Baby rabbits should be handled by human beings daily between the age of four to six weeks or even earlier in order to become tame pets. If this hasn’t been done they may always be scared of humans – one reason why rescue shelters are better than breeders with rabbits in outside hutches.
Spend time with them from the start. Bring them small vegetable treats, feed and develop the human-rabbit bond. Handle them and pretend to groom them with a soft brush. Look at their nails so they get used to nail inspection. But remember babies need their quiet times too.
If they are going to be house rabbits get them used to household noises like washing machines, doorbells, laughter, and music – anything from rock to Mozart. Some house bunnies enjoy watching TV.
Start gently training your bunny with tiny food rewards. Rabbits will respond to human words such as “No”, “Stop”, “Come”, “Bedtime”, and ‘Into your Box.” You can even clicker train them.