Why is Trancing a rabbit bad?

Dangers. Purposely inducing tonic immobility by laying a rabbit on his back can cause him serious stress. While he may appear relaxed during the trance-like state, afterward his heart and respiration rate is likely to be very high.

Is Trancing bad for bunnies?

Researchers believe that rabbits are able to play dead and go into a state of tonic immobility as a last resort defense mechanism. Despite the relaxed appearance, it’s a body position that puts rabbits under extreme stress. To prevent undue strain and anxiety in your rabbit, it’s best to avoid trancing your rabbit.

What is a tranced bunny?

Tonic Immobility, often referred to as “Trancing” or “Hypnotising”, is a technique for handling rabbits that has been around for many years. It takes advantage of the rabbits’ tendency, as a prey species, to “play dead” and stay immobile when placed in a vulnerable position, on its back.

Can you set bunnies free?

A pet rabbit may sense danger, but it is often too late. Even if he hops away in order to hide, he simply isn’t equipped to survive on his own for very long. If a domestic rabbit that is “set free” survives for a year, it’s due to sheer luck.

When to put a rabbit into a trance?

For the most part, this will only be when your rabbit requires medical attention. Tonic immobility is less dangerous to a rabbit than anesthesia. Therefore, any time that a rabbit needs to be held still for an X-ray or radiography, they will likely be placed into a trance by your veterinarian.

What do you do with a foster rabbit?

Foster rabbits are spayed or neutered and any health concerns are addressed. Rabbits are litter-trained and any behavioral issues are corrected. The desired outcome of a rabbit rescue is placement in a permanent, loving home. Every rabbit placed means another can be rescued.

What’s the best way to take care of a rabbit?

Tonic Immobility, often referred to as “Trancing” or “Hypnotising”, is a technique for handling rabbits that has been around for many years. It takes advantage of the rabbits’ tendency, as a prey species, to “play dead” and stay immobile when placed in a vulnerable position, on its back.

Where can I see a crossbreed baby rabbit?

Crossbreed baby rabbits – can be seen in a covid safe environment. A crossbreed between black Dutch and Netherland dwarf rabbits. There is a nice range of colours, and they are all unique. They can be seen with their father and…