Hey everyone! Two days ago, I started fostering or taking care of a bunny that was held at my school for this corona outbreak. But sometimes she will make these grunting, nasally, honking noises from her cage usually when I am not near her. It is an off and on sound but it can get really loud sometimes. She even does it when I'm not around. She usually stops when I get closer, but not all the time. I don't know if she is just vocal or if she is still nervous because it's a new environment. Maybe I am overthinking it but I just want to make sure she is okay. If anyone could help me out, that would be great. Thank you!
rabbit making grunting noises?
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Mariam+Theo
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She might want attention. Is it possible to let her run around your house? She might want to get cuddled, play, or run around. You will need to rabbit-proof your house so she doesn't destroy anything.
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She unfortunately can't leave my room and she has not come out of her cage yet. Whenever I am in the room (which is most of the time) her cage door is open because it is fairly small. I think she still feels like her cage is the safest spot. She also does not like being picked up and will run away. I do need to clean her cage today so we will find a way to get her out of the cage to explore my room. My room is bunny-proofed, we are just waiting for her to come out.
Mariam+Theo
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Sit on the ground and ignore her. Hold a treat in your hand and when she comes to you, hand it to her. Most rabbits do not like being held so do not hold her.
Thank you! I will update on how it goes!!
