mae9406
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I recently purchased a baby rabbit from our local feed store(they never sell any animals so this was a huge surprise when we walked-in to get my guinea pigs' bedding and feed). Anyway, long story short, we came out with one.
I really don't know much about rabbits, and have been reading as much as I can, and most things I think I have got figured out- except for her behavior.
We've only had her for 3 days so I am really wary at the moment.
I have friends and family that have had rabbits in the past, but so far she acts NOTHING like they did. People I show her to keep telling me that "that's not normal- are you sure she isn't sick"- and I do worry that maybe she is, but she has her active periods; is eating/drinking and using the bathroom. I've read up on the basic signs of illness and as far as I can tell this IS her normal behavior...
Now I am curious to see if anyone else thinks her behavior is odd or normal.
Buns is VERY affection. She never runs from us when we walk up to her. She LOVES snuggling and cuddling up-she has even cuddled up with one of our female guinea pigs to take a nap which was absolutely adorable. She never bites(thank goodness!). She also allows my two-year old, her "real owner", to play with her like she is a baby doll and cradle her in her arms on her back (because that's how you hold "human babies"). She'll also willinglyeat carrots while on her back as well. Are rabbits even SUPPOSED to like being on their backs?
From what I read, rabbits ARE intelligent, and although I have been correcting my daughter's behavior andmonitoring there "play time" very carefully because there's certain moments where just can't imagine the little thing can REALLY be enjoying itself,but Bunny still willingly comes up to her and ALLOWS her to pick her up even after all the playing and go for "another round" with her.She wouldn't do that if she didn't enjoy their play time together, right? Or is that a wrong assumption? Heck, come to think of it,Bunny isn't even afraid of our dogs- and their huge!
So is this "normal" rabbit behavior? Or is there something wrong with her? Or am I just the luckiest person to have gotten such a rare "gem" in terms of rabbit behavior.
Also note: Our rabbitISjust a baby and although Idon't know how old she is exactly.I do knowshe's very small, one of the smallest that they had there, which has made me wonder if that isn't part of her over-all behavior? I am alsonot sure what breed she is- I'm thinking she might be a Rex? Or possibly a mix of the breed? Again, I really don't know much about rabbits, and the store didn't knowanyof the answers to these questions either. So if someone can maybe help me out there that would be awesome too!
Thanks for reading.
I really don't know much about rabbits, and have been reading as much as I can, and most things I think I have got figured out- except for her behavior.
We've only had her for 3 days so I am really wary at the moment.
I have friends and family that have had rabbits in the past, but so far she acts NOTHING like they did. People I show her to keep telling me that "that's not normal- are you sure she isn't sick"- and I do worry that maybe she is, but she has her active periods; is eating/drinking and using the bathroom. I've read up on the basic signs of illness and as far as I can tell this IS her normal behavior...
Now I am curious to see if anyone else thinks her behavior is odd or normal.
Buns is VERY affection. She never runs from us when we walk up to her. She LOVES snuggling and cuddling up-she has even cuddled up with one of our female guinea pigs to take a nap which was absolutely adorable. She never bites(thank goodness!). She also allows my two-year old, her "real owner", to play with her like she is a baby doll and cradle her in her arms on her back (because that's how you hold "human babies"). She'll also willinglyeat carrots while on her back as well. Are rabbits even SUPPOSED to like being on their backs?
From what I read, rabbits ARE intelligent, and although I have been correcting my daughter's behavior andmonitoring there "play time" very carefully because there's certain moments where just can't imagine the little thing can REALLY be enjoying itself,but Bunny still willingly comes up to her and ALLOWS her to pick her up even after all the playing and go for "another round" with her.She wouldn't do that if she didn't enjoy their play time together, right? Or is that a wrong assumption? Heck, come to think of it,Bunny isn't even afraid of our dogs- and their huge!
So is this "normal" rabbit behavior? Or is there something wrong with her? Or am I just the luckiest person to have gotten such a rare "gem" in terms of rabbit behavior.
Also note: Our rabbitISjust a baby and although Idon't know how old she is exactly.I do knowshe's very small, one of the smallest that they had there, which has made me wonder if that isn't part of her over-all behavior? I am alsonot sure what breed she is- I'm thinking she might be a Rex? Or possibly a mix of the breed? Again, I really don't know much about rabbits, and the store didn't knowanyof the answers to these questions either. So if someone can maybe help me out there that would be awesome too!
Thanks for reading.