Is my bunny sad or just lazy?

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- 02/16/2019 at 3:31 PM
  Gabbi
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  I have a bunny who I started free roaming about six months ago. She used to be so active but now all she wants to do is lay in her cage and flop down to nap. She loves her cage and isn’t unhappy but I just wish she was more active. Is she depressed or just lazy?
- 02/16/2019 at 4:49 PM
  Doodler
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  Hi there! When did her activity level start decreasing? Was it when she started getting to be free roam 6 months ago? How old is she?
  
  I can tell you my bunnies had a decrease in activity level once they were no longer caged at all. I think it also came with age. They were definitely more energetic when they were younger.
  
  I would take her to a vet for a thorough physical exam just to be on the safe side if you’ve seen a significant decrease in her activity level.
  
  Some bunnies are lazier than others so it could be just her personality. Some like their cage because it can be their comfort zone. She could also be bored so you can try to add some more enrichment for her as well.
- 02/16/2019 at 5:14 PM
  LBJ10
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  Is your bunny a lop? There are some lops that fit the “lazy lop” stereotype… including mine. I agree with Doodles, less activity can come with age. It can also be part of their personality.
- 02/16/2019 at 7:40 PM
  Gabbi
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  I would say her activity level decreased about 3 months ago. She is about a year and a half old. She seems perfectly
  happy and perks up when i go to pet her so I know she isn’t scared of me. Hopefully its just her personality
- 02/16/2019 at 7:45 PM
  Gabbi
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  No she’s just a standard american bunny. I thin she’s just lazy ?
- 02/16/2019 at 9:04 PM
  Asriel and Bombur
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  Bombur is very much a lazy lop. After his neuter he became very lazy. He comes out and hops for a few minutes and spends the rest of the night flopped on the bed. Asriel on the other hand has more energy than I know what to do with.
- 02/18/2019 at 10:51 PM
  caillou
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  My bun is soooo lazy. She’ll flop in one place, get up and move just to flop in a different spot. There’s nothing wrong with her, she just likes sprawling which I can relate to! I also think when free roaming they’re less active because they always have the option to move around and they know this instead of only having a few hours a day.
- 02/19/2019 at 5:53 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  From my experience, lops tend to be lazy. If he’s acting normal otherwise, eating/pooping, etc I wouldn’t worry.
- 02/20/2019 at 10:16 AM
  bonnie_bunny
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  My Californian Bonnie was incredibly lazy. Even when she was free roam she’d just find a new comfy spot to lay down. My Checkered Giant, Gizmo, on the other hand is a freaking ball of energy. He races around, jumps on things, chews, plays, snuggles, etc. Both my buns show(ed) signs of being happy. I think it really depends on the rabbit and breed. If she’s eating, flopping, using the bathroom well, and showing affection I’d say she’s just a happy lazy bun.
- 02/20/2019 at 4:08 PM
  FlemishDad
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  Flopping is not normally sad bun behavior. Usually it means a bun is happy.
- 02/21/2019 at 9:18 PM
  DanaNM
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  My buns are def lazier on the days when they are free-roaming all day.
  
  I also noticed they are more active now that I’ve restricted their pellets a bit, and I usually hide them in various places to try to mix things up!
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
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