I raise meat rabbits in Utah on a variety of wild and home grown forage. Some pellets are used for convenience but I don't want to be dependent on them. I'm here to share my experience and opinion.
2016-02-15
How to carry a rabbit
Here's a short video on how to do the underarm carry. This is the safest and easiest method I've found for both you and your rabbit.
Remember
Never pick a rabbit up by the ears. It's painful and can pull the muscles to where the rabbit cannot lift or position them.
Rabbits are used to being on the ground. Looking down with no support is scary. Keep a hand under their butt for support when doing the underarm carry.
You can hold them against you for support but you may get scratched if the panic.
If you have children that handle your rabbits, you may want to consider trimming their nails, in addition to proper handling techniques. Teachers often report on children they see with wounds. Scratched arms happen more frequently with improper handling.
Long sleave shirts help protect against scratches.
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