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- 07/28/2013 at 1:05 PM
  Sarah Bunny
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  I walked into my room and my bun Rosie was sitting in her play area and all the sudden she just rolled over on her back (kind of like a dog) I came closer to her and she even let me pet her. I really have no clue as to what this means because I have never seen it in any of my rabbit books or on any online websites. My rabbit only did it once and she seemed happy and calm, so I’m pretty sure she wasn’t in pain, but I wanted to know if this meant anything towards me. Thanks!
  
  PS. She was eating/pooping regularly and everything.
- 07/28/2013 at 1:51 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  From what I can get from you, that was a flop!!!! Bunnies flop when they are happy, tired or hot. As long as there are not any other symtoms, and it’s not too hot, you must have a happy bunny!!!
  
  P.S. I watch your YouTube, you are great!!!
- 07/28/2013 at 3:10 PM
  Sarah Bunny
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  Thanks, but it wasn’t a flop. She was on her back, feet up in the air. She wasn’t on her side. I will attemp to find the picture I took.
- 07/28/2013 at 3:15 PM
  BubblesJo
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  Some people call them “dead bunny flops”. I google it, and found this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/furyandfrost/2281522060/
  
  I’ve never seen my bunny doing it, I think it’s pretty uncommon!
- 07/28/2013 at 4:27 PM
  LBJ10
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  Leopold will get his feet up in the air sometimes when he flops. Yes, he does look a bit dead. It can be disturbing. LOL
- 07/29/2013 at 3:12 PM
  Sarah Bunny
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  Thanks! I think that’s it. I guess my rabbit is just weird. lol
- 07/29/2013 at 4:24 PM
  Valkyrie
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  Not weird, just SUPER happy! We always called them super flops and took it as a sign that my buns were super happy! I don’t think I will start calling them dead bunny flops, too scary!
- 07/29/2013 at 11:15 PM
  Winnie The Pooh
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  Omg my bunny did that I walked into the room he was in his cage lying on his back sleeping with legs in the air.
  Thought he was dead for a moment, until he heard me, then he jumped up so fast
- 07/30/2013 at 1:42 AM
  Bam
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  When my bunny Yohio did sth like that I too had to write here and ask, because it freaked me out. And people posted the cutest pics! Check out this thread: https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/124690/Default.aspx
  
  It seems happy bunnies act like they’re having seizures or sth.
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