she has plenty of water, a salt lick, balanced diet... its really funny and i just don't get it. any clue?
2006-07-22 13:06:39 · 15 answers · asked by aSneeze 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Sodium is a essential mineral for rabbits. Human sweat contains salt, which is half sodium, half chlorine (NaCL). Rabbits sense this and immediately lick human skin to satisfy the urge for this mineral. It will take any opportunity to obtain this, regardless of how much sodium based foods you leave in his/her cage.
2006-07-22 13:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by Sushi Hound 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is your salt lick for rabbits does it have an iodine additive. My rabbit licks but it is a complement. She only licks certain people and one cat and one of the dogs. She will run to the horse and lick his nose if he lets her. I would not worry about it. Just be glad she is not biting your fingers!
2006-07-22 13:56:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the saltiness from your skin/sweat tastes different from a salt lick, and she just happens to like the taste. As long as she doesn't bite and people don't mind, there isn't a problem.
2006-07-22 13:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by pniccimiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a rabbit licks your skin, it is the ultimate sign of affection. Rabbits usually don't exibit this behavior because they are not very trusting animals, but if your rabbit is licking you, it means that she loves you and likes that you are picking her up. take it as a compliment
2006-07-22 13:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just the salt. Even though she has the salt lick, the close proximity of it probably makes her want it. Or maybe she has a fetish, lol.
2006-07-22 13:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she's 'kissing' you - bunnies lick to show affection, the same as dogs do ;-) Here's a great explanation -
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittalk_hierarchy.html
Enjoy this site - here's the index page - you'll learn a lot about how to interpret your bunny's behaviour -
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittalk.html
Very best to you and your bunn!
2006-07-23 00:18:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's how rabbits show affection... apparently you're one BIG bunny with very short ears! When I had two bunnies, Clover and Blacky, they would often huddle up together and lick each other's heads. They were best buds.
2006-07-22 17:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by lachicadecafe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to put a salt/mineral block in her cage. They formulate them especially for rabbits. Try your local farm and garden, feed mill etc. (or on-line pet store).
2006-07-22 13:11:48 · answer #8 · answered by sweetiepie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She just loves everyone. Usually they lack salt in their diet.
2006-07-22 13:17:08 · answer #9 · answered by Albert J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may like the mix of salt and water that is human sweat. otherwise i dont have a clue.
2006-07-22 13:11:25 · answer #10 · answered by alamari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