Bunny won't jump onto things that are very high up...

[maherwoman]

Hey guys...

I've noticed that my Bunny doesn't want to jump onto things that are very high off the ground. For instance, we have a small cat-sized carrier on the floor of her play area that's about a foot high. She's wanted to jump on top of the thing since we brought her home, but just never tried...until I brought a capri-sun box into the room, and she scootched it over, and used it as a step. (She was so proud of herself, and so was I!!)

Is it normal for a young bunny to have some apprehension about jumping onto things that high up?

 

[Lissa]

It really depends on the bunny. Some are more curious than others.

 

[jordiwes]

Jordi is vertically challenged. Never jumped on anything in her life.

Wesley used to be a jumper but Jordi taught him that life is better at ground level .

 

[maherwoman]

So, for my bunny, should I provide a ramp for her to get to other levels in the cube cage we're going to build?

jordiwes wrote:

Jordi is vertically challenged. Never jumped on anything in her life.

Wesley used to be a jumper but Jordi taught him that life is better at ground level .

 

[jordiwes]

that would be a very good idea.

 

[maherwoman]

Ok, cool...I'll probably use one of the cube panels for a ramp. Thanks!

jordiwes wrote:

that would be a very good idea.

 

[Nadezhda]

It really does depend on the bunny and the age. When Oreo (rip) was young she wouldn't jump on anything. When she was fully grown, she would leap up onto everything! A week before she died, Oreo was feeling good and tried to jump onto the couch, but just barely didn't make and slid back down. I felt so bad for her! Silly old bunny!