Sometimes we don't take on bunnies for breeding or hand raising. Occasionally, they just need a bit more love before they find new homes.

Binky was my mum's rabbit, but my mum had been busy so Binky came to stay with us. She's always been super territorial and aggressive, but we thought giving her a different environment and hutch, with extra attention and running around time, might lighten up her mood. She ended up approaching me willingly in a large run for the first time, and stopped grunting at Tymikka every time she saw her (she really never liked Tymikka for some reason). It started getting cold, and Mum started to miss her bunny, so Binky went home. But she had a nice vacation with us.

Ollie wasn't meant to be a behavioural rescue, but he became one. He was meant to be a breeding buck, but when we got him he was terrified of everything and down right feral. When introduced to a female, he almost injured himself rying to get away. He thumped constantly, paced his hutch continuously, dug obsessively, and even drew blood biting and charging. Turned out all he needed was freedom to run and dig. He LOVES digging. With daily runs of the entire yard, he soon became a super loveable rabbit.

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A lot of rabbits just need freedom to become great companions. Letting them be a part of your life, adjusting to your daily routines, is a great first step. Put them in an area they can see you constantly and become accustomed to your presence. Giving them a chance daily (or more) to binky around and explore is the next step. Usually that's all it takes. Cuddles often, just relaxing together on the couch, everything helps.