Are bunnys affectionate?

[Bunnyguy101]

I know every rabbit is different and it takes time for a rabbit to trust you, I’ve read some bunnys are really affectionate and some people saying they are the devil. I have a little 4 month old buck who, comes to me now and then for a stroke follows me around but other than that hops around my flat.
What is your bunny like is it affectionate? And how did the moods of your bunny change after spayed/neutering.

[cinnybun2015]

Yes, rabbits are generally affectionate. However, some bunnies may just take time to warm up to you. My bun, a 11-month old (neutered) Mini Lop is very affectionate when he feels like it. When he wants to be pet, he’ll hop on over and let me pet him a couple of times. However, when he doesn’t, he’s happy on his own or sitting next or near to me. My late rabbit Cinnamon LOVED being pet. Like you said, every rabbit is different.

I think some moods can change after spaying/neutering but mostly for the better. About a week or so after spaying/neutering, the bun will generally be grumpier or grouchier both from the surgery and also from the craze of hormones dying down. But after, they are generally more calm and friendly.

[Sr. Melangell]

Yes and they show it in other ways too, my Olly is a devil sometimes, he will ask for a stoke then run away into his box, Cinnybun, it can take some time for a bun to calm down after a neuter, Olly took over a year, but anyway, Olly was like a wild boy, vets couldn’t hold him, but now they can, but I can’t, but he is my assistance animal now and shows me affection in a lot of ways, like purr when I groom him and talk to him about what I’ve been up too.

[Mikey]

Its funny to read that bunnies stayed grumpy for you guys after their neuters for a few days/a year. My Blue was sleepy and grumpy for about 3 days, then went back to his normal personality. My Bombur went from little devil to little snuggle butt for the first few months after his surgery, before turning into a little devil again lol

My Bluey shows affection by trying to grab my attention. He will do whatever he can to get my attention, then either ask for pets or run and binky away (its a game for him). He will nudge me and give me a few nose kissies whenever he is done being pet, and he likes groom me randomly throughout the day. He also fallows me where ever i walk sometimes. Its very funny to go to the bathroom when he fallows me, because i will have to leave the door open so he can run out if he wants to, otherwise he sits on my feet and waits for me to be done so i can go play with him again. Oh, if he thinks you are hungry or not eating, he will also bring pellets/greens/hay over to you and drop it in front of you and wont leave until you pretend to eat it

My Bombur shows affection very differently. He doesnt like humans all that much, and prefers to be around Blue at all times. On the off chance you catch Bombur on a good day, he shows affection by laying near you and allowing you to pet him. Humans make him very nervous for whatever reason, so if he sprawls next to you, it is basically his highest sign of trust

My Badger shows affection in similar ways to Blue. Badger will poke you with his nose, ask for pets, and if he is really comfortable he will sprawl directly on you. The other day i was giving him a fully body rub down and he flopped right onto my hand, then looked at me sad because i would only pet him with one hand while he layed on the other lol. He also shows affection by binkying into you if you call his name

[Bam]

I find rabbits to be affectionate. Much more interested in cuddling and being pet than dogs. Yohio slept at the foot end of my bed. When I turned the light off, he came for cuddles, he’d just lie there and lick my wrist and let himself be pet. During the day he used to come and nose bump my foot so I’d pet him with it while I was sitting at my writing-desk.

Bam likes being pet too. He’ll sit in my mothers lap and fall asleep there, but he prefers to have most other hoomins at a certain distance, just far away enough so the hoomins can pet him on the nose and head and ears and get a wry neck for their trouble.

None of my buns changed personality after their neuters. Certain behaviors went away, like the urge to spray and poop-mark the sofa and Bam’s infatuation with my dog.. With Yohio I don’t really know what type of personality he had before he was neutered because he was so young. He grew into a very affectionate bunny as he matured though.

[Ellie from The Netherlands]

Breintje is my first bunny, but i can definitely say that he’s affectionate. And has become more so after his neutering, it has taken a lot of his frustration and stress away, and nowadays he loves to snuggle up to me on the couch. However, only on his terms and during his “cuddle hour”, mostly from 22:30 to 23:30. Really amusing, if i’m behind the computer at that time he’ll just jump on the couch and start licking it and looking at me intensely. Also, any item lying in the way will be picked up and thrown off the couch. I’ve seen my crochet, knitting or embroidery fly so many times now. Real subtle bun…

This is something more bunny owners recognise: rabbits will come to you for affection when it suits them. They may have a highly specific time schedule for this. At any other time than his cuddle hour Breintje is mostly relaxing and napping in his box under the coffee table. When awake he only hops by casually, and will jump away after 1 or 2 pettings on the head.

The only exception from his daily nap/cuddle-schedule is when I’m having a very bad day. Either a post-fysiotherapy moment or just a general day you’d rather skip. Then he’s all over me trying to cheer me up with licks, cuddles and sometimes naughty antics. So yes, bunnies can be very affectionate and can really tune in to their human. But, it may require some time because rabbits are naturally shy and flighty. My bond with Breintje really strengthened after his neutering, and it has improved ever since.

[Candle]

I find Bunita to be very affectionate. She constantly hops around and follows me. Will jump on the couch and be pet for an entire movie-would be longer but I normally get up after that. Even when I sit on the toilet she hops over and expects me to pet her.
Unibunny is far less affectionate but still sweet. Every morning and evening he comes on my bed for a little bit of cuddles. Sometimes it’s for 5 minutes and sometimes for an hour if he can. Then the rest of the day prefers to just be on his own.

[LittlePuffyTail]

My two boys both like some good petting and snuggling but they usually don’t come to me. I have to go them.

My little Bridge Mini-Rex was super affectionate. He would climb all over me and cover me with kisses.

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