Question:

We recently moved my bunny’s house/food/bed/litter box to the other side of the living room to give him more room and he hasn’t gone over to it for food or anything. He continues to hang out in his old hood. It has been about 4hrs since the move. Will he adjust and find his new location?

Thanks!

L.

Answer:

Hi L,

I think he’ll just need some time to adjust. Being prey animals bunnies get a sense of security from knowing their surroundings, that way if danger arises they know the quickest way to their safe place. Although your living room is familiar, his home area is not. If he seems nervous or still hasn’t ventured over to check things out I would try moving a few things back to the old spot but leave a few things in the new spot as well. Then slowly over the next few days as he seems more at ease you can move the rest of the items to the new location. Perhaps move his house and bed back to his old spot as these are very important for a sense of security. Then in a few days time move his bed and finally in another few days his house. Monitor him closely to make sure that he’s still eating and drinking fine although I think when he gets hungry he’ll mosey on over there. In the future if you are planning on moving his home location I would do it slowly, one or two things at a time, so it’s not so scary for him.

Hope that helps!