Why does my bunny squeak? Am i doing something wrong?
Ok so my 3 month old bunny just made a very soft squeak,but even though it was soft and quiet i got a little worried.I was picking her up to take her out of the cage because i had to clean her cage and i gave it to my mom who was sitting on the couch reading.I placed my bunny on my moms stomach and my mom just petted her nothing else.It was just for a minute,she seemed very happy and not scared at all.I picked her up of course the right way n i hugged her,while i was putting her down,she was close to my chest and i heard a little squeak.I got nervous but i let her down very slowly.After that nothing happened,she was just running around,like nothing just happened.She is now fine,eating,drinking and playing.But im still alittle worried.Did i scare her?Am i doing something wrong?Why did she squeak?Thank you very much for the help!I love her, and i dont want her to feel bad or scared, i want her to feel like part of my family,because shes my baby..Thanks
What's wrong with my bunny!?!?!?
Ok this problem is a little confusing, so I will have to go into detail. Just starting today, my bunny Andy has been acting a little strangely. I woke up at 12:30, and at about 1:00 or 1:30, I saw him hopping around the room, freezing in place about every 1-2 seconds. I lay down to pet him and calm him down, but he kept looking a different direction, with his head moving or twitching every half a second. I finally got him to lay down and stop. Later, at about 5:30, he was upstairs underneath the end of my bed, and I had brought up an apple slice and was going to bring him downstairs. When I got to him, he was twitching his head about 1 inch to the right every half second, and when he got to his right side, his head twitched but did not move to the right. I touched his left side lightly, which gets him to turn his head to the left if he is facing right. He did so, but I moved my hand away and he did the head thing again, moving it at another inch per half second. I held the apple in front of him, and he put his mouth almost on it, but did not eat it. About 15 seconds later, he took a bite. After about two or three bites, I brought him downstairs as carefully as I could, supporting his stomach, front legs, and back legs, at the same time softly stroking his head, which he loves. I put him in front of the sink on the rug he always eats his food on, and he ate the apple and then acted normally. I don't know if this is something that just happens every year or so, or when he is tired or hungry, but I am not sure. Now, some details. I have had him for 4-5 years, and he was about one year or so when I got him. If it makes a difference, my brother constantly bothers him and terrorizes him. He takes an oven mitt and touches the bottom of his chin so he gets mad, and he chases the mitt. He also does other stuff, not more violent than the oven mitt though. Andy is a little bit overweight, and loves to lie around alot. He also loves me very, very much. I know this story and question is long, but I would appreciate it very much if you would please help me!!! I want to know if he is all right and if there is anything wrong with him. Thank you so much if you answer or even read this!!!
My baby bunny hasn't been eating. Is there something wrong?
Mara Fox gave a good answer and I definitely recommend a vet visit for your baby bunny. It not uncommon for an intestinal parasite called coccidia to be present in rabbitrys as it is contagious. Coccidia can break down the lining of the G.I. system and can be fatal for young animals. You can get a stool sample tested and if coccidia is present then you can give the treatment and then retest when the vet advises to make sure it is cleared up and then you are done- simple. If they get ill from coccidia they need extensive care and they can die from terrible bloody diarrhea.Rabbits need to have hay present at all times to be eating as they wish so their gut moves everything through regularly. So a baby rabbit should have unlimited clean hay, appropriate pellets and fresh clean water(veggies and greens are dependent on age and history). They should be frequently nibbling unless they are sleepy or playing. If they are lethargic that is very worrisome as rabbits tend to hide signs on illness/weakness as they are a prey animal and often mask signs of illness until it is more serious.Baby bunnies are quite delicate- so you should call your vet.
My bunny has something on his chin and I don't know what it is, should I be worried?
Rabbits scratch everything with their chins for territory marking. Because of this they usually loose their fur in this area. It's completely normal. Just look if that spot is flat or is like a ball. If is like a little ball you should go to vet. And for the fleas I use rosemary essence. It works great. Just put in the back part of the neck .
Whats wrong with my bunny rabbit?
when i bought him he was about 7-8 weeks old and ive had him about a month now when i bought him the lady i bought him off said he had something wrong with him when he was born like he only had part of his brain but the vet said he'd be fine. rcently he just runs in circles and kind of has little spaz attacks and he ALWAYS licks the wireing to his hutch? is he ok?
