tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112202502559456.post541100409243296295..comments2023-10-31T07:31:50.999-07:00Comments on Emily's Hoppin' Hotots: Another Rabbit Myth... busted.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06304109624851767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112202502559456.post-40496549113224854702012-03-27T14:55:10.366-07:002012-03-27T14:55:10.366-07:00Hmmm... good question. I can't really say how...Hmmm... good question. I can't really say how she'll turn out, but if you can keep trying to hold her, she could definitely turn around. I have heard stories of rabbits who won't let anyone hold them becoming totally cuddly after being faithfully given lots of attention, so I guess I would just keep working on her. :) Sorry, I know that's not much help, but hope that gives you some ideas... :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304109624851767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112202502559456.post-27789070262887211752012-03-27T14:08:56.037-07:002012-03-27T14:08:56.037-07:00This post really interests me, as we adopted a 1-y...This post really interests me, as we adopted a 1-year-old hotot mix a few months ago. Daisy is very affectionate and will groom me all day if I let her, nudges our hands for attention and generally loves to be loved on, but she will NOT let us pick her up or hold her - she'll jump down and give a loud THUMP with her foot, then hide for a bit (she is litter trained and has the run of the house). We've stopped trying to pick her up, but we do spend a lot of time loving on her. I wonder if it's possible for her to come around in time, or if this is the way she'll always be?Tamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112202502559456.post-20770452727362795422012-03-24T14:03:16.898-07:002012-03-24T14:03:16.898-07:00Thanks for the input. I would agree that lines ar...Thanks for the input. I would agree that lines are important, but tend to think that handling has more of an influence on temperment. In example, some babies of mine out of a buck that was supposedly really mean are totally cuddly and sweet, I've been handling them tons since birth. <br />While there probably is bunnies that are just more naturally friendly than others, and lines are important, I think handling will make the most difference of anything.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304109624851767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112202502559456.post-26699656277760622492012-03-23T18:17:06.763-07:002012-03-23T18:17:06.763-07:00The lines they're out of is more important the...The lines they're out of is more important then how much they're handled. Don't get me wrong....handling is important! I got does(D.H.) from a less-than-friendly line....both jr.'s. One never did settle down and was so aggressive I was unable to even raise litters out of her. The other took 2 years....this after biting me so severely she went down to the bone. Her kits settled down after weaning...luckly they always got thier daddy's personality. I now have a litter, that due to a crazy life right now, are 3 weeks old and have hardly been handled. They were examined and the nestbox was turned and they are now running around the cage....very curious and friendly. The run right up for attention almost every time.Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112202502559456.post-76483032364654666612012-03-23T09:51:51.183-07:002012-03-23T09:51:51.183-07:00Thanks Julie! I know, I have a rabbit like that (...Thanks Julie! I know, I have a rabbit like that (unfriendly) and it's no fun at all. :( Mickey is my favorite, he's almost agressive in wanting attention... LOL! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304109624851767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112202502559456.post-70035647293146221942012-03-22T18:30:42.787-07:002012-03-22T18:30:42.787-07:00I agree completely with you! I love the type of bu...I agree completely with you! I love the type of bunnies who will run up to see you and puuuusshhh their head into your hand for attention. It's frustrating dealing with ones that aren't friendly and flinch when you reach toward them. :(Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686515313667693232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112202502559456.post-74960384561886997782012-03-22T15:09:46.717-07:002012-03-22T15:09:46.717-07:00Awww, thanks Sarah! I was hoping it made sense, k...Awww, thanks Sarah! I was hoping it made sense, kind of a thrown together post, my thoughts were all tangled up on that one! Glad I got it across somewhat, though.<br />I really appreciate your kind words and I'm glad to know that what I strive for is paying off, so thank you so much! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304109624851767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112202502559456.post-3052323843437312002012-03-22T13:20:15.325-07:002012-03-22T13:20:15.325-07:00Well said! The sweetness and friendliness is why ...Well said! The sweetness and friendliness is why we were so blown away when we met Maui, but I was seriously impressed to see that all your bunnies are just as sweet! You do an amazing job! I know I keep telling you this, but it's true, and you deserve to be commended for it! Loved this post!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761320785196438887noreply@blogger.com