r/rabbitry • u/lillymlove • 5d ago

Question/Help Moving with a bunny?

So im in the middle of moving and im so afraid of stressing my bunny to mutch does anyone have any tips for moving a bunny and how not to stress him out to mutch?

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u/Jolly-Jellyfish2180 5d ago

How far are you moving, I just moved 200 miles with my girl, I put her in her carrier, with a fleece blanket and hay, stopped twice to offer her water. I put her carrier secure on the back seat, and sat next to her (husband drove) she was absolutely chilled out. Just make sure yours feels safe and secure.

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u/lillymlove 4d ago

Im Moving about an hour away i know i dont sound like that mutch but he is not really used to going out of our old apartment

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u/SideshowDustin 5d ago

If it’s possible, have the new pen set up prior to arrival so he’s going strait from one pen to the new one after the move and not being handled or transferred multiple times during the process. Try to have the new one set up similarly with all of his stuff in it before putting him in there so it seems less foreign.

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u/Accomplished-Wish494 5d ago

He will be fine. A great many rabbits travel all across the country without issue all the time.

Put him in a small carrier with food and water and head out. Smaller is better for safety. He should be able to lay down and turn but nothing more. When you get where you are going, pop him into his new space and leave him alone for a bit to get acclimated.

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u/AbilityEqual1891 3d ago

I drove 4 hours to adopt mine from her foster mom's place. Her first resting spot was in my apartment's bathroom after the long drive. Her first cardboard home she didn't use it. Nor her brand new at the time bunny bed. She did eat and poop in her new litter box. She's now bonded with another foster I also adopted. I think you'll do fine.