Rabbits may thump if they want more food, or if they want to be touched. Thumping is also very common at night. Remember to keep in mind the signals that your bunny is giving you when he is thumping. There is no need for a domestic rabbit to be afraid, and if you can help him relax when he is feeling nervous he will enjoy a happier and longer life.
I have always loved rabbits. A rabbit was my very first pet. Since owning my first rabbit I have gone on to own many more. I look forward to being able to get my kids their very own pet rabbits. My bunny keeps thumping his feet and trying to lick my hand. I also noticed that she thumps her feet every time I put her in her house. From experience having multiple bunnies all with different personalities , rabbits thump for the following reasons:. Your bunny is afraid: ours spend nearly each day at a construction site.
Look in the direction their ears are pointing — there sits the problem 2. Your bunny is angry: this is easy to determine. They start with a growl sounds like a hum in middle-C and, after, a thump. If you cannot identify the source of the danger, it is probably more serious. One of our girls is a security expert. When she warns, take a careful look outside.
Additionally, if you have multiple bunnies, they learn from each other. Should I be worried? It suggests that he is for some reason! This behaviour would suggest either pain, or severe stress. Other possibilities would include reproductive behaviour — is she neutered? Because if not, it might be worth discussing that with your vet too. She come to the edge and everything. However, have you considered having him neutered? It may help. My rabbit just thumped foenthe first time while staring at me.
He loves me and loves to be around me alot. He is clearly not scared of me because he follows me around. He thumped really loudly once then a silent timenstaringnat me and then a second time and then he stared at me and then played down. We think he was trying to show that he wanted out of his cage. Could this be the case? My foster rabbit lived out back. Knowing nothing about rabbits, I was fascinated to see this rabbit go all the way up to them and thump very loudly and distinctly.
I scooted her away and the raccoons left. No harm done. My rabbit has only just started thumping in the night! Try to spend time with him on the ground, rather than picking him up, to let him get used to you. Just so you know I have him in a cage and let him out daily.
He also bites an tries to lift up the cage. Username or Email Address. Remember Me. Thank you for your help. A member of our team will investigate this further. Why is my Rabbit Thumping? How does a rabbit make a thumping noise? What sort of things cause a rabbit to thump? Ask a vet.
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If your rabbit is feeling particularly energetic, lively and hyper, he may even stomp his back leg as a precursor to running around. By doing this, he's trying to get your attention and impress you. Do you see just how rapidly I can run? By using the site, you agree to the uses of cookies and other technology as outlined in our Policy, and to our Terms of Use.
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