How Can I Get My Rabbit To Come Out Of Her Cage?

I have a Netherland Dwarf Albino, 2 years old. When I first brought her home in November, I figured our relationship would be smooth even though I know rabbits are temperamental. I've learned that she loves apples, bananas, doesn't like leafy veggies, %26amp; wants to be stroked between the eyes. Good, I thought... but she won't let me take her out of the cage at all.





When I first got her she let me take her out, but not without a little fuss. But now, she doesn't want me to take her out ever! When I reach for her, she grunts and whimpers and backs in the corner. Once, she was so frightened she sounded like she was having an asthma attack! I haven't taken her out since that incident.





Also, she hates being petted on her sides %26amp; chases any cloth or paper towel I use to clean her cage. I know she's a prey animal and has that instinct all times, but I don't want her to be caged forever. She seems to take comfort and solace in the cage, especially one corner %26amp; the litterbox.





Please help me!How Can I Get My Rabbit To Come Out Of Her Cage?
I agree that you should be patient and gentle. I have house rabbits and they can be set in their ways! You didn't really say what the cage is like. If the cage has a side opening door, just leave it open a little bit every day when you can supervise and see if she'll come out...maybe even put her a slice of apple a few inches away. If the cage is only top-opening, it's not the best situation as a lot of rabbits don't like being picked up at all and she won't be able to come out of her own volition. Perhaps she was mistreated b4 you got her? I would also consider if anything has changed in her environment. You didn't say if she was inside or outside. If she's inside, have you brought anything new into her area that might be scaring her? Have you suddenly taken on a new smell (i.e., petting the neighbor's dog, new cologne/perfume, etc.)? If she's outside, perhaps some predator smells have been introduced (maybe a neighborhood dog/cat is peeing nearby, etc) and she's frightened to come out.





Try going to the House Rabbit Society page listed below and search for the answer. If it's not there, they do have behavior specialists that may be able to give you some tips.How Can I Get My Rabbit To Come Out Of Her Cage?
well try to offer her food outside the cage...also she is already 2 years old so maybe she will take more time than usual to adapt to her new environment and trust you, than when they are brought as small bunnies. also, see if there is something around that might be frightening her and change the cage to another place. don't worry, just be patient and very loving with her.
just pull her ear, and drag her out of cage
turn lites out