Every rabbit adjusts at a different pace. The 3-3-3 Rule is a gentle guide to what you may notice—and how you can help—during the first 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months together.
PATIENCE BUILDS TRUST
Homecoming happens one hop at a time.
Do not rush affection or compare one rabbit with another. Quiet routines, safe choices, and time will help your new companion feel secure.
3DAYS
Your rabbit is taking in new sounds, smells, people, and routines.
Decompress
♡ What to Expect
May hide, freeze, or stay unusually quiet.
May seem nervous and avoid being touched.
May eat or use the litter box only when the room is quiet.
May not show their true personality yet.
✓ How to Help
Provide a quiet, limited space with a hide box.
Keep unlimited hay, fresh water, and familiar pellets available.
Sit calmly on the floor and let your rabbit approach you.
Avoid picking up, chasing, visitors, and introductions to other pets.
Closely watch eating, drinking, and droppings every day.
3WEEKS
Your rabbit is beginning to understand that this is home.
Learning the Routine
♡ What to Expect
Starts exploring more and learning the daily schedule.
Personality, curiosity, and favorite resting spots begin to appear.
May accept treats or approach familiar family members.
May test boundaries by chewing, digging, or having litter-box accidents.
✓ How to Help
Keep feeding, cleaning, playtime, and bedtime predictable.
Offer safe exercise time and thoroughly bunny-proof the area.
Use small treats and calm praise to build trust.
Practice short, gentle handling only when needed.
Allow your rabbit to approach instead of forcing interaction.
3MONTHS
Trust grows through hundreds of small, safe experiences.
Feeling at Home
♡ What to Expect
Feels more secure and relaxed in the home.
Shows a fuller personality and more confident play.
May seek attention, follow family members, or rest nearby.
Understands familiar voices, routines, and household patterns.
✓ How to Help
Continue positive reinforcement and predictable routines.
Provide daily exercise, toys, tunnels, and safe enrichment.
Let affection grow at your rabbit’s pace.
Keep up with grooming, nail trims, and regular health checks.
Schedule an annual checkup with a rabbit-experienced veterinarian.
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE
Bring the whole packet home.
Download the Heart Hopper Giants Rabbit Take-Home Guide for homecoming, daily care, supplies, growth records, and your rabbit's pedigree-style birth certificate.
