I dont mean to dishearten you but we have a house rabbit that doesnt like to be picked up whatsoever he doesnt bite but he just kept scrambling to get off!, however he does like being petted on his own terms our neighbours over the road got two houserabbits too and one of them is completely nutty and doesnt like being picked up either so i think it is just the luck of the draw wether or not they like being picked up. good luck with him as they are really entertaining and they can also be trained too!