1

    What breed is Ellie? She looks a little like my rex. Beautiful

  • @kawaiianart
    @kawaiianart 4 роки тому

    Hi Amy! Just wanted to know what kind of carriers do you recommend for bunnies? I was looking for ones that had zipper opening on both sides on etsy. Thank you!

  • @luhhzachx
    @luhhzachx 4 роки тому +3

    Please help me eith my rabbit. His name is steve for some reason he hides away from me and what ever i do he runs away i tried watching videos to help me about this. My rabbit is a white newzealand btw

    • @tuzzut7999
      @tuzzut7999 3 роки тому

      Make him jealous, pretend playing with some bunny plushy and giving it treats

  • @tiffniemiller4528
    @tiffniemiller4528 2 роки тому

    Where did you get the pen you use?

  • @heyitsyarabear
    @heyitsyarabear 4 роки тому

    Where is your hidey house from? I’ve been looking for a corner one like that to help with free-roaming my bun!

  • @bunnytrainer697
    @bunnytrainer697 4 роки тому

    Your bunny is so funny like my rabbit

  • @4-hfarm671
    @4-hfarm671 4 роки тому

    I got a previous free roam rabbit she is spayed and went to nursing homes but she lived with a 17 year old and her mom in a quite house to a loud house with kids and is so scared i have her free roam i havnt seen her eat or drink or use bathroom in Litterbox

  • @mountainviewvintage386
    @mountainviewvintage386 Рік тому

    But when they’re young 3-6 months I thought we weren’t supposed to do any kind of treats at all

  • @mmoon21
    @mmoon21 4 роки тому

    Hi omg we have the same bunny but my rabbit is kinda smoll

  • @jessicawiltshire6451
    @jessicawiltshire6451 4 роки тому

    My rabbit is 3 months and 2 weeks and I’ve had him for almost 4 weeks. I got him a big pen as I work fulltime. I sit with him and let him out every morning for an hour and evening for a couple hours. He still is scared and barely likes me to pet him. He only comes out occasionally and I’ve only picked him up 3 times. What am I doing wrong 😔any advice?

  • @nicolasyvertsen6354
    @nicolasyvertsen6354 3 роки тому

    I just picked up a little bunny but he is so shy he doesn’t even want a treat... what do I do?

  • @dr.m.almansoori9830
    @dr.m.almansoori9830 3 роки тому

    Rabbit 🐰 should trust owner I think this is a key.. What do you think?

  • @shannon2228
    @shannon2228 4 роки тому

    Thank you !!!!!

  • @803bikelife3
    @803bikelife3 2 роки тому

    Just got my baby bunny and she is shy but is starting to free up tho

  • @trumanhw
    @trumanhw Рік тому

    hahaha. very first thing she did (by not paying attn to how she talks with her hands..?) FLAIL into her bunnies FACE. Again, she doesn't do this on purpose. Shes super sweet (personable, adorable, etc) ... but for some reason, people just don't realize how their hands flail away at animals faces. I hope "The Bunny Lady" will watch the videos of her with the volume off maybe..? And just watch her hands relative to her bunnies face / eyes and think from the bunnies perspective. I really don't have ideas of how to manage the behavior (its obviously find w humans, probably good with kids or people who need visual cues if they don't speak english as a first language) ... but maybe sitting on her hands? Hand restraints..? Something so that when she tries to flail there's an immediate feedback mechanism...otherwise, (kinda like the way I pronounce kilometer with the emphasis on the wrong syllable) ... without immediate reminder I'd probably have a hard time retraining my behavior.

    • @renefrost5358
      @renefrost5358 Рік тому

      Please direct viewers to the creative line of informative videos you have made. This gal is doing a wonderful job. So many would be lost without her and her information. I love freedom of speech, it leaves you the right to choose if something is appropriate to say or not. Some things people say and remark with are so petty.

  • @Aisha-uo2hf
    @Aisha-uo2hf 4 роки тому

    what treats
    does she use?

  • @pushkarsakhamuri8059
    @pushkarsakhamuri8059 2 роки тому

    Why does my bunny not eat lettuce tho it is not iceb or smth elss

  • @elachill
    @elachill 4 роки тому +1

    I was sitting with my bun in his cage/play pen and giving him treats when he approached and he was chill at first and then started thumping at me :/ any tips?

    • @liviwall662
      @liviwall662 4 роки тому +1

      Did you stop giving him treats? thumping doesn't always mean fear my rabbits do it when I stop petting them so he could've just been annoyed that the treats stopped coming

    • @elachill
      @elachill 4 роки тому

      @@liviwall662 he hid in a corner and started this. I did not give him more treats because he was not near me/asking for them

    • @liviwall662
      @liviwall662 4 роки тому +2

      @@elachill well he could've gotten spooked, just give it time and try again I've had a rabbit for almost a year now and he's still skittish depending on how you approach, for some rabbits it takes longer to gain their trust ☺️ good luck once you've bonded with a rabbit their fantastic companions!

  • @HoverDiglett
    @HoverDiglett 2 роки тому

    My bunny wound let me pet it some times

  • @kevinwetherell1748
    @kevinwetherell1748 3 роки тому

    Bun

  • @bunnytrainer697
    @bunnytrainer697 4 роки тому +1

    What is shy

  • @mohina8432
    @mohina8432 3 роки тому

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @x-ray3431
    @x-ray3431 3 роки тому +1

    My rabbit only comes to me only for treats. He is extremely anti social. He's a bit of a douche 😑

  • @pathena0803
    @pathena0803 2 роки тому

    kkkkk

  • @tofuv8466
    @tofuv8466 2 роки тому

    Thank youu My bunny rimochi is starting to trust me more and more with time