ANSWERS: 5
  • "The sounds of wild rabbits, like those of domesticated rabbits, are almost always very soft and tentative. Often you will haveto listen very carefully or you won't hear them at all. [1] Faint grinding noise produced by jaw movement: An expression of contentment, this sound is produced primarily when the back of the rabbit's neck is scratched. It is more pronounced in some rabbits than in others. [2] Spitting: Always a sign of aggression. A brief spitting sound may precede an attack. It has little similarity to the spitting noises made by cats, however. [3] Brief growling: This sound is usually produced by bucks* shortly after mating. [4] Cooing: Dwarf does* often coo when nursing their young, and rabbits may produce this sound when communicating with each other, if they feel safe, sound and secure. The range of sounds is quite broad, and the noises are similar to the cooing of doves, although the rabbits' cooing is less even and deeper in pitch." --http://petshub.com/rabbit/sound-languages.php * Males = bucks, females = does
  • I have a buck who will grunt and run circles around me, while my doe will sqeal when the buck is trying ot mount her. I've also heard rabbits grind their teeth and thump.
  • Wild-type rabbits can also purr, not quite like cats although the effect is similar (I have never heard a domestic rabbit make this noise); and males and females can both hiss if they are enraged. They also scream if they take any serious injury.
  • Baby Rabbits make a "cheep cheep" sound. A tom cat I once had was forever bringing baby rabbits to the doorstep. And it is a very pitiful loud "cheep". This was a very alpha cat and I was afraid to get between him and the baby. I told myself that that is a cats nature, but it was still terrible. Someone else must have thought so too, as he was poisoned later that summer.
  • Soft Squeal or Whimper: mild annoyance or displeasure. Grunting, Growling, Snorting, and Hissing: all communicate varied stages of anger, stress, or feeling threatened. May be followed with a lunge or bite. Soft Honking or Oinking: commuicates sexual interest. If your rabbit is circling you and honking, it is time for neutering. Screaming: sign of extreme pain or fear. Do not ignore; reassure your rabbit and if there is no obvious reason your rabbit might be terrified, take your bunny to a vet. Content rabbit noises might include a low purring sound, soft clicking, or slow, quiet grinding of the teeth. Aggressive noises include grunts, growls and loud teeth grinding.

Copyright 2023, Wired Ivy, LLC

Answerbag | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy