Sophie would growl and it sounded like a lil' piggy! She also shrieked one time when we were outside and something scared her -- no more outside adventures for her, thank you. She preferred to be the Princess of Parsley and Pillows.

Piper makes a grunt/squeal (truly an ODD noise) when he stretches/yawns.

IF your bunny likes to be held, I don't see any problems doing so. Sophie would let me hold her on her back, much like a mom would a baby. Piper's another story... he's my nervous boy. He prefers all four feet on the ground at all times.