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10-23-2005, 09:21 PM
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Interpreting Body Language and Behavior of Rabbits:
Rabbits have a language all their own. here are some tips on interpreting your bunnies hops, kicks and grunts.
Sniffing — May be annoyed or just talking to you
Grunts — Usually angry, watch out or you could get bit!
Shrill scream — Hurt or dying
Circling your feet — Usually indicates sexual behavior. He/She's in love.
Spraying — Males that are not neutered will mark female rabbits in this manner as well as their territory. Females will also spray.
Chinning — Their chin contains scent glands, so they rub their chin on items to indicate that they belong to them. Same as a cat rubbing its forehead on people and objects.
False pregnancy — Usually just unspayed females may build a nest & pull hair from their chest & stomach to line the nest. They may even stop eating as rabbits do the day before they give birth.
Bunny hop/dance — A sign of pure joy & happiness!
Begging — Rabbits are worse than dogs about begging, especially for sweets. Beware of giving the rabbit treats as overweight rabbits are not as healthy as trim rabbits.
Territory droppings — Droppings that are not in a pile, but are scattered, are signs that this territory belongs to the rabbit. This will often occur upon entering a new environment. If another rabbit lives in the same house this may always be a nuisance.
Playing — Rabbits like to push or toss objects around. They may also race madly around the house, jump on and off of the couch and act like a kid that's had too much sugar.
Don't touch my stuff ! — Rabbits often are displeased when you rearrange their cage as you clean. They are creatures of habit and when they get things just right, they like them to remain that way.
Stomping — He's frightened, mad or trying to tell you that there's danger (in his opinion).
Teeth Grinding — Indicates contentment, like a cats purr. Loud grinding can indicate pain.
Interpreting Body Language and Behavior of Rabbits:
Rabbits have a language all their own. here are some tips on interpreting your bunnies hops, kicks and grunts.
Sniffing — May be annoyed or just talking to you
Grunts — Usually angry, watch out or you could get bit!
Shrill scream — Hurt or dying
Circling your feet — Usually indicates sexual behavior. He/She's in love.
Spraying — Males that are not neutered will mark female rabbits in this manner as well as their territory. Females will also spray.
Chinning — Their chin contains scent glands, so they rub their chin on items to indicate that they belong to them. Same as a cat rubbing its forehead on people and objects.
False pregnancy — Usually just unspayed females may build a nest & pull hair from their chest & stomach to line the nest. They may even stop eating as rabbits do the day before they give birth.
Bunny hop/dance — A sign of pure joy & happiness!
Begging — Rabbits are worse than dogs about begging, especially for sweets. Beware of giving the rabbit treats as overweight rabbits are not as healthy as trim rabbits.
Territory droppings — Droppings that are not in a pile, but are scattered, are signs that this territory belongs to the rabbit. This will often occur upon entering a new environment. If another rabbit lives in the same house this may always be a nuisance.
Playing — Rabbits like to push or toss objects around. They may also race madly around the house, jump on and off of the couch and act like a kid that's had too much sugar.
Don't touch my stuff ! — Rabbits often are displeased when you rearrange their cage as you clean. They are creatures of habit and when they get things just right, they like them to remain that way.
Stomping — He's frightened, mad or trying to tell you that there's danger (in his opinion).
Teeth Grinding — Indicates contentment, like a cats purr. Loud grinding can indicate pain.