Will fighting be an issue? - BinkyBunny.com - House Rabbit Information Forum - BinkyBunny.com - BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

Forum

BUNNY 911 - If your rabbit hasn't eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately!

Don't have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

LEADERS: Beka27 BinkyBunny Elrohwen KokaneeandKahlua LittlePuffyTail Peppypoo RabbitPam Sarita

You must login to post, reply, and view profiles

WHAT'S NEW (Latest Forum Posts)

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS > BEHAVIOR > Will fighting be an issue?

Last Post by peppypoo at 07/24/2012 08:51 AM (4 Replies)

You are not authorized to post a reply.

Sort:

Previous | Next

Author

Messages

LaylaRabbit

7 posts

07/24/2012 05:25 AM
Hey y'all! So I will be a new bunny owner in 2 weeks and have a question! I will be purchasing 2 same sex, 6 week old Holland Lops from the same litter that have been raised together in a hutch! I have a huge cage that they will be staying in when I bring them home. I've heard same sex rabbits get territorial and was wondering what age they start to fight over they're territory? They're to young to be "fixed" yet so when do I need to separate them? Should I keep them separate till they can be fixed? Theyre parents are very kind nature rabbits so will mine even fight at all? Thanks for your help!

LoveChaCha
Rabbit Warren

6566 posts

07/24/2012 05:30 AM
I would keep them separated until they are of age to be fixed. Gender is not uncommon to have mixed up, especially with rabbits and I would not take that chance. As for their personality, it depends on the rabbit. They will have their own personality and it may not even be the same as their parents! Here is a good site on rabbit attitude as they grow up: http://language.rabbitspeak.com/

LittlePuffyTail
New Brunswick, Canada

Forum Leader

9468 posts

07/24/2012 06:34 AM
I agree with Chacha. Its better safe than sorry for two reasons: you dont want to deal with a litter from wrongly sexed bunnies. Secondly, when they come into their teenager hormones, fights can get nasty, even if their friends now.

Proud to be a Bunny Hugger and a voice for the voiceless

LaylaRabbit

7 posts

07/24/2012 08:25 AM
thanks everyone for your help!

peppypoo
Texas

Forum Leader

1928 posts

07/24/2012 08:51 AM
Yes, it's good to keep them separate for now. However, housing them side by side so that they are familiar with each other by the time they're fixed and ready to bond should speed things up when the time comes .

Tammo (RIP), Milo (RIP), Peppy, Remi

You are not authorized to post a reply.

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS > BEHAVIOR > Will fighting be an issue?

You agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy by using this website.