These are from the WI House Rabbit Society
Rabbit Behavior
Growling – may indicate an aggressive mood usually provoked by an assumed attack. It may also be followed by a lunge, scratch or bite so it's important to pay attention when you hear this sound.
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AJE NOTE***When rabbits doen't get along, they are fighting and need to be seperated immediatly***
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Low Squealing – most rabbits use this when they want to be put down and allowed to run free.
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AJE NOTE***I usually never hear this, they just give us a friendly nip***
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Gnashing the Teeth – means the rabbit is completely relaxed. It usually occurs when the rabbit is being petted.
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AJE NOTE***The critter is asleep!!!***
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Purring – indicates a willingness on the part of the buck to court and mate.
Thumping or Tapping – occurs when the rabbit is very frightened or very excited. In the world of rabbits, thumping is used in burrows to announce danger to the other rabbits.
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AJE NOTE***Or very angry at us, their very sensitive to change***
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Tense Body and an Upright Tail – indicates excitement.
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AJE NOTE***I have not seen this behavior in my domestic rabbits, but I have seen it in the cottentail, hares and Jackrabbits***
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Tense Sitting Position with Ears Laid Back – the rabbit is ready to defend herself.
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AJE NOTE***Carefull this rabbit will attack!***
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Rubbing with underside of chin and all kinds of objects – indicates that these things are part of his territory. Both male and female rabbits mark their territory this way.
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AJE NOTE***Just like a dog marking territory***
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Nudging with Muzzle – your rabbit wants attention.
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AJE NOTE***Pet ME! Message ME! Scratch ME!***
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Rolling Over on His/Her Side or Back – a sign of pure delight and total comfort with his surroundings.
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AJE NOTE***A happy bun will always do this behavior!***
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