Nurgal's Adventures

[rubberduckyo]

Every bunny has a personality of its own; Nurgal's is just extremely strong.

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He enjoys the simple things liketripping me, head butting me, and beating me in staring contests. Along with laying in front of the fan, bathing himself, and sitting in empty containers. Ohand taking over my backpack.

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He has his own little bunny garden that I’m sure ifI let him take care of, nothing would have a chance to grow. It contains basil, lemon herb, grass, and various other healthy herbs for him. And when it's time for something to eat he sits in his food dish that may or may not be empty and waits for something better to appear. He is the only bunny i know of that hates carrots.

P.S

I have more recent pictures these pictures are from when he was about 6 or 7 weeks old.The othersare just on my laptop. Once I get that thing back it will look like a collage of Nurgal.

 

[binkies]

That backpack is not yours. It is plainly obvious!

 

[SOOOSKA]

What an adorable bunny you have. I look forward to seeing more pictures of your little guy. What kind of bunny is he (besides being cute)?

Susan:bunnydance:

 

[rubberduckyo]

Nurgal is a Holland Lop.

 

[Haley]

Wow he is adorable!! I cant wait to see more pics.

 

[2bunmom]

Bunny in a bag!!!! Now that is really cute!! :biggrin2: Beckie

 

[Haley]

Bumping for more pics of this special little guy!

 

[rubberduckyo]

I'm sorry it's been so long. I have some personal stuff going on.

But you guys asked for more pictures and my laptop is willing to deliver!

Nurgal hasn't been up to much. Running around like a manic and jumping everywhere. You know the usual bunny stuff.

His latest victory is the window seat.

I walked up into my room the other day and there he was at eye level staring at me.

He seems to have a liking towards the fresh air and scenery. I kind of doubt that he likes the height but you never know.

I don’t have any other pictures that have turned out. Most of them are blurry cause he doesn’t want to stay still. But as soon as I get ones that are not blurry I’ll post them and the story behind them.



Hope all of your bunnies are doing well!

With Love,

Nurgal

(but mostly Jesse)

 

[kathy5]

what a cute sweet little bunny

 

[rubberduckyo]

I seem to be stuck between a rock and a hard place.

I feel as though i don't give nurgal enough attention and one on one time. but then again i'm not used to such an independent animal. i'm used to kittens and puppies that constantly want to be huggled and cuddled. and well, nurgal doesn't really like to cuddle. He likes to chew on everything and stare at me like i'm not doing a good enough job.

i have been debating between getting nurgal a better home one where they understand him and can pay oodles of attention to him or keeping him and hoping it works out.

anyway, i came on to here to post thisfor two reasons.

1. tips and helpful words to bond deeper with nurgal. games i can play with him, ways i can entertain him, and ways to get him to be a lap bunny.

2. i want to make sure that if i give:cry1: nurgal away he goes to a home that knows more about bunnies and will love him. and well, you guys seem to know your rabbits and love them with all your hearts.



all your thoughts would be apperciated.



nurgal and i thank you.

 

[ellissian]

Oh, I feel so sad for you. I'm sure your being a marvellous bunny mummy, some rabbits are just more aloof then others.

I'm sorry I can't be of any help both my indoor buns have been lap bunnies and affectionate from day one. I guess I was just lucky.

I'm sure someone will come along with ideas and advice for you soon.

Take Care.

 

[binkies]

I'm sure he is happy with you. Some buns just don't like to be cuddled. Ivory was like that. But I could see how thrilled she was when she got her favorite foods and things she liked throw around. J

ust find his favorites and make efforts to give them to him. Sit in the floor when he is out, he will be nosey and come to you to see what you are doing. Maybe have some treats handy when you do that and he will learn that you have good stuff. He will make more of an effort to come to you.

 

[aurora369]

In my opinion, I would keep him. Heres my reasoning:

It is better for Nurgle to be in a home with a steady supply of food and water and a safe place to live than the unknown. What happens if the people who adopt Nurgle lose interest after a few months? They might neglect him and he would be miserable.

