What does it mean when my rabbit jumps around in a weird way?

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I didn't want the bunny my sister made my father buy it for him. I feel quite bad, so i always take it out for about 20 minutes every 4 hours. It tends to jump around the cage and also while being outside. But the cage is so small, that I really want to buy a new one that has more space for it to roam around. But my father is cheap and doesn't understand that a bunny needs more space. But here is the question what does it mean when my bunny jumps around in a weird manner? Is it happy or sad?

defend liberty · Answer

Yup.  A leap in the air accompanied by a twist is called a "binky."

I'm glad you are allowing this bunny to exercise. I'm attaching a video that may prove helpful if you need support for why bunnies need a large enough cage and plenty of exercise.

My link below is a rabbit info site that also provides further information on rabbit care and includes some inexpensive ways to provide a large cage for a rabbit. (The video section on the weebly site also shows some clips of bunnies binkying.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vvlb-prX4I&feature=player_embedded

Brodie · Answer

I know what you mean. How would your father like being stuck in a cage all day? But for me, I just rabbit proof the bedroom
and let him live there. You can potty train them easily.

? · Answer

It means he's happy! My bunny does that too! please take ur bunny out more often if it has a small cage, my bunny's cage is the size of an english bulldog's crate! it's huge! bunnies need to take 3 hops in the cage and be able to stand on their hind legs.. if he can do that, then it's a decent size.. otherwise, tell ur dad he needs a bigger cage!

Anonymous · Answer

Its probably binkying. (hopefully) sign of bunny happiness.

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What does it mean when my rabbit jumps around in a weird way?

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