The dewlap is an extra flap under the chin of a rabbit that contains fatty tissue. It is commonly found in female rabbits (doe), but a much smaller percentage of male rabbits may also have smaller dewlaps. The dewlap is a fold of skin found in female rabbits once they […]

Destructive behavior in rabbits can happen very suddenly. Types of bad behaviors include anything that rabbits do to themselves/each other or objects in your home, garden, or rabbit hutch. Health problems, boredom, or a lack of enrichment commonly lead to destructive behaviors. This is most likely to happen if you […]

If you’ve heard a rabbit cry, you’ll know how distressing it sounds. It’s the kind of noise that stays with you but which you struggle to put into words. The sound of a rabbit crying is sometimes compared to a whimper, a grunt, or even a scream. Rabbits cry when […]

Rabbits are quiet pets, but they produce a small number of sounds. A common noise from pet rabbits is honking. Honking, which sounds similar to grunting, could occur at any time. Your rabbit may be running in circles or standing still while honking. Unneutered males honk when they wish to […]

A rabbit’s scream can be described as a long, loud, and sharp cry. Owners who have never heard the scream of a rabbit may find the noise alarming and disturbing. If you hear a rabbit screaming, you must pay attention immediately and find out what’s making your rabbit cry out. […]

Rabbits can be hard to read, but understanding their body language can tell you a lot about how they are feeling. Purring or teeth chattering is an involuntary way rabbits express their emotions. However, even purring can have a wide variety of different meanings. Rabbits click their teeth or purr […]

Just like humans, rabbits have a body clock. By the time the evening arrives, most pet rabbits are as tired as us. Rabbits enjoy relaxing with their owners, and it often looks like a rabbit is watching TV. Your rabbit will watch TV. Rabbits enjoy moving images and noises, so […]

Place a rabbit in front of a mirror, and you’ll get a response. This will vary, depending on your rabbit’s state of mind. Some rabbits attack their reflection, some flee, and others stare as though hypnotized. Rabbits cannot identify their own reflection. A rabbit with a mirror will assume that […]

Rabbits build nests in open areas, camouflaging them with grass and leaves. Some rabbits even build their nests in backyards, so it’s easy to disturb a rabbit nest accidentally. A mother rabbit will return to a disturbed nest if she considers it safe. If you disturb a rabbit’s nest, repair […]