Why do rabbits thump their feet?

A rabbit may express feelings of belligerence and hostility by stomping his back feet. If your bunny is in this foul mood, give him some much-needed time to cool off. Leave him be temporarily. read more

Be cautious, as some rabbits thump their feet as precursors to biting -- a form of dominance behavior. If this becomes a problem, neutering or spaying often minimizes dominance behavior in mature rabbits. read more

Rabbits stand on all four feet, sometimes in a tip-toe position, with their ears alert, then lift their rear feet and thump to warn other rabbits in the warren that there is danger. Some rabbits will thump one foot on the ground, some will thump both hind feet at the same time. read more