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my minilop

22 10:27:16

Question
Help!  My mini lop Clyde likes to lick our oil heater!!
I'm really worried about it.. is this normal behaviour?

Thanks

Justine

Answer
For some rabbits, it can be a normal behavior.  But it also may depend on the context involved.  I have two rabbits that like to lick inanimate objects, but only when I'm sitting in the room with them.  If your rabbit only does this when you're around, it may mean that he really likes you, but for some reason, prefers to show this by licking an object in your view instead of you.

If he just generally licks your heater, he might be finding that it has an interesting texture or feel to it.