Baby Bunny - My Talking Pet

FAQs

• Is it OK to touch a baby bunny?
  And don't panic if you or your child touches the bunnies. It's a myth that a mother rabbit (and many other wildlife mamas) will reject their babies if they have a human scent on them. Just cover the nest and don't touch the babies again; handling the little ones can cause injury and stress.
• How do you play with baby bunnies?
• What games can you play with your rabbit?
  Toy chase is a game that might interest some rabbits. Put a string on a toy and walk by your rabbit, dragging the toy slowly. A treat on top might encourage your rabbit to “chase” the toy. Some rabbits might enjoy batting at a toy you dangle in front of them, rather than chasing after something.
• How do you make a baby bunny at home?
  WHERE TO PUT THE BABIES. Make the babies a soft nest area in a box with clean towels. We like to put one folded towel on the bottom and another bunched on top of that, so the babies can snuggle into it. You can also purchase soft nesting wool from a pet store and put that on top of the towel.
• How do you play the rabbit game?
  Have rest of the people in the circle go "You've got the bunny!" Have the leader bunny make a mouth shape with their hand, points at them self, and opens and closes it while saying "bunny, bunny". Then they go "bunny, bunny" again, but pointing at another person in the circle. Repeat until someone makes a mistake.
• When can you play with a baby bunny?
  Once the babies are three weeks old, you can begin to interact with them a bit more. You can pet them, allow them to hop into your lap and pick them up occasionally. They aren't so delicate at this age, so you can treat them more like you would an older rabbit. But be gentle, and watchful for signs of stress.
• What is the baby version of a bunny?
  Your first instinct when you see one is probably to exclaim over how cute the little bunny is. However, baby rabbits are not called bunnies! Baby rabbits are actually called kittens! Sometimes they are referred to as kits or kitties, but the proper name for a baby rabbit is a kitten.