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25 sty 2021 · This study assessed the effects of two commonly fed pet rabbit diets (extruded nuggets with hay (EH) and muesli with hay (MH)) alongside hay only (HO) and muesli only (MO) on the behaviour of...
The goal of our study, which was funded by an AWI Refinement Grant, was to determine if we could use various environmental enrichment strategies to promote species-specific behaviors, decrease potentially abnormal behaviors, and improve the overall welfare of rabbits in laboratories.
Digging is an enrichment activity for rabbits that can help keep your bunny mentally healthy. Stress/Boredom. Many rabbits dig as a destructive behavior because they are feeling stressed or bored. Digging becomes therapeutic and helps your rabbit comfort themself or relieve their frustration.
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To better understand rabbit body language, it is important to know that digging falls under normal rabbit behaviors. When you observe your rabbit digging, it may be trying to communicate something to you. For example, rabbits may dig on your feet or hands to get your attention.
2 sty 2008 · Effects of single versus paired housing on rabbit body temperature and behaviour in a UK shelter. PDF | This resource was produced by members of the UFAW/RSPCA Rabbit Behaviour and...
What are the most commonly reported behavioural problems in rabbits? Of these, digging and chewing inappropriate objects suggest that the rabbits’ requirements for these behaviours aren’t being met with appropriate objects, and that the owners don’t understand what they need to do to reduce the behaviours.
