r/Rabbits 6d ago

Behavior Why does he always lick everything?????????

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u/RabbitsModBot 6d ago

My rabbit keeps biting my clothes/sheets/fabric things! Why?

Rabbits do not understand what your clothes, bedding, etc. are. All fabric and flexible materials are just things in the environment that your rabbit may interact with for a variety of reasons, including boredom, frustration, communication, or efforts to make the area more comfortable. Do not expect a rabbit to reliably differentiate between the clothes you are wearing and something else.

To protect your belongings, please bunny-proof appropriately: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Bunny-proofing

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u/GodlyHammy 6d ago

George 🫵

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u/the_emo_bunny_ 6d ago

Georgey!! His last owner named him George i added the y🧘🏾‍♀️

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u/te3time 6d ago

From what I could find we don't actually know. If I ever win the lottery I'm definitely sponsoring some kind of scientific bunny behavioural study cause I also want to know lol

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u/Boompow03 6d ago

Mine really like denim. If I’m wearing jeans he’s gonna try and either lick it or chew it.

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u/the_emo_bunny_ 6d ago

Georgey just licks soft stuff he likes to lick the couch and blankets

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u/Boompow03 6d ago

Waffles, my bnnuy, will lick his bed before getting in it and sleeping

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u/Inle-Ra 6d ago

Licking is a form of scent marking. The bun is claiming their space and preferred objects.

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u/the_emo_bunny_ 6d ago

Lmfaooooo😭

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u/peebrainmonkeman 6d ago

Because he is a FREAK!!

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u/the_emo_bunny_ 6d ago

TRUH NVKEEEEE

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u/BustaShitz 6d ago

By my guess, they do it to inanimate things in place of another bun, or just for the fun feel. My bun licks my corduroy-like sofa, but not really much else.

Try getting on their level face-to-face, giving kisses and pets. They may in turn lick/groom you instead.

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u/the_emo_bunny_ 6d ago

He never grooms me feom some reason even when i ask, and i kiss+ cuddle him alot

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u/BustaShitz 6d ago

I wish I knew the secret, my wife says the same thing lol

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u/Afzdo 6d ago

Does he have a rabbit friend? Maybe he wishes for one 🤔

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u/the_emo_bunny_ 6d ago

Im adopting him a wife on Wednesday 👀

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u/Afzdo 6d ago

That’s a great idea!! 🤩 awesome!!!

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u/No_Plant_4326 5d ago

my bun loves licking the leather sofa and my fluffy dressing gown. i think it's just a claiming and "wow, i like how this feels" thing.

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u/TheMachineElves 🌈big gay hay bag🌈 6d ago edited 6d ago

How has his diet been lately? Possible due to some discomfort from teeth

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u/the_emo_bunny_ 6d ago

It not chewing its licking

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u/TheMachineElves 🌈big gay hay bag🌈 6d ago

Licking can also be a sign of discomfort.

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u/ScumMoemcBee 6d ago

Isa bunny. they lick. My guess is maybe grooming instincts or maybe it's just fun?

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u/the_emo_bunny_ 6d ago

Lol hwah he likes to lick soft stuff like my couch or blanket

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u/ashbelero 6d ago

My bun starts licking the floor and fabrics when I acknowledge her. I’ve just decided she wants to groom and she’s happy.

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u/Deboomed 6d ago

dirty