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Hopping, leaping, and racing: “Whoopee! I’m happy!”
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Binky-ing (a high jump, with vigorous twists): “I am incredibly happy!”
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Kicking: If being held the wrong way, “Let go!” or, if playing, “What fun!”
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Circling: “I’m in the mood for love.”
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Flattening: “I don’t want you to see me.” A scared rabbit will lower herself to the ground as if to hide.
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Stretching out (on side or back): “Ah, life is good. . . .”
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Ear shaking: “I don’t like that.” Frequent ear shaking can be a sign of a medical problem and should be assessed by a veterinarian.
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Head butting: “Hey!” A persistent rabbit will head-butt you when she wants something — petting, food, whatever.
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Stomping: “Warning” or, maybe, “I’m annoyed.”
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Biting: “I don’t like what you’re doing.” A gentle nip is a rabbit’s way of saying “I’ve had enough.” You’ll be able to tell the difference between a nip and a bite.
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Sitting up tall: “I’m curious,” or “Is there trouble afoot?”
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Licking: “I love you.”
