*Ears casually laid back mean relaxation or pleasure.

*Ears laid back tightly, accompanied with widened eyes and attempts to hide mean "I’m afraid, leave me alone."

*Ears pinned back tight and both eyes looking directly at you mean aggression, defensive posture, "Watch out, I might bite!"  This might also be accompanied by raised hindquarters, especially in bucks.

*Grinding of teeth means pain. If the bunny is listless, eyes dull, ears back, and grinding teeth, see a vet because it’s probably sick or injured.

*"Digging" is a sign of frustration. The rabbit may want out or want treats, etc., and repeatedly tries to dig a hole in high gear. This is also seen in does, just before they have a litter and are trying to find a place to nest.

*Lunging at you is a defensive or aggressive maneuver designed mainly to scare you off. Usually accompanied with grunting.  Rabbits will attack when cornered, however, and use their front claws to scratch the enemy while they bite.

*"Chinning" is a peculiar habit of rubbing the bottoms of the jaws over objects. Scent glands are located there and rabbits (mostly bucks) use this to mark territory.

*Bucks will also spray urine to mark territory. Be aware that they may consider YOU to be their property as well, and may flip their rump around and sprinkle you with a little rabbit perfume as you walk by. Consider it a compliment. However, it probably means that you have a pretty "bucky" buck and he may become difficult to handle as he matures. The problem will be solved if you have him neutered.

*Baby rabbits squeak and "click" when they sense Mom nearby or a disturbance in the nest.

*If you are stroking your pet doe and she raises her hindquarters, she is wanting to be bred. Again, problem solved once she’s neutered.

*If your pet buck circles your feet repeatedly and chins your shoes, he is courting you.