Rabbit
Haven
Gig Harbor, WA
A shelter and sanctuary for unwanted and mistreated rabbits … until they all have homes.
RABBIT BEHAVIOR
SNIFFING:
May be annoyed or just talking to you
GRUNTS:
Usually angry, watch out or you could get bitten
SHRILL SCREAM:
Hurt or dying
CIRCLING YOUR FEET:
Usually indicates sexual behavior. Bunny is in love.
SPRAYING:
Males that are not neutered will mark female rabbits in this manner. They will mark their territory and you as well. Some females will also spray. Use white vinegar to clean up.
CHINNING:
Their chin contains scent glands, which they use to mark their territory, you and all things that they deem to be theirs.
FALSE PREGNANCY:
Usually just unspayed females will build a nest by pulling out belly hair to line a nest. They may even stop eating as truly pregnant rabbits do a day before birth.
BUNNY HOP:
A sign of pure joy and happiness.
BEGGING:
Rabbits are worse than dogs about begging. Especially for treats. Avoid indulging them too much. An overweight rabbit is not as healthy as a trim rabbit.
TERRITORIAL DROPPINGS:
Droppings that are not in a pile, but are scattered are signs that this territory belongs to this rabbit. It is a form of marking and will often occur upon entering a new environment. If two rabbits live in the same house there may always be some problem with this.
PLAYING:
Rabbits like to push or toss things around. They may also race madly across the room, jump up on the couch and bound over the top of you. They are just having fun.
DON’T TOUCH MY STUFF:
Rabbits are creatures of habit, when you rearrange their things they often are displeased. They get things arranged just right and want them to stay that way.
STOMPING:
He’s frightened, mad or trying to warn you of danger (in his opinion)
TEETH GRINDING:
This indicates contentment, much like a cat’s purr.
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