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Is my rabbit deaf?

Sparkles

Sparkles

Young Bun
I have had my mini lop Bailey since he was 6months old, he is now 10 months. I always thought he was really calm and laid back but its just occured to me that he may be deaf. He doesnt react at all to the hoover or hair dryer even though my two other rabbits run and hide in a corner. Not only this but one time my dog was in the garden and came face to face with him barking and he didnt move an inch he just carried on munching the grass! He doesnt ever get scared by noise which i find really strange. Is there any way of telling if he is actually deaf?

Thanks
 
I have a deaf dwarf lop have you tried clapping your hands loudly behind your bunny to see how he reacts, our bunny doesn't move. Otherwise a vet visit will tell you more :)
 
I've got a deaf bunny - as per the previous answer, the best way to chekc is stand behind them and clap very loudly. No repsonse at all will mean they are more than likely deaf. now mine has a hearing mate it's much easier for her :p
 
I tried the clapping thing and he didnt seem to react to it but shaking his food bag sends him crazy...although he could see it so maybe thats why. He is bonded with a female rabbit so he isnt on his own. I am going to keep an eye out and when he next has his injections ill ask the vet :)
 
I've found that both Smudge (who was deaf) and Rascal both know when something different is happening even though they were deaf......
When the front door was open they would be sitting on the stairs looking out.....:lol:
Once you get into a routine they also 'know' what is happening - Rascal knows it's food time when she sees her bowl being moved, or the feed box and bag.......:p
I just have to shake the food box for Charlie to come running from wherever he is so know he's not deaf!!!!:love:
 
i think Alvin is death.. he reacts to Pearl making a run for food, the light being turned on and floor banging.. poor little soul gets a right shock when hes grooming and he hasnt seen my approach :shock:
 
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