Diet
General Diet Info
Hay intro
Hay types new!
Vegetables
Pellets
Treats

Care
Bunny-Proofing
Housing
Grooming
Long-haired rabbits new!
Unwanted Litters: know the facts
Short distance traveling
Long distance traveling
Losing a loved one new!

Behaviour
Get to Know Your
Rabbit
Bonding
Bonding: Trios new!
Bonding Stories new!
Chewing/Digging
Litter Training
Types of litter
Spaying/Neutering
Toys

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Behaviour: Get to Know Your Rabbit

Every rabbit is different with a unique personality. Some crave attention, while others would rather be left alone. Some are shy, while others are bold and outgoing. Some are lazy, while others seem to be constantly in action. In fact, there are probably as many different rabbit personalities as there are rabbits!

Getting to know your rabbit and learning to understand your rabbit's behaviour is the key to building a solid relationship with him. To earn your rabbit's trust, start by spending some time on the floor with him, and interact with him at his level. For example, you could sit on the floor and read a book. Rabbits are very curious by nature, and even a timid rabbit will not be able to resist investigating you. Don't make sudden movements and your rabbit will approach you more often.

Knowing what is normal behaviour for your rabbit can also be instrumental in catching an
illness at an early stage. If a once calm, adorable bunny starts to misbehave and become destructive, you need to analyze the situation to determine what has changed or gone wrong. Your rabbit is trying to
communicate and it's up to you try to understand.

For more detailed information on "rabbit speak" visit the Language of Lagomorphs website.

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