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You should feel very proud and honoured that he thinks so much of you!As the other comments,it's a mating display to show off how fit and 'butch' he is to his partner.My male does it to his beloved mate,and though he's neuteredhe still likes to go through the motions!She seems to appreciate the...

Just a small contribution.I absolutely agree with the comments regarding not doing this either as a first resort,a bit of amusement for others or to demonstrate your mastery of the animal.Interestingly the same response is found in sharks,and I've no doubt in many species we don't even know...

Well done.I find that most rabbits respond best to being held with the head towards your body and your arm and hand around their body and rump.Gently scoop up and hold closely and firmly so they don't feel as if they may fall,talking to them softly.Trying to pick them up with the head away from...

What can you say?!Very much of its time-guessing at 1940's and certainly 'cute,but i hope it wasn't aimed at anyone much over 5 years old or someone with learning difficulties. The narrator sounded as if he'd come straight from a voice over for War Bonds,cigarettes or hair oil!.A little...

One of my pair of rabbits, Freya, when she was younger and being bonded with a previous partner,exhibited a bit of behaviour I have never seen before in a rabbit.She was in a dog crate while her partner was free to make friends safely with her through the bars,I put a few little treats in...

Just thought others might be interested to know that on Friday the 20th of November,on Talking Pictures TV there is a short educational film entitled 'Adventures of Bunny Rabbit',a vintage film,possibly shown in cinemas of the time.It shows the efforts of a doe to care for her babies,and should...

Very instructive.Many thanks.I would only make two points.firstly,the more you get the rabbit used to having the feet touched and manipulated,the less stressful it is for them when nail cutting comes around,and with overly long nails,they can not only curl under and potentially pierce the...

Thanks for the reply and I hope you didn't misinterpret what I meant or the way I put it.I wasn't being unfeeling or arrogant,just stating the facts as I've come to know them over many years of looking after animals of all kinds.they really do know when you mean business in terms of being...

The above wrapping advice is of course very good and sensible,but you need to change your own attitude as well.At present you are letting him dictate to you what happens and this is a great mistake.Like a child,you are entirely responsible for his welfare,and ,like a child,there will be times...

The use of your voice is as important as anything,and can soothe him if he's nervous or wary.Talk to him lots,even if you feel you're in danger of being certified! Rabbits are so sensitive to movement and sounds,and the repetition of his name will get him used to it and more responsive to you.Of...

I'd just add that it's a good idea to regularly and gently touch and handle their feet when you have them on your knee for a cuddle.Even if you don't actually do anything,it gets them used to it and more importantly shows them that you are not going to be put off by their lack of cooperation.If...

It's very easy to offer simple solutions to difficult problems- so i won't try to! What everyone has said makes sense,and I would only add that sometimes you can try too hard without realising it and put them off rather than bring them to you,rather like someone desperately trying to be friendly...

This is an interesting subject, and as others have rightly pointed out, has so much variation between rabbits,depending on their character and little 'quirks'.I've found that a nudge as I call it,usually means 'hello I'm here and making friendly contact'.I even use the word when talking to my...

I have two rabbits,both of whom like to be encouraged,verbally and physically,to eat when they are at liberty in the living room in the evening.they will feed perfectly well without it,but with it they seem to relish the food even more.Likewise,when I'm eating,they like to eat at the same...

I'd certainly agree with the other member's advice,perhaps with the addition of confining him to a smaller area with some blankets or soft bedding and shelter so that he can relax.if he runs around too much now he could obviously make things worse without realising it.Comfort him and let him...

The swelling is nature's way of protecting and immobilising an injury site,so obviously he needs to be seen,given pain meds and treatment ASAP,but in the meantime just keep him quiet,calm and resting...Stress and fear are the main enemies with sensitive creatures like rabbits,so anything you can...

Sorry to hear that your rabbit is injured,but I would add a couple of things to what has already been said.I think the advice to never carry him is,in my view,incorrect,since it means that you do not become proficient at doing this safely,and he does get used to the fact that it is not a nasty...

Glad that my words made some difference-it's always difficult to know what to say without sounding patronising,but we know that,with all our failings,we tried our best for them,and i think they know that.It will be a pleasure to correspond in future.

So sorry for your loss and greetings from england.Don't feel ashamed or odd for your feelings,pity those who have never known what it is like to give your heart to an animal and get one back .I have had several rabbits,some of whom are no longer with me,and i have broken my heart with each...

Almost certainly moulting patterns.An agouti coloured rabbit I had developed some wonderful patterns and swirls when moulting,and on one occasion had what looked liked three sixes in the fur- we nicknamed him the little devil!