Rabbit Laying on Back

Cynthia

Young Bun

• Jun 18, 2008

• #1

Okay everyone my husband called me a few minutes ago. He said that he went to our rabbits cage because she was laying on her back to make sure she wasn't dead. But he said that she got up when he opened the door. I've never seen her lay on her back does everyone think she is okay or that she just wanted attention.

 

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foxyfaerie

Mama Doe

• Jun 18, 2008

• #2

She's more than OK - she's showing she's happy, content & relaxed

 

Cynthia

Young Bun

• Jun 18, 2008

• #3

foxyfaerie said:

She's more than OK - she's showing she's happy, content & relaxed

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Good he scared me when he said that she was on her back

 

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foxyfaerie

Mama Doe

• Jun 18, 2008

• #4

Cynthia said:

Good he scared me when he said that she was on her back

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When rabbit's feel safe they "flop" - the greater the flop the more safe they feel.

If she's sitting up or in a position that she could easily get up from she's wary of something; if she's flat on her back (i.e. difficult to get up from) she's really happy & feels safe!

 

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Woodlouse

Mama Doe

• Jun 18, 2008

• #5

Our Molly used to be spark-out lying on her back! On numerous occasions we thought she was dead! She would always wake up with a start and look at us as if to say "Why are you looking at me like that?!" :lol: x

 

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LuceMarbles

Mama Doe

• Jun 18, 2008

• #6

Our Matilda lies in what was supposed to be her corner litter tray. She goes down like a sack of spuds and turns onto her side. She's a lionhead and we often can't tell which way round she is - which is the tail which is the head, cos all her mane has been pushed up covering her face! :lol:

 

Bunnyaddict

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 18, 2008

• #7

My Alice does that! She lies flat on her back with all 4 little paws up in the air as if she's playing dead. It frightened the living daylights out of me when I first saw her do it!!