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Yes, most rabbits like to cuddle. This can be with their owner, their rabbit friends, or occasionally with other animals! But this will vary, as some rabbits simply aren’t that cuddly. But most adore being petted, held, and generally fussed over.

You’ll usually find that tame rabbits that have been held and exposed to human contact from a young age are more comfortable being cuddled. Older rabbits who aren’t used to it will likely be timider and panic when you try to cuddle them. You should never force your rabbit to cuddle.

Also, make sure that you move slowly – if you swoop in and grab your rabbit they might mistake you for a predator like a bird of prey. Build up trust and bond gradually and you might find your rabbit hopping over for a cuddle.

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Rabbits are naturally good diggers – they dig for attention, out of boredom, and for a bunch of other reasons. But if your rabbit is digging on you, there could be a specific message that your rabbit is trying to convey.

Wild rabbits have to dig their warrens (homes) where they live and shelter from predators. Domesticated rabbits don’t need to dig warrens, but the instinct is still there and it can be problematic if they have long claws as they can cause damage to your skin and clothes.

Read on to find out all the reasons a rabbit might dig, how to prevent digging, and more.

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Your rabbit is probably nudging you because they’re trying to communicate or they’re being territorial. This action of pressing their nose or head on you is a common action seen in rabbits.

But there are other reasons why your rabbit might be nudging you and other actions that are often mistaken as nudging. Check out this post to find out why else your rabbit might be nudging you.

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Yes, rabbits can be territorial. This will depend on an individual rabbits’ personality, as well as several other factors that can determine exactly how territorial a rabbit can be. It can be between rabbits, rabbits and their owners, or over an area or items.

Rabbits divide their surroundings into their personal safe space, public shared spaces, and anywhere owned by another rabbit or person. They might like to be the only animal in their space, or they might be happy to share with other rabbits or animals. If you invade their space, you risk an aggressive reaction from the rabbit.

But some rabbits are way more territorial than others. Check out this full post for more details.

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Yes, rabbits can and do growl. A rabbit is most likely to growl as a defensive or warning sound if they’re getting angry, but they could also growl if they’re afraid or insulted too.

You’ll need to quickly figure out why they’re upset because it may be your first and only warning before they get aggressive.

Read their body language for extra clues on what the problem is, and your next steps should be finding a way to calm the situation down. For example, this might be giving them space or identifying and removing their source of fear.

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The key to attracting wild rabbits is either through the environment or through offering them the right food. If you’re looking to attract rabbits into your yard, there are a few things you can do to encourage and welcome them. 

Some sure ways to attract wild rabbits include creating a habitat, offering them rabbit-friendly vegetables and water, and many more things. Check out the rest of the post to find out more.

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Rabbits and chickens can get along well together, but only as long as they get adequately introduced and there is enough space for both animals. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before you decide to keep these animals together. This living arrangement won’t suit all rabbits and chickens.

There are a few things you need to take into account before you put your rabbits and chickens together. The coop needs to be a minimum of eight square feet to have enough space, and it’ll need to be bigger for larger breeds. You should also have one chicken for every four rabbits living in the coop.

But although putting your rabbits and chickens in the same coop can work out, it’s not something we’d do if it can be avoided. Read on to find out why before you make your decision.

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Yes, rabbits can eat raw snap peas as a treat. The leaves, stems, and peas themselves are all safe to eat. There are a bunch of health benefits your rabbit can gain from eating snap peas, but you’ll need to limit the portions so they don’t overeat and get sick.

An ideal portion for your rabbit to eat is one pod of snap peas for every four pounds that your rabbit weights, or two tablespoons worth.

Snap peas are sometimes called sugar snap peas but refer to the same vegetable.

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Bamboo shoots and stalks can be given to your rabbit as an occasional treat, in small chunks. However, it is extremely important that you are certain that it is bamboo. There are bamboo look-alikes which are easy to mistake for the real thing, and some of these look-alikes have been proven toxic to rabbits. If you don’t know for sure which type of bamboo you have, don’t risk it.

Heavenly bamboo (also known as Nandina Domestica) is toxic to rabbits. The leaves are especially bad, if you think your rabbit may have eaten any heavenly bamboo, seek immediate veterinary treatment.

Err on the side of caution and avoid Lucky bamboo (also known as Dracaena) too. It hasn’t been studied to determine how rabbits react to it, but it is proven to be toxic to dogs and cats.

Scroll on to find out how much bamboo you can safely give your rabbit and a very important checklist on what you need to do before letting your rabbit eat bamboo.

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No, though it’s not unheard of, rats and rabbits should be kept apart. Unfortunately, not all species get along, and some are dangerous to keep together.

But why are rats and rabbits happier in separate living spaces, and how can you prevent them from coming in contact?

Keep reading to find out!

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