As an expert in animal care and handling, I would like to emphasize the importance of handling rabbits with care and respect. Rabbits are delicate creatures and picking them up incorrectly can cause them stress or injury. Here's the correct way to pick up a rabbit:

1. Approach the rabbit slowly and calmly to avoid startling it.
2. Speak to the rabbit in a gentle voice to let it know you're there.
3. Allow the rabbit to sniff your hand to become familiar with your scent.
4. Gently place one hand under the rabbit's chest, just behind the front legs. This is the most crucial part of the process as you want to support the rabbit's weight from the chest up.
5. With the other hand, support the rabbit's hindquarters and hind legs.
6. Slowly and gently lift the rabbit, keeping it close to your body. The rabbit should feel secure and not dangle.

Remember, rabbits are prey animals and can be easily frightened, so always handle them with care and patience.

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Practice placing your palm under the rabbit's chest and gently lifting its front legs off the ground, then setting it back down. Reward the rabbit with a treat afterward. This will help it get used to the feeling of being picked up. Gently use the loose skin behind the rabbit's neck to hold onto its scruff.read more >>