anything is possible with bunnies. for every rule there is always going to be the one exception, he might just be the exception in this case. not all buns like other bunny companionship, but just letting them out to see what happens is not the right way to go about introductions. if you were serious about bonding you’d need to start with a neutral location where none of them have been, maybe even car or washing machine rides. it’s a whole process, so don’t become discouraged until you’ve actually tried doing it the right way.

in the meantime you might read some of the bonding threads, that gives you a good idea of what works and doesn’t work for other people.  also, the house rabbit network bonding article is my very favorite one.  http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/bond.shtml

It’s pretty natural for them to fight with bunnies they aren’t bonded with. I’d look into bonding techniques with that link Beka posted and maybe start a bonding process (in a few weeks after the feelings aren’t hurt anymore!)

If it makes you and the family feel better it’s just natural behavior

don’t worry. that’s a common misconception. some buns will be the best of friends across the bars, but once that “protection” is gone, it’s like they’ve never laid eyes on the other. mine were the same way, but once the xpen was gone, you’d think they were out for blood.

Unfortunately, this is more of a guarding the fence than he is interested in snuggling. That small amount of wire even had Maryann being a nice bunny.

It IS possible to bond all three together but you’d need to work with them in neutral territory and not in an area each of them frequents.

Maybe he likes them but only from a distance.

I have some rabbits who are like this. Pepe who now I have free roam downstairs and he is still somewhat aggressive – I think it’s just a behavior he’s learned, sudden movements aggravate him…otherwise he does love to be petted. I had him in a condo and he was always aggressive…just the nature of the “beast” I think.

My other rabbit Jingles used to be more cage aggressive but I now have him in an x-pen and it’s easier for me to maneuver around him and I think he has calmed down due to his age.

Some