New Concerned Bun Mom

[Sabrina92]

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Hello Everyone!

I am a new bun mom who just got a Holland lop on the 10th. Besides the fact of being a new bun mom this is my first pet ever. I have done years of research but research is different than actually having the sweet bunny. This morning my sweet bunny was playing to her hearts content from 5am – 9:30. I went out from 11-2 for a birthday brunch and came home to her eating, playing and doing her business. I left to drop a friend off at a train station and hit some traffic and she seemed fine as soon as I got home. Two- three hours later she started to make me feel worried. I don’t know if it is me not being used to her behavior or if something is wrong. She was playing and then she started to lay down and was partially laying on the side with her feet slightly sticking out and then she moved her head down and closed her eyes and then opened them. Now she is in a what I would call a loaf position. Is something wrong or is she tired? Any advise or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated!

[Bam]

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She is relaxing when she’s on her side like that. It can look very dramatic when a rabbit suddenly assumes that type of position, the first time I saw it I thought my bun had a seizure.

It just means contentedness and perfect relaxation. It’s called flopping.

Congratulations on your new bun. She’s beautiful!

[Sabrina92]

Thank you! I just wasn’t sure since it was a different type of flop than I have usually seen from her.

[Hazel]

That’s a relaxed and happy bunny if I ever saw one! Nothing to worry about. 🙂

[Sabrina92]

Thank you!

[LittleLionMan]

Definitely kicking back and relaxing! It also shows she trusts you.  laying with your belly out is very vulnerable position to be in, so having her sprawled out like that she’s saying: “I’m very happy, relaxed, and I’m not worried about getting attacked.” don’t be surprised if you hear teeth grinding (bunny purring) or some soft sighs.

but totally understand the initial fear. I’ll come home to my bunny basically on his back very deep in sleep. Gives me a heart attack until I see him breathing 😂

[Sabrina92]

Thank you for the explanation! I just wasn’t sure since this was a new type of flop for her. She seems to be a lot more playful this morning!

[Bam]

They can flop in numerous ways! The scariest type is the DBF, Dead Bunny Flop. I never get quite used to that one 😂

 

[DanaNM]

@Bam OMG so true! Cooper has given me several heart attacks with the DBF, Bun Jovi too!

. . . 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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