_Moby_
Active Member
I have been getting mixed signals from my new bunny Moby, who I have had now for three weeks, and can't tell whether he likes me, hates me, or fears me, because he shows signs of all three.
I allow him free range in my bedroom, which I have bunny-proofed; when I am laying in bed or on the computer, Moby will be at ease with his legs fully stretched out, often flopping on his side and binkying around, which I know means he is comfortable and happy.
In the early morning he hops all over me and my bed, dashing and binkying around my room until I wake up to give him pellets and his morning treat.
However, when I stand up or walk around, he hide and will start thumping, which I know means he senses danger or is annoyed. When I sit on the floor next to him to read or browse my phone so he can become accustomed to my presence, he seems to get more excited and will start doing head shakes and half binkies - but then he will also jump away and kick his legs backwards at me, which I understand is meant to be an insult or offense in bunny-speak. But then in the same minute he will approach and lick my jeans (i'm assuming he is interested in the jeans, and not expressing love for me).
So basically I am very confused, because he seems comfortable and happy, and yet he thumps and kicks backwards at me - does my bunny dislike me? He is a netherland dwarf, which I have read can have very moody personalities.
I understand it takes time to build trust and bond, and it seems like I am halfway there, but if anyone has advice or similar experiences on how to bond with your bunny I am all ears.
I allow him free range in my bedroom, which I have bunny-proofed; when I am laying in bed or on the computer, Moby will be at ease with his legs fully stretched out, often flopping on his side and binkying around, which I know means he is comfortable and happy.
In the early morning he hops all over me and my bed, dashing and binkying around my room until I wake up to give him pellets and his morning treat.
However, when I stand up or walk around, he hide and will start thumping, which I know means he senses danger or is annoyed. When I sit on the floor next to him to read or browse my phone so he can become accustomed to my presence, he seems to get more excited and will start doing head shakes and half binkies - but then he will also jump away and kick his legs backwards at me, which I understand is meant to be an insult or offense in bunny-speak. But then in the same minute he will approach and lick my jeans (i'm assuming he is interested in the jeans, and not expressing love for me).
So basically I am very confused, because he seems comfortable and happy, and yet he thumps and kicks backwards at me - does my bunny dislike me? He is a netherland dwarf, which I have read can have very moody personalities.
I understand it takes time to build trust and bond, and it seems like I am halfway there, but if anyone has advice or similar experiences on how to bond with your bunny I am all ears.