At least staying with you, you know 100% that he's getting fed, watered, and proper vet care.

Does he get to come out to run around regularly? If he does, your best bet is to lie on the floor and let him come to you. Give him lots of toys to play with, and he should be plenty happy.

With some of my shyer fosters, associating treats with pets is a good way to teach them that pets are good. Give them a treat and sneak a nose rub or two in while they are enjoying the treat.

Also, how old is Nurgle? I have found that rabbits who are young (typically under a year) are more aloof and independent than older more mature rabbits. Neutering will definitely help. Every rabbit I've had from a baby has taken a year to a year and a half to calm down and become lovable.

Bunnies take lots of patience, but once you gain their trust it's worth every moment.

--Dawn

 

[Raspberry82]

Aurora's advice is really good and so true! With som buns it can take an extra dose of time and patience to get them to be more snuggly/friendly and attached to you. I urge you to stick with him.

I really feel for what you're going through right now and understand what it's like because there were MANY times I had the same doubts/thoughts with Max. A year ago I honestly didn't think Max could become the snuggle bun he is today or as well behaved as he is today. But through all of it, it has paid off. Your Nurgal seems pretty sweet already, just aloof is that right or no?


Max would NEVER let me pick him up or pet him without biting, nipping and kicking me or anyone else. He was very fear driven due to mistreatment and if Nurgal is already comfortable with you it will be much easier.

It can take time and plenty of patience and reading other people's stories/advice on here was the biggest help to keep with it and persevere.

What I did:

Every day I would spend an hour or more putting him and me (and the litter box) in a closed off empty room for one on one time. I didn't put toys or anything else in the room that would distract him, just us (kitchens often work well for this too if you get a baby gate to block the entrance or if they're not 100% litterbox trained) this was also to help break his chewing habits especially since he had little interest in his toys. And stay as close to his level as you can.. i would often lay on th floor or sit.

Build trust and show him affection in any way you can.. I used treats in the beginning and tried to limit them to use only when needed and only during the one on one time in the separate room, and in tiny amounts so they would be effective and he wouldn't get tired of them. Hiding them in your hands or on your tummy while laying down worked well and i'd sneak pets while he was eating and used tons of praise.

Hope this helps! If you get stuck or get frustrated feel free to message me

:rabbithop

Athena & Max

 

[rubberduckyo]

well after reading what you guys wrote i decided to give nurgal and i a chance. he is still a baby and has a lot of growing up to do.

problem is my mom now says i have to get rid of him. so i don't have a choice anymore.:bigtears:

thanks for all your help guys!

:heart:nurgal and jesse

 

[ellissian]

I'm sorry What reason did your mum give you?

 

[ThatsMySimi]

Aw, thats so sad that you have to get rid of him... I wish there was some way to change your mothers mind.

 

[rubberduckyo]

my mom says that nurgal is too smelly, chews on too many things, and all in all is a burden. which is not true but it's her house, her rules.:sad:

i just really hope i can find him a home that won't think his too smelly or messy and that will love him more than i do.

 

[Phinnsmommy]

Have you neutered him? That will reduce the smell by a mile. I hardly ever smell Phinn when he's inside, and he isn't even litter trained.

Rabbits chew by instinct, so as long as you give him hay,toys that he can chew on, a bunny proofed area, it shouldn't be a problem.

I think your mom is confusing rabbits curious and destructive nature and him being a "burden".

Any pet smells, dogs, cats, hermit crabs, fish... even us humans smell.

I really hope you can see that Nurgal isn't as big of a "burden" as your mom thinks. Its just him being- a rabbit.

 

[rubberduckyo]

how much does neutering cost cause i might not be able to afford it. :dunno

i got him toys and other objects to chew on but he perfers chewing on other things and when i try to distract him with what he should be chewing on he puts his nose up in the air and hops off.

i have the feeling i just don't understand bunnies too well and my mom not at all.