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Why do rabbits scratch the floor?

Updated: 8/9/2023
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15y ago

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The behaviour you are seeing is not actually scratching, but they are rubbing their chins on things in order to "scent" them.

They leave a marker scent behind to let any other bunny know that this thing/person/place belongs to them.

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Rabbits like to dig as it keeps their claws down so that they don't become painful, also, in the wild rabbits dig to make their homes. This website is good for rabbit help; http://www.piczo.com/rabbitcareguide?cr=5

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12y ago

Naturally cats need to scratch. If it is an outdoor cat, cats do their scratching to mark their territory and heighten their claws on tree bark. Indoors, cats may need a scratching post or scratching cardboard to scratch on. (Buy these at a local pet store)

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Chickens use this behavior to find food. Roosters may use this behavior to impress hens, or intimidate other roo's.

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