Sunday, August 2, 2009

My holland lop bunny tends to flop over and stretch out, does this mean he is content and lazy or bored?


Answers:
He sounds happy to me . maybe he wants his belly rubbed.I stretch out when I want my husband to rub mine.
Rabbit are up a lot at night. I have about 35 rabbits. Some of my rabbits do the same thing. They are just tired from being up at night.
No your bunny is fine, ours falls over and looks like he is dead, a few seconds later he is off and running around the house, with the dog and cat trailing behind, it is just a bunny thing to do, (O:
It sound to me that he is just content and he could just be tired.
It means he is very content. Our bunnies will throw themselves down (we thought it was a problem) and it just a total relaxation.
BTW - they don't want to be petted after they have "flopped."
Here are some links about bunnies that might be helpful:
House Rabbit Society: http://www.rabbit.org Also check chapter websites as top rabbit professionals advise chapters in their cities.
Rabbit References: http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r.
Medi Rabbit: www.medirabbit.com
Carrot Caf茅: http://www.carrotcafe.com/
American Veterinary Partner: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/content. some good articles by top rabbit savvy vets
The Language of Lagomorphs: http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittal. Very amusing and good insight into why your bunny does what he does
House Rabbit Adoption and Rescue (H.A.R.E.) http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/rabbitheal. many excellent articles on rabbit health and care.
It means that he enjoys your company and wants you to rub his tummy. Sort of like a dog huh? just play with him a lot and you'll be geting lots of bunny kisses
shes content with you feel privledged
When bunnies flop over its known as a bunny flop. Its not a very graceful move. It kind of looks like a wrestler flopping on the ground to do a roll. When your rabbit does the flop, its usually because its content, or feeling playful. My bunny does it all the time. She flops onto her side and gets ready to go to sleep or when she is playing.

I hope I've helped you. :)

Here are some links where you can find out about rabbit body language.
All rabbits do this. It can't hurt to give it more toys. They love paper bags, paper towel tubes, baby keys, untreated wicker baskets and phone books. http://www.rabbit.org

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