Looks like Spike may not be able to hear. He never acknowledges sound of any kind. I knocked a flashlight off the shelf and on to his cage and he never even woke up. I was reading that can be a common issue with any blue eye white animal. It makes now difference to us at all but it does explain why he is so mellow.

If he is hard of hearing - then I am glad he is in a loving home and is getting spoiled! God brings His creatures into our lives for a reason - just like the people He sends our way - whether they are pleasant or not.
But why do I have so many spammers???????????????

I'm very glad he is here to Mama. I had always figured he would be afraid of the dog because a dog got into her barn the night before I got him and killed a Mama bunny and her babies just feet from the cage where he was with his Mom. I was amazed he isnt afraid of the dog but it makes sense if he couldnt hear anything when that dog killed the other bunnies. I was reading that it is not uncommon for bew animals in dogs, cats and others to be deaf or even blind. Something to do with the bew white gene being recessive.

maybe that is why he derives such pleasure in chasing the dog!!!

Yeah Pooh still has nightmares about my past rabbit Baron. When Pooh barked at Baron his ears would twitch. I have done everything trying to get Spike to notice sounds but he doesnt. A place where he is a spoiled house bunny was the best place for him.

My sis says we may get the kids a bun for Easter. Might want to steer clear of getting them a blue eye white. They have two dalmations and two cats already. Hearing might be a matter of survival in that house.