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Forum BEHAVIOR Flicked his feet?

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    • zpipes
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        So I gave bunny a bath last night, dried him up a bit and kept him wrapped in a towel before putting him down. Now, he shaked a bit, and stomped his front legs, which I was thinking no problem he just wants to shake and get dry.  Then when he turned to hop away, I think he flicked his hind legs at me!!?   I couldnt tell if it was discontent or just more shaking to get dry.  What do you think? lol


      • Stickerbunny
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          I get foot flicks every time I do grooming from both my buns – they let it be known they don’t like it


        • LoveChaCha
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            Why did you give him a bath? Rabbits don’t need baths unless it is a serious medical condition Otherwise, they are very very very clean creatures.

            Footflicking = a big f word Hahaha.


          • zpipes
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              lol. I dunno, I usually give him one every month or so, He is a long hair, and while I know he is self grooming I just think it might help. He really likes laying in his litter. I use the special rabbit shampoo, I know they have sensitive skin. I will probably do it less often if he grows out of frolicking in his litter lol.


            • LoveChaCha
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                Some rabbits LOVE to sit in their litter and relax but it doesn’t mean they are in any means dirty. Bathing can do a lot more harm than good It can cause them to go into shock.


              • zpipes
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                  Geez, thats not good.


                • jerseygirl
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                    Giving a rabbit a “dry bath” can help freshen them up. You use pure cornstarch, rub it into the fur then brush it out. With a long hair breed, maybe comb them before doing this so it’s easier to then comb out the cornstarch after.


                  • Beka27
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                      You should be able to get all of your grooming accomplished strictly thru brushing or combing. The only reason water would be necessary is if there was something caked in, in which case you would only spot-clean that area, not fully submerge the bunny. With long-haired rabbits especially, it is hard for them to fully dry out.

                      What kind of litter are you using? My mini rex will sometimes lay in her woodstove pellets and get some of the sawdust on herself, but she grooms it off thru out the day. Is litter getting stuck in his fur?

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