Who doesn't want to hold a rabbit? They are perhaps one of the most delicate creatures ever touched by human hands. However, they are also very fragile and must be lifted and handled properly. Read this article to learn how to lift and hold one of these funniest, furry and blissful creatures.
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Part 1 of 2: Lifting the Rabbit Up
Step 1. Approach the rabbit so they see you picking it up
Kneel so that you are about the same height as the rabbit. This helps him know that you want him to look your way and be harmless. Some rabbits feel comfortable when they are petted. Gently stroke his head or rub his ears down.
Step 2. Remember some of the nature of rabbits
The first is never ever lift your rabbit up by holding its ears. Would you like to be lifted off the ground by holding your ear? The second thing is that you have to remember that not all rabbits like to be picked up. You have to train your rabbit – get him used to being picked up and memorized by your smell. The third thing is that you have to remember that rabbits are very fragile creatures – they have very weak skeletons and are very likely to get injured if not picked up properly.
Step 3. Place the hand you normally use to write under the rabbit's arm
Your fingers should be comfortable under the rabbit's armpit and holding the chest. Doing this will provide support for the rabbit's upper body.
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You can also lift the rabbit from its midsection. Place your hands all over the rabbit's midsection between the front and back legs, slowly and carefully.
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Step 4. Place your other hand on the back of the rabbit's body
You'll need to lift him out of the cage by bending his bottom and lifting him up with your hands on his torso. The point of this method is to make your rabbit as comfortable as possible while keeping its safety in mind. Your rabbit may try to jump out of your hand if he doesn't like being picked up. When you hold him with one hand under his torso and the other on his buttocks, you will make it difficult for him to jump away.
Part 2 of 2: Holding the Rabbit
Step 1. Lift the rabbit towards your chest
Once you've lifted him out of the cage, you should cradle your rabbit on his chest. If you're comfortable (and your rabbit isn't trying to escape), you can switch the position of your hand holding the torso with the forearm of your hand holding the buttocks. This way, he will sit in a safe position and you can caress him with the other hand.
Step 2. Pet your rabbit as you hold it
Lifting and moving can cause a rabbit to feel stressed. Stroking him on the head and stroking his back with your hands can help soothe him. You can also talk to him in whispers.
Don't make sudden movements while holding your rabbit. Look at it from your rabbit's point of view – he's at a higher position than he's used to, and his hunting animals are meat-eating birds (eagles, eagles, falcons, etc.) Rabbits don't really like heights
Step 3. Put the rabbit back in the cage when you're done handling it
Lower your body slowly toward the entrance to the cage. If you are placing your rabbit in front of the cage door, gently move your torso (the part your rabbit will definitely press) and gently place him in the doorway and slowly close the door.
If your rabbit is kept in an open cage, hold him close to your body when lowering him. When your torso is low enough, hold your rabbit tightly with your fingers on his armpits and hind legs. Lower him to the ground and let him go
Tips
- Practice! The more you get used to it, the more your rabbit will trust you and won't try to run away when you pick him up.
- If you're scared, your rabbit will get scared too and hurt you, so take it easy and relax. The rabbit will feel it too, and it will calm down.
- If the rabbit resists, slowly lower it down without hurting its back, as they are very weak.
- If you hold the baby rabbit on its back, it won't be able to breathe. Keep that in mind when you're holding a baby rabbit.
- Sometimes gently covering the rabbit's eyes can help calm them down.
- If your rabbit starts biting or scratching, it may want to be lowered or returned to the cage.
- If you panic the rabbit will panic, so practice.
- Rabbits are very weak. At first, most rabbits don't want to be picked up. So get your rabbit familiar with yourself.
Warning
- Rabbits have very weak spines, so treat them gently. Their strong hind legs can injure their own spine if they struggle too much. Be sure to support the rabbit's bottom so it doesn't hurt itself.
- Their backs are not very flexible, so they will lean towards the upper right side.
- Don't put the rabbits down while they're struggling. This can cause injury and teach your rabbit that struggling is the best way for you to let him go. Try to hold your rabbit firmly, wait for it to calm down, then put the rabbit down.
