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My bunny shakes

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Question
Hello,

I have a question regarding my new bunny. She is fine when I have her out on the floor she does flips and loves it but when I hold her sometimes she shakes or almost like a trembling. She doesn't seem scared. Do you think she's sick? Please email me back at: Preston866@aol.com

Answer
A lot of bunnies tremble when they are being held.  Rabbits usually don't like to be picked up and held because instinctually to them that means they are going to be picked up and eaten (rabbits have only been indoor pets recently and it isn't possible to breed the instinct out).

I don't think she is sick, this would be normal behavior.

Kim