RABBITS EYES

Rabbits have an amazing view of the world. 

So many people wonder why their rabbit runs away from them when they go to touch him or her. 

The reason is often that they try to touch the rabbit on the front of the face. This is their 'blind spot'. 

A quick touch on the nose or between the eyes really frightens a rabbit because he or she couldn't see the hand coming.  Rabbit owners often ask how to pick up a rabbit. They wonder how to stop their rabbit running away from them. 

Picking up a Rabbit

1. Stroke your rabbit to calm him or her
2. Slide one hand under the rabbit's breast & one hand under the butt
3. Lift 

The secret is not to squeeze the rabbit. If you do so he/she will kick and scratch.
Most undesirable rabbit behaviour is caused by incorrect human handling.

Basket Handling Rabbits

BASKET HANDLING RABBITS

Pet rabbits should be handled by children using a basket with a bit of soft padding in it. Children don't have the strength or dexterity to correctly lift and hold or carry a rabbit. The shallow basket is a tool that enables them to cuddle and pet their rabbit without risking scratches or dropping it.

Parents take note!  If rabbits are picked up incorrectly they will scratch, kick and bite. Read this article to find out how to use cane baskets to make rabbit handling safe for bunnies and children.

Rabbits can be easily trained to hop into a cane basket.  

Here is how:

• First train your rabbit to come for a treat
• Hold a treat near the basket and call the bunny then drop the treat into the basket
• Make sure the basket is steady by pressing down on the handle because if it falls over he will run
• Once the bunny is confident you can lift up the basket and put it down with the bunny in it

By now your bunny should be ok if you lift the basket to a table or chair and interact with him/her

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