Rabbit licks hand, close up vid - what does it mean?
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Bunnies are like people, they're individuals. Some will be kissy-kissy, others reserved.
But 'grooming' is most often a 'bonded mate' behaviour. If you have one bunny and he/she considers you a mate, more often you'll get groomed -- although its also a dominance thing. Some 'partners' will expect you to be grooming them. (Putting his/her head down is usually a request to be groomed).
If you want to bond with your rabbit, don't pick her/him up, but instead lightly stroke the forehead, ears and clean the crystallized bits from the corner of the eyes. Nuzzling works well too.
Rabbits already bonded with rabbit mates are less likely to form a 'grooming' bond with a human.
-pipp