siany86 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I just happened to turn around to see my rabbit in one of her sleeping-type positions twitching and swaying in a very peculiar way! Her head was going from side to side and her body was jerking a bit too - it looked a bit unhealthy actually, so I went over to see and once I had woken her up she was fine! I've not noticed her doing it before, has anyone else seen anything similar? I've heard about dogs dreaming..maybe bunnies do it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Yes Siany they do indeed dream and head movements are one of the most common signs of this. One of mine, Marley also kicks his legs much like dogs do. Its nothing to worry about, just a sign of a healthy, happy bunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I wonder how intelligent rabbits actually are. My neice used to have one and it seemed to be at least as intelligent as a rat, and rats are quite intelligent little animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siany86 Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Awwwww! Bless their cute little bunny souls!! Wonder what they dream of...Thanks for the reassurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 They are much more intelligent than people give them credit for. The first rabbit i ever had knew how to hold a grudge against my Dad. He picked her up by the ears once (very very cruel dont ever do it!) and after that she bit him every chance she got, even nipping his ankles in the garden. She was fine with everyone else though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siany86 Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 I wonder how intelligent rabbits actually are. My neice used to have one and it seemed to be at least as intelligent as a rat, and rats are quite intelligent little animals. I think with rabbits it depends how much contact and interaction they get as to how much their intelligence and character shows - unfortunately some people still see bunnies as boring animals that don't need as much attention as a cat or a dog, so they get ignored. Obviously they aren't going to show their characters when they're ignored and not handled and fussed frequently, as they won't feel comfortable when they are showed some love! I think they're pretty intelligent - Lily knows and reacts to her name, comes when I call etc (although she probably thinks I am going to feed her!) Food noises seem to provoke a good reactions - if I'm opening the fridge and chopping off a piece of carrot, by the time I am back in the room with it she's going mad running around the pen in anticipation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Well i used to know someone who had a house rabbit, and this rabbit used to use a litter tray and knew where it could and couldnt go in the house. I quite like rabbits, even though the last one i held took a chunk out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 My house rabbits are also litter trained, althought the ease at which this is done does depend upon the bunny in question. Most of their behaviour is learned behaviour which comes from experience although they can become very good at problem solving when it is going to help them cause mischief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Ahh mischief! I KNOW that rabbits love mischief! I have an old pic somewhere of a rabbit that we had when i was a kid tormenting the life out of the cat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Aw our dogs dream but Eddy does it with his eyes open and rolled back - very scary! I'd love a bunny but in all honesty, where I used to trust Takara with little animals I don't anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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