![]() Is it always at the same time of day? What’s going on in the home? Is it in a certain room? Is it around certain people? What’s going on outside the home? Is it around another rabbit or pet? on’t just think about noises. ![]() You don’t want your friend living in fear, so note what happens when your rabbit thumps. Crinkling paper, a certain odor, birds flying by the window, household noises - all seem like nothing to us, but to some rabbits these might cause heart-pounding discomfort. Something that you consider harmless might strike fear in your rabbit. ![]() If your bunny thumps a lot, though, help him or her out by discovering what triggers your companion’s danger response. Some rabbits easily adapt to changes and others need more time and TLC. Just like people, some are laid-back and some are tense. Rabbits are individuals with different personalities. This means you must become a detective to figure out what might be bothering your bunny. What situation was your rabbit in before the thumping? Sometimes the cause is not as obvious as plane noise. The key to knowing what your bunny friend is trying to say comes from the environment. Thumping is usually an alert to danger, although it can also be an expression of annoyance. Your rabbit is warning you that he or she senses danger. Next thing you know, your rabbit thumps and runs into a hideaway or under a chair. This peace is shattered when a noisy helicopter or plane flies low overhead. Imagine relaxing at home reading a book or watching TV while your rabbit or rabbits quietly nibble on hay or enjoy a nap. How often and whether it occurs at all depends on the rabbit’s personality and environment. Thumper in the Disney movie “Bambi” was known for this, hence the name. Afterward the rabbit might freeze in place or seek shelter. Once you do, though, you know it! Thumping happens when a rabbit rapidly drums or stomps both hind feet to make a thumping noise. What is thumping? Not every rabbit thumps, so you may or may not witness rabbit thumping. Thumping is one part of rabbit vocabulary that many people who share a home with them wonder about. Understanding what your quiet companion is saying with body language just takes some observation. That’s right, your rabbit “talks” to you via body language, not just vocalization. Rabbits are known to vocalize, but this is less common than behavioral language. ![]() Have you ever looked at your rabbit and wondered what he or she was thinking? What would it be like if your furry friend could speak to you? Rabbits do not speak human languages, but with a little effort you might be able to understand some basics of rabbit language. He loves to go on walks around the apartment with me- at HIS pace, sometimes checking out the same plant over and over again then he will race me to the finish line.Thumping is a form of communication for rabbits. One thing that is a good reminder for those looking for a bunny is that they poop a LOT like a lot a lot! I recently started cleaning his bathroom out every day if able or every other day. His favorite treat is green grapes, just like his momma. He thankfully is not a picky eater other than that, and he is not allergic to anything either. So when I buy him treats I make sure that they are Alfalfa-based otherwise he might think of it as a punishment. He is different than most bunnies out there, he does not like Timothy Hay. He was shedding a ton when I got him, which at first I thought it was because he was just stressed and pulling his hair out but I soon realized he was molting. Isn’t he just ADORABLE?! Now, do you see why I had this infectious bunny fever? Or maybe that is what brought you here….īack to the star, Thumper. ![]()
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