Lifestages of a rabbit

The different lifestages of a rabbit, how long they live, how age influences behaviour, and how to care for rabbits from youth to old age...

Vocalisation in rabbits

Rabbits noises including grunting, honking, growling, sighing, clucking, teeth purring, thumping, sneezing, squealing, screaming

Psychology of rabbits

Understand what is going on in your rabbit's head and what emotions it may experience including jealousy, anger, fear, grief, love, irritability and insecurity...

Hierarchy amongst rabbits

Hierarchy is very important to rabbits; in the wild it is necessary to keep the peace in a large warren and domestic rabbits are also hierarchical, amongst themselves and with us...

Personality in rabbits

Rabbit personality is influenced by age, breed, gender, sex and living conditions. Discovering your rabbit's own unique personality is one of the great joys of rabbit ownership...

Routine for rabbits

Rabbits are crepuscular which means they are most active at dawn and dusk. To a certain extent, domestic rabbits follow this pattern too. This is a typical daily routine for a house rabbit...

Body language of rabbits

Understanding a rabbit's body language and common postures is helpful in building a relationship with your rabbit...

Bonded rabbit behaviour

How rabbits relate to each other, their hierarchy and behaviour towards each other and common bonded rabbit behaviour...

Exercise and playtime for rabbits

Regular exercise is very important for rabbits with a minimum of 4 hours free run a day recommended. You can encourage exercise and prevent boredom by playing games with your rabbit...

Handling rabbits

How to handle your rabbit, stroking, cuddling and picking up...