A rabbit’s ears are the best indicators of its disposition.

Happy and Relaxed Signs

↠ Binky: A sudden jump into the air with a mid-air twist or body shake, showing pure joy.
↠ The Bunny Flop: Collapsing dramatically onto their side or back, indicating deep relaxation and trust.
↠ Loafing: Sitting with all four paws tucked neatly underneath their body like a bread loaf, meaning they feel safe and calm.
↠ Soft Teeth Grinding: A gentle, rhythmic crunching sound (like a purr) that indicates contentment while being petted.
↠ Licking/Grooming: Licking your skin or clothes to show affection and social bonding.

Stressed and Fearful Signs

↠ Thumping: Striking the ground hard with a hind leg to warn others of danger or show annoyance.
↠ Hunched Posture: Sitting tightly crouched with tense muscles, flat head, or squinted eyes, which often signals pain, or fear.
↠ Loud Teeth Grinding: A harsh, grinding noise that indicates acute pain or severe distress requiring a veterinarian.
↠ Hiding or Freezing: Pressing their body flat against the floor with wide, dilated pupils and flattened ears to avoid notice.
↠ Screaming: A high-pitched shriek reserved for extreme terror, panic, or dying.

Angry and Territorial Signs

↠ Boxing: Standing upright on hind legs and swatting with front paws to show fear-aggression or boundary defense.
↠ Chinning: Rubbing the underside of their chin against objects, furniture, or you to mark their territory using scent glands.
↠ Foot Flicking: Flicking their back feet out while hopping or turning away showing minor anger or displeasure.
↠ Grunting or Lunging: Making a low vocalization or darting forward aggressively to warn you to back away.