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Why do bunnies run away?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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Rabbits run away for all sorts of reasons.

A rabbit that runs away from its owner (or another person, or another pet) when approached could be frightened or anxious, or it could be angry, or it could be playing a game.

Don't chase your rabbit. Some rabbits do like being chased as a game, but by far most don't enjoy it because rabbits are prey animals and chasing them can make them think of predators. Rabbits are very susceptible to stress, and a high-stress lifestyle can make them very sick; an incident of extreme high stress can even kill a rabbit (like being stalked by a predator, even if they're "safe" inside a cage). The key is to know your rabbit.

If your rabbit runs away from you, let her go: don't force her to cuddle or socialize. Take some time to learn about how to increase your rabbit's sense of security, and how to reduce her stress. Getting your rabbit to trust you can take time.

A rabbit that escapes from its area and "runs away from home" isn't really running away; it's just being a rabbit, digging and exploring and hopping around. If your rabbit lives outside, you have to make sure that you have a secure yard that your bunny can't get out of, and you have to check on the bunny regularly.

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