Proper Handling of your Rabbit
DO pick up your rabbit with one hand under its front legs, supporting its rib cage in your hand
DO pick up your rabbit by supporting its butt/back legs with your dominant hand
DO pick up your rabbit with its head facing you
DO put a rabbit back in its cage butt-first. Rabbits can jump out of your arms into its cage and break its back
DON'T pick up your rabbit by the ears
DON'T pick up your rabbit by the scruff of its neck
DON'T pick up your rabbit with its butt facing you
DON'T put a rabbit back in its cage head first
DO pick up your rabbit by supporting its butt/back legs with your dominant hand
DO pick up your rabbit with its head facing you
DO put a rabbit back in its cage butt-first. Rabbits can jump out of your arms into its cage and break its back
DON'T pick up your rabbit by the ears
DON'T pick up your rabbit by the scruff of its neck
DON'T pick up your rabbit with its butt facing you
DON'T put a rabbit back in its cage head first
After the rabbit has been picked up, put the baby bunny on your chest. It's much safer to carry/hold your baby this way then in your arms.
Proper pick up. ALWAYS support the rabbit's bum! Here I don't have my hand under its front paws since the baby is so small, but it's always recommended.
