Can rabbits kiss you?

Rabbits do not kiss each other, but can learn what kissing means. If grooming precedes the kiss, your intention will be clear. Many rabbits enjoy being kissed on the top of the head. Your rabbit will not kiss you back, but will return your affection in other ways.
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How do rabbits show affection to humans?

Nudging, head butting or rubbing against you is rabbit body language for loving attention. 'Give them a stroke or cuddle, or what you know they enjoy', says Rosie. 'Rubbing their faces against you is a way of sharing their scent profile, and showing that you really are friends.
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Can rabbits fall in love with humans?

Do rabbits love their owners? Rabbits can be very affectionate pets if they are given the chance. They are very social and enjoy spending time with their human companions. Once you've gained a rabbit's trust, they'll start to show you how much they love you in their own bunny ways.
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Do bunnies cry?

Rabbits cry when they are in pain, scared, or about to die. Also, baby rabbits (kits) cry when they are starving. Even though rabbits make crying noises, they don't produce any tears. If your rabbit's eyes are wet or weeping, she may have a dental disease, allergies, or an infection.
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Do bunnies get jealous?

No matter how many bunnies you live with, they must be considered part of the family. If your rabbit doesn't feel like they're a priority, they'll become jealous. Jealous of each other, or your spouse or children. Rabbits demand attention, and will act out of they don't receive it.
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How do you tell a rabbit you love them?

7 Ways to Show Your Rabbit You Love Them
  1. Give your rabbit yummy treats. The easiest way to a rabbit's heart is through their stomach. ...
  2. Pet your rabbit. Rabbits love to be petted. ...
  3. Spend time with your rabbit. ...
  4. Give your rabbit fun toys. ...
  5. Copy their behaviors. ...
  6. Let your rabbit explore. ...
  7. Play games with your rabbit.
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Do bunnies like their belly rubbed?

They also love getting a good back scratch around the shoulders. That said, they tend not to like being touched on the ears, neck, feet, stomach or tail.
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Do rabbits get attached to their owners?

Rabbits are very social creatures that form strong bonds. As such, rabbits may form a strong attachment with its primary caregiver, which can be interpreted as the rabbit having a favorite person.
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Can rabbits miss you?

This means that yes, rabbits remember their owners. If rehomed, a rabbit may be confused and disoriented by new owners for a while. As rabbits enjoy routine, a rehomed rabbit will also miss a former owner. The expressions and reactions of a previous human will be comforting.
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Do bunnies know their names?

Pet rabbits do know their own names. Rabbits can learn to associate sounds with specific commands over time. This includes coming to an owner when you call its name. Rewarding a rabbit with treats, petting, or other consistent positive reinforcements will help it retain these commands in its memory.
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Do rabbits like being talked to?

Why Do Rabbits Like Being Talked To? Rabbits like to be talked to as a result of their innate social nature and their intense underlying need to feel safe. As rabbits begin to trust with the sound of their caretaker's voice, they often associate this voice with love and protection and bond quickly with their owners.
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Do bunnies like music?

Many rabbits love listening to music and some are even known to binky when their favorite tunes are on.
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How can I tell if my rabbit is happy?

You will know if your rabbit is happy because they will:
  1. Lie down with a relaxed body.
  2. Lie down with a stretched body, still relaxed.
  3. Lie down with a fully extended body, still relaxed.
  4. Jumping into the air all 4 paws off the ground.
  5. Have a healthy appetite.
  6. Calm and quiet.
  7. Inquisitive.
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Why did my bunny pee on me?

Perhaps the main reason rabbits pee on you when you pick them up is because they are afraid of you. This is often because you have not yet earned their trust. It often happens when people rough-handle them especially when taking the rabbit out of their hutch.
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Do rabbits like their ears rubbed?

Most rabbits will adore being massaged at the base of the ears and along the neck. This is a great petting spot, and a good place to start easing your rabbit into ear touching. Over numerous petting sessions, gradually begin touching its ears with gentle passes of your hand.
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Do bunnies like mirrors?

Rabbits do not recognize their own reflections. When your rabbit sees a mirror, she will believe it's another rabbit. According to Animal Welfare, most single rabbits take pleasure from mirrors.
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Can rabbits see the TV?

Rabbits do not understand the dialogue or narrative of a TV program. Their brains are just stimulated by the combination of sound and vision. A rabbit slips into a trance-like state when watching the right TV show.
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Does My rabbit know when I'm sad?

Rabbits can detect their owner's sadness by sensing changes in body language and tone. They often respond to emotional and physical cues and mirror their owner's attitudes and emotions. Consequently, it's advisable to control one's emotions when around rabbits. Like dogs, rabbits also have keen senses.
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Do bunnies talk?

Rabbits don't meow, bark or speak. Well actually, they do speak. They speak their own language. A language we humans must learn in order to communicate with them proficiently – or at the very least, to understand their behavior.
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How do I teach my rabbit its name?

Start by saying your rabbit's name or “come” as you give them a treat.
  1. Step 1: Say your rabbit's name as you give them a treat. ...
  2. Step 2: Standing a couple feet away and call their name. ...
  3. Step 3: Stand far away or in the next room and call their name.
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How do I get my rabbit to cuddle with me?

If your rabbit approaches you, reward them by giving them a piece of their favorite treat.
  1. Step 1: offer your rabbit a treat whenever they come to you. ...
  2. Step 2: Pet your rabbit while giving them a treat. ...
  3. Step 3: Go up to your rabbit and give a treat. ...
  4. Step 4: Go up to your rabbit and lay next to them to cuddle.
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How do you read a bunny language?

Rabbit ears that are straight up mean that the rabbit is curious or alert and rabbit ears that are not straight up, not tense and back usually indicate that the rabbit is relaxed or content. Chinning: Rabbits have scent glands under their chin, similar to a cat's scent glands on their cheeks.
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Are bunnies OK in the dark?

Rabbits are very sensitive to stress and excessive light or darkness can have significant negative health effects. It's best to consult with a veterinarian about maintaining the proper crepuscular schedule rabbits need.
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