Checking for a Healthy Rabbit

One of the biggest mistakes novice rabbit owners make happens at pickup. Rabbits, like any animal, must be checked for disease or health problems regularly, but most importantly at sale time. However, from as an experienced breeder I have noticed that most buyers never check their rabbit. Unfortunately, while most are, not all rabbit breeders …

Bunny Behavior 5

Bunny Behavior #5 - Marking Territory  You will see your rabbit do this many times. Whenever something new enters your bunnies territory, they will often go up to it, sniff it and then rub it with their chin, this is called scent or territory marking. The scent they leave tells other rabbits that this item/place …

Bunny Behavior 4

Bunny Behavior #4 - Alert or Attentive The bunny behavior for this week is an alert rabbit. It usually happens when a bunny notices something suddenly, such as a loud noise or a toddler running by. Whenever they sense something that could be dangerous, or possible something good to eat, you will see straight, pricked …

Rabbit Behavior #3

Bunny Behavior #3 - Bunny 500 If you have ever seen your bunny do an all out sprint across your room, this is what your bunny is doing. A Bunny 500 is when you bunny-for no apparent reason-just has to let out some energy. Your rabbit will probably run speedily around the room, jumping over …

Bunny Behavior #2

Bunny Behavior #2 - Kisses This behavior is one of the most adorable shows of affection from rabbits. Sometimes it out of just pure love, but other times the bunny MAY have an alternative motive, AKA it wants some treats. Either way, kisses, which can be a full out lick or a brief touch of …

Bunny Behavior #1 – Relaxed/Submissive

The bunny behavior today is a calm or submissive rabbit. Bunnies often exhibit this behavior when being petted by their beloved owners. If you have apair of rabbits, you will also see it when the dominant bunny is around. It is overall very sweet action and they are telling you that they love you and …

Inspiration for the Reality of Rabbits blog

Hi! Welcome to The Reality of Rabbits. I am a teen rabbit breeder who wants to share her experiences with other new rabbit owners or beginning breeders. As a pet owner, I’ve had four pet rabbits.  I have had many interesting experiences with my rabbits. From one pet rabbit somehow eating through my video game …