Hi, we are Haley, Tom and new continental giant rabbit Harry

by Haltom Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:22 pm

Hi, we are Haley, Tom and new continental giant rabbit Harry! Tom and i have been together 5 years and have always had cats but since moving into a flat with no outside access we have decided to welcome Harry into our home. He is ten weeks old and have been with us for one week. He was born in a shed in a litter of fifteen He is a light steel colour with one permeantly lopped ear. I was a little nervous of him at first as i havnt had a rabbit since i was five and being awear of those sharp teeth scared me a little. I didnt really know how to hold him (and still wonder) so ive done a bit of reading up and have had to figure it for myself. Harry was very shy at first, but we did our research and took things slowly, picking him up just once a day, not entering his sleeping area and not forcing ourselves on him. As ive only ever had cats in the past i felt a little bit cruel leaving him all alone at such a young age because if he was a kitten i would smother him with attention. I have bribed him out with treats and stroked him about three or four times a day. He now comes to us for treats when called and will come over and nudge us for strokes. Last night i brought him to bed with us for a little while and he lay happily grinding his teeth while we stroked him. Horray!!! So..early days yet but its already lots of fun. Any advice/tips are welcome i really want Harry to be as relaxed as possible. I have a persian cat called Chino, (currently living with my mum so he can enjoy her garden) who will let you pick him up any way you like and who will lye on his back and is just all floppy and very placid. I would like Harry to feel comfortable enough to behave like this! Have you seen Thor the Giant Rabbit on YouTube? Thats what i mean! Anyway, thanks guys and hi from us! X