But wait: does that mean they skip daytime to go out and are active at night ? Not quite—rabbits are crepuscular creatures! For a first-time bunny owner, this can be a bit confusing. What’s the best way to tell if they’re asleep or not? How do you keep the pet safe and comfy? Do bunnies dream? Read on to find out!

Most people feel like they can only get proper rest if they sleep in the same bed and at the same time. Well, that’s not the case with rabbits! They can fall asleep pretty much anywhere as long as that spot is safe, relatively soft, and a bit dark. Wild bunnies often snooze in burrows (dug out “bunkers”). If they find a similar setup indoors (a dimly lit, cushy area), best believe they’ll fancy it over other spots in the house. As a rabbit owner, I am sure you have wondered about your pride and joys sleeping schedule, right? You wouldn’t be alone 🙂

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Rabbits sleep on average anything from seven to twelve hours a day. But their sleep pattern is different from ours. Because they have to be alert to danger, bunnies are light sleepers. They frequently wake up, having shorter periods of sleep.

Dreaming: They might jerk their legs, ears, mouths, eyelids, or tails when they’re dreaming. This indicates that they are sleeping soundly. As prey animals, rabbits are predisposed to being vigilant in most surroundings. By instinct, they know when a predator is close by. Similarly, rabbits also have sleeping positions, and possibly even a single sleeping position they favor. As the evening begins to fall, they’ll become more active again as they look for food and socialize with other bunnies.

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Rabbits are noisy when they’re awake. They like to dig, play, run around and chew on things, including the bars of their cage. Their nighttime activities can keep us up when we’d rather be sleeping.

Environment : the environment in which a rabbit lives can have a significant impact on their sleep patterns. Rabbits are burrowing animals. And they feel most comfortable in a quiet, dark, and secure environment. If a rabbit feels stressed or anxious, they find it difficult to relax and sleep. This is why it’s important to provide your rabbit with a safe and secure environment. Where they can feel comfortable and relaxed.Because of that, rabbits evolved with defense mechanisms, like heightened hearing and speed. But speed can’t help a sleeping rabbit. Sure, that super hearing comes in handy, but beyond that, rabbits have evolved to sleep with their eyes open. The great thing about rabbits is that unlike some popular pets (e.g. hamsters) they always seem to be ready to go whenever you want to play. Rabbit dreams can also be influenced by what they ate before bedtime. A high-protein meal may cause more vivid and active dreams, while a lighter meal may result in calmer dreams.