How much do rabbits sleep?

Rabbits can learn to sleep through a certain amount of everyday noise but don't try to cuddle them in their den or get them out for a play - the result is likely to be a grumpy rabbit who is then less willing to socialise with you during its naturally active times. read more

While a rabbit such as the Eastern cottontail still sleeps during the day, foraging at dawn and dusk, he's more active at night in the summer, when food is more readily available. While wild rabbits sleep in the daytime, they're careful to keep themselves hidden from predators. read more

Best Answer: Wild rabbits are 'crepuscular', which means they are awake in the hours just before dawn and after dusk, and sleep during the day and late at night. Many domestic rabbits take on the same habits. Others will take on the habits of their owners - if the owners are around from 5PM to bedtime, that's when the rabbit is awake. read more

On average, a rabbits will sleep 3-4 hours during the day. They will also be sleeping at night for approximately 6-8 hours. Rabbits are their most active during dusk and dawn. read more