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Forum BEHAVIOR Bunny licking

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    • Abi_Bunnylop
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        Okay so the other day I went to see a bunny that I’m getting in about a week and while I was holding her, she licked me! I’ve read about this behavior and most of what I’ve read says that this means that they love you. The weird thing is that she’s only like 6 weeks old and this was the first time I had ever even held her. So my question is, is is possible that it was random or that my hand tasted good maybe? Thanks!


      • BanditCamp
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          You probably had some salty taste on your hand. A rabbit who licks already is super social and is a gem in my opinion. Just like my bunny he is comfortable laying near me and loves pets but I’m working on being able to call and pick him up without a fuss.


        • Jessica
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            May have been a bit of a fluke, but chances are it means you have a kissy bunny. My Amelia gave me kisses the first time I held her before I brought her home, she now washes my face with kisses both morning and night


          • Wick & Fable
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              I haven’t read this anywhere, but based on my experience with Wick, I think there may be a small sense of fear involved with the licking (at first). Wick used to lick continuously when he was picked up, and now that I have a good idea of Wick’s behavior and attitude, I think licks can convey “Okay, I love you and this is slightly scary so please do something to put me down so I’m not in the air anymore. Thanks. Also I love you.”. Wick has two kinds of licks when he’s picked up: one is the kind I just mentioned, which happens immediately and is a bit more “aggressive” in licking. The other is playful, “I like this” licking.

              Having a kiss-y bunny is a great thing though. Wick’s the most cuddle-loving creature, and it’s great having such a cuddly rabbit, especially since it’s a bit uncommon.

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