Why is my bunny lying down all day long?
Normally a rabbit sleeps during the day. They are Crepuscular. This means they are awake at dawn and at dusk naturally. Less chance of a predator finding them if it can’t see them. Even though some bunnies are domesticated, nature hasn’t changed their sleep/awake modes.
What do i do if my bunny won't stop shaking?
If she is shaking with fear it would be a good idea to remove the blankets and leave her alone in a dim, quiet room for a while. Make sure the room she is in is warm and free of drafts. If something else is causing the shaking and it doesn't stop soon, it is very important to get her to a vet as soon as possible. It could be a sign of neurological or other health issues. Good luck and I hope she feels better.
What’s wrong with a bunny if they have a huge neck? It’s soft and looks like a furry fat roll, but my other bunny doesn’t have one.
Short answer: Most likely you have a female and a male rabbit and the female’s developed her dewlap.As the previous answers stated, female rabbits develop a dewlap, which is a fold of skin that looks like a big fluffy double chin. This provides extra fur for her to make her nest.When a female rabbit, aka a doe, gets pregnant, her dewlap grows bigger and bigger. Around 28 days after breeding, she looks for a place to build her nest (if she’s domesticated, this is hopefully in her nesting box). She builds the nest out of straw and, around day 30, fills it with fur from her dew lap.On day 31, when she delivers her litter of kits (baby rabbits), she buries them in this fur, which keeps them warm and snug. They’ll stay in this bundle for about four weeks when they’re old enough to start exploring.Hope this was helpful!~Molly
Why is my bunny suddenly hiding?
Considering that this behavior is abnormal for her & you say she’s usually quite friendly, I would be concerned she may be sick or otherwise in pain.Bunnies are prey animals, so their instincts tell them to hide any indications of illness and discomfort so predators won’t target them, but this also means it can be harder for their human companions to diagnose a problem before it’s too late.Rabbits with GI stasis in particular— a very painful and potentially lethal condition when their food stops moving through their gut due to lack of fiber— tend to hide all hunched up in dark holes/corners with bulging eyes while grinding their teeth in distress (a very different, harsher kind of teeth grinding than their happy “tooth purrs.”)Examine your bunny for signs of pain or distress; you may need to bring a flashlight. If she appears hunched over and tense with pain with large eyes or grinds her teeth loudly without contact, take her to a rabbit-knowledgeable vet straight away to avoid a potentially tragic outcome. It is vital that you do this. I lost my beloved Pixie bunny to GI stasis when I was out of town and my family took her to a vet who did not understand rabbit physiology well.However,there is also simply the possibility your bunny is just tired and wants to rest somewhere quiet from all of the excitement; if this is the case she should come out after some time to recuperate, and won’t appear in distress when you examine her.
Is it wrong to softly flick a rabbit's nose when they do something bad?
Yes it’s wrong.You are far, far larger than your rabbit. Whatever she does to you, she is incapable of hurting or frightening you the way you can hurt or frighten her. A nip hurts, but you can easily break a rabbit’s bones, even by accident.If you want to punish her, move away from her, take away something she likes, like her favourite chew toy, or say a short, sharp “No”.Imagine living with a giant that most of the time is kind, gentle, and feeds you, but sometimes decides to pick you up and carry you somewhere, trap you somewhere you don’t want to be, or force you to endure something you don’t like, including sticking you with big needles that hurt.Pretty scary, right?That is what your rabbit lives with. She is also a prey animal, easily frightened as everything larger than her in the wild probably wants to eat or hurt her.With time and patience, she will learn to trust the giant.When you flick her on the nose, she learns that you are not safe and can hurt her badly, probably for reasons she doesn’t understand. She learns to fear you.Have you hurt her badly? Probably not.But every time you touch with the intention of causing her discomfort or punishing her, you break a piece of her trust in you.A well-socialised and adoring rabbit will forgive you, probably again and again, but that just makes her loving and forgiving, not you right.Plus, wouldn’t you rather your bunny put their head up for a nose rub when your hand comes close?