Wednesday through Friday were SO MUCH BETTER!

There were no more biting incidents!!

Instead, Blanco was chinning Craig's and my hand ALOT more and allowed us to pet him more and more! In rabbit-talk, chinning is apparently a rabbit's way of marking territory and saying, "That's MINE!" so we take it as a compliment! He even started chinning my FEET AND ANKLES!!!! I see that as a HUGE step forward in him trusting me. :) I started being careful of my speed of movement when coming over the baby gate - I now lower my foot VERY slowly so he can see what is happening and not get freaked out. That's helped alot.

Waiting for me to clean up his bathroom area

"Mom, hurry up!"

On Friday Craig was able to put the outdoor hutch together.

We decided on this one because it was on the larger side (7 feet long) with the upstairs area. We plan on modifying it to add more of an exercise area to it, but for now this will do. I decided on rubber flooring for the bottom (easy to clean,but hopefully he does not dig / chew it up.) We realized that this is all going to be a trial-and-error thing. We will learn as we go along as far as what works and what does not. I am VERY lucky to have an extremely understanding and handy husband who is an amazing problem solver! Any issue with housing I am sure he can figure something different to try.

On Saturday, Craig modified the hutch by adding hinges so I can open one of the roof sides for ease of cleaning. He also made a "bunny bedroom" for Blanco upstairs by creating a nesting box. Also added were some better locks for the front doors to keep any smart critters out. I have only seen squirrels in our yard, but on occasion I have spotted a raccoon and opossum walking on the top of the fence. I have also smelled skunk, so I don't want to take chances.

Added nest box area

Blocked window for better hiding / protection  in "bunny bedroom"

Added hinge to lift for easier cleaning

Better lock

Jenny is doing SO much better - she is not barking or whining by the baby gate anymore!
Instead, both she and Bela just show interest whenever the bunny is near the gate, or if they hear Blanco making noise with his food bowl in the bathroom.

Who is in there?