Rabbit won't return to its pen? Build a calm routine
You don't get a rabbit back in by chasing him. Why he refuses, how to build a calm evening routine, and the fallback for when he has to go in right now.
Behavior — Rabbit
Understand rabbit signals: fear, aggression, boredom, affection, bonding and normal behaviours.
Start here: rabbit behavior
Rabbit behaviour is often subtle: a grunt, a thump, a binky or digging can mean very different things depending on context. This section helps separate normal behaviours from stress signals and environment-related issues.
The guides encourage careful observation: avoid punishment, respect social needs and remember that a sudden behavioural change can be a sign of pain.
- Body language
- Stress and boredom
- Human-rabbit bond
False pregnancy in rabbits: how to recognise it and what to do
Hay carried to a corner, fur pulled from the dewlap, sudden grunting: how to spot a false pregnancy, rule out a real one, and know when to call the vet.
Why does my rabbit hide all the time? How to tell what it means
Rabbit hiding constantly: how to tell normal prey behaviour from a medical warning, what the room is missing, and the well-meant moves that make it worse.
How to tell if a rabbit is happy: a seven-day welfare check
Six things a contented rabbit actually does, why a quiet rabbit is not a calm one, and a seven-day check that shows exactly what is missing at home.
Why does my rabbit tip over its bowl?
An empty bowl, a light bowl, or a rabbit that needs to forage: why rabbits tip bowls over, the kit that fixes it, and the signs that mean a vet visit.
How to keep two rabbits together without fighting
Setting up space for two, spotting tension before it turns into a fight, breaking one up safely and rebuilding a broken bond: life after the introduction.
How to introduce two rabbits: the step-by-step method
Neutral territory, neutering first, short supervised sessions: how to introduce two rabbits, which signals are normal and which ones mean stop now.
Are rabbits good pets for children?
Rabbits make good family pets but poor first pets for a child. What changes with age, the rules that make it work, and the warning signs to watch for.
How to read rabbit body language
Ears, posture, jaw, feet: a decoding guide to rabbit body language, the combinations that actually matter and the three confusions worth avoiding.
My rabbit destroys everything: why, and how to stop it
Skirting boards, carpet, furniture, cables: what your rabbit targets tells you the cause. A sorting table by target and a three-level method that works.
How to keep a bored rabbit busy: method and cheap ideas
A bored rabbit needs to forage, chew, dig and explore. The low-cost enrichment kit, the weekly rotation that works and what to avoid entirely.
My rabbit doesn't like being picked up: is that normal?
A rabbit that struggles when lifted is completely normal — it's a prey animal. Why being picked up scares it, how to handle it safely, and when to worry.