Questions about my bunny

[BessieBunBun]

I have questions about my bunny! I'm a new bunny owner. So here are some questions. I have a French Angora Bunny named Bessie.

1) How can I train my bunny to stay out of my guinea pig cages?
2) do I brush my bunnies tummy and how would i do that?
3) How do i clip her nails?
4) How should i pick up my bunny?

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

BessieBunBun wrote:

I have questions about my bunny! I'm a new bunny owner. So here are some questions. I have a French Angora Bunny named Bessie.

1) How can I train my bunny to stay out of my guinea pig cages?
2) do I brush my bunnies tummy and how would i do that?
3) How do i clip her nails?
4) How should i pick up my bunny?

well,lets see if i can assisst./.1.close the door,2.rabbits are cosumate groomers/chewers,during shedding-you can use wet hands,rinse,etc,etc,or brush if you prefer-(back and sides),-3.using a special nail trimmer(tool)the blades have a circular area which grips the nail/while cutting/nails get quite long/oddly enough you donot trim much off-maybe quarter inch/any more imagine cutting your finger nail off at the center(ouch)bleeding ,oh yea,hurts,.keep something handy like flour,cornstarch,for bleeding/use compess rag/like i say do not cut off much.4.both hands-one under the bum and chest/never the ears,..do you have any diet issues??,..sincerely james waller

 

[Flashy]

BessieBunBun wrote:

I have questions about my bunny! I'm a new bunny owner. So here are some questions. I have a French Angora Bunny named Bessie.

1) How can I train my bunny to stay out of my guinea pig cages?
Ideally they need to be kept completely separate so the easiest way to do it is to block it off. I am not sure she would learn she was not allowed them and actually followed that rule unless the guinea pig showed her that she was ot allowed in there (through fighting or aggressive behaviour) and that's obviously not something sensible to try. Far easier to block it off.
2) do I brush my bunnies tummy and how would i do that?
This article about Brushing and Grooming may be useful but because an Angora is a specialist breed with amazing fur it might be worth posting in the Rabbity and Showroom forum and asking for their advice. Did you get any advice from whoever you bought her from?
3) How do i clip her nails?
Hopefully this article about Nail Clipping should help.
4) How should i pick up my bunny?
This article about Lifting and Handling a Rabbit should be of use to you.

I would also suggest checking out the Bunny 101 forum too because it holds a mountain of knowledge.