bunny noises

Question
Hi
I have had my bunny for about a year and I just want to know what she mean's when she grunt's in her throat.She is outdoors and eats well but I can never catch her in time to let her outside; I think I don't pick her up the right way.

Answer
Dear Hannah,

If she whimpers/grunts when you approach, she is likely warning you away, and wants to be left alone.  Whimpering/cowering can also mean that she's having a false pregnancy, which means it's time for her to be spayed:

www.rabbit.org/health/spay.html

You can find a good vet here to help you:

www.rabbit.org/vets

For good instructions on how to properly hold and pick up your rabbit, please see:

http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/care/handling.asp

Hope this helps!

Dana