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Post by HelenP Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:46 pm

Hello,
My name is Helen and last week I bought a 9 week old male rabbit whom I have named Ralph. He is a little shy but I am hoping he will venture out of his cage very soon so we can start bonding with each other.....Smile

Below is a picture of him, I think he is a lop, maybe harlequin, but not exactly sure. Have you any idea what he is?

Any tips on how to bond with Ralph are greatly appreciated. I am wondering should I put my hand in his cage and try to pet him, or should I wait until he eventually ventures out of the cage. I do sit with him beside his cage for periods throughout the day when he is out of his blue igloo and have opened the cage door, but so far have resisted the temptation to stroke/touch him as I don't want to frighten him. Any thoughts?

Hello I'm Helen from the UK Ralph


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Post by Jay Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:09 pm

Hi Helen and welcome to HH Very Happy
Ralph is beautiful :luv: He looks like a Harlequin Lop to me. Personally I'd let him come to you, his cage is his refuge, and if you put your in hand in it may upset him, although he looks like a lovely mellow fella! Wave


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Post by Guest Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:42 pm

Hi Helen and Ralph Wave

Welcome to Happy Hoppers. I would definately start trying to handle Ralph now. Not by picking him up at first but by stroking the 'bridge' of his nose as you talk quietly to him.

Rabbits have poor vision of objects closeby and head on because of how their eyes are positioned. So you need to make Ralph aware of your presence before touching him. Once he is happy with noserubs and taking food from your hand then make sure you pick him up a few times a day. Rabbits often dislike being picked up, but regular handling from a young age can help make it a bit easier to carry out health checks and grooming as Ralph grows up.

He will need two vaccinations to protect him from nasty Rabbit Diseases, Myxomatosis and VHD. He is old enough to have them now and I'd advise you to get the Myxomatosis Vaccination done first and then two weeks later the VHD Vaccination.

Once Ralph reaches puberty he will exhibit 'hormonal' behaviour including spraying wee over things he finds attractive !! Shocked Rolling Eyes Having him neutered will stop the hormonal behaviour and will make for a much happier Bunny.

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Post by Catsknickers Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:47 pm

Welcome to Happy Hoppers Helen and Ralph! Wave
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Post by fluffiebunnie Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:56 pm

Hello Wave
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Post by Kirsty&Lola Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:15 pm

welcome to Happy Hoppers - Ralph is gorgeous :luv:
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Post by Laura Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:17 pm

Welcome! Wave
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Post by Honey61 Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:36 pm

Hello Wave
Ralph is... :luv:
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Post by nethie Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:09 pm

welcome helen, what a gorge bunny :luv:

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Post by Sixer Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:10 pm

Hello and welcome Wave

Ralph is a cutie.
Vanessa xx
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Post by sally1974 Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:42 pm

Hello and welcome to HH Wave
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Post by Karina Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:50 pm

Hello Wave

Welcome to Happy Hoppers Very Happy
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Post by buddabun Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:43 am

Hi Helen, welcome to HH.

Ralph is gorgeous :luv: and I agree with what Jane said about gently introducing yourself to him. The more he is handled as a youngster, the happier he will be with it in future.

Hope you enjoy it here Wave
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Post by Rice Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:18 am

Welcome Helen and Ralph! Wave
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Post by Maizey Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:33 am

Hello Helen Wave Ralph is gorgeous :luv:
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Post by Josephine Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:43 am

Wave Hello Helen. Welcome to Happy Hoppers. You will enjoy it here, it is a very friendly forum.
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Post by Babybunnies4 Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:59 am

Hello and welcome Wave
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Post by *lily* Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:51 am

Hello! Wave
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Post by Rosie Rabbit Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:57 pm

Hi Helen Wave

Ralph is beautiful! :luv:
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Post by Faunus Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:15 pm

Hello Wave Wave

Welcome to HH Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

Nice to see you here. Wave
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