Why doesn't my rabbit like me?

Question

i got a baby lop eared rabbit yesterday she is Sooo beautiful i named her willow and every time i open her cage she runs to the corner i give her time by herself like i was told to do and i went in there this morning to give her her food and water and i went to sit next to her and stroke her but she ran to the corner any ideas???

Answer 1

she probably still needs time to get use to the new home. let her sniff u by putting ur hand in the cage for a while. feed her some treats but not too much. give her some time shell come around.

Answer 2

since you only got it yesturday,

your rabbit may need time to settle in,

i gave my 2 rabbits a few days to settle in

maybe when it runs into different corners, you should try and stroke him/her again

let him/her get used to you.

Answer 3

CAUSE SHE'S SCARED!

She's just been taken from her home to a new one away from her family

she will get used to you eventually.

Answer 4

Here

http://www.rabbit.org/

http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r...

Answer 5

We got two baby lops about three weeks ago.  You have to remember that they are not kittens..and not as social as other pets.  It is instinct to hide, and even as her trust grows--she will still have that instinct to stop and hide.

We have had ours for 3 weeks now and they still do that, but while we are holding them, they are fine and I believe they are enjoying their life.  They get play time free in the yard each day too, which makes them very happy (lops don't run away..they just hop a little and stop..)

Answer 6

You only got her yesterday? obvious answer. Your rabbit has been seperated from its mother and siblings, he is obviousely scared of being without them. all animals are anxious when they have been taken to a new home. My dog was very scared when I first got him, and my best friend has a rabbit and they were very scared when she first got them. Also, rabbits are very timid creatures. They are often scared by loud noises and fast movements. Try approaching your rabbit slowly, with a carrot, or a treat which willow likes, and talk to it in a calming voice. do not try to pick her up straight away because that will frighten her. you will be able to pick her up more if she trusts you, so try to convince her into trusting you. start by stroking her, then pick her up when you feel she is ready. do not rush and good luck!

Willow could be homesick because she is in a new place, so just give her a while to settle in. x

Answer 7

maybe she doesn't like her name, i think she may prefer wabbit or John

Answer 8

she's not use to the new environment give her time and socialize with her. give her little treats such as different types of veges that she doesn't usually eat for her meals

Answer 9

shes probablly  just not adapted fullly to her new environment, but im sure that she will soon enough, dont worry just giver her time

Answer 10

Rabbits are timid prey animals, so please do not think she does not like you. You just brought her home and she needs time to adjust to you. I handle my rabbits from birth and they are treated very well, yet they can still be very timid with new people.

Answer 11

Hello there,

                  It takes time, possibly one to three months for most rabbits to become settled. Make sure she has a covered area where she can go when frightened, and never intrude on this space. I would not handle her for a week or so, then fuss her from time to time and gradually increase the time. Mine was very nervous at first. When he settled. I used to have him under my t-shirt when I was reading in the evening. He is 4 years old now and very lively and tame and lives in the house. He welcomes visitors and is more popular than I am. Just take it gradually.   Good luck.

Answer 12

she knows ur related to elmer fudd!

http://www.monstersgame.co.uk/?ac=vid&vi...

Answer 13

bring carrots

Answer 14

willow probably wants her real parents, but don't worry, she'll get used to you soon=)

Answer 15

She's scared and not used to you yet - be patient, show her lots of love, hand feed he, and she'll come round. Enjoy!

Answer 16

you need to give her time to get used to the new surroundings and to get used to you, it will take her a week to become comfortable with everything. good luck  

Answer 17

Well she is only a baby and you have only had her 24 hours, she is obviously scared. Just keep going to see her and stroking her as much as you can and talking to her so that she knows that you are not going to hurt her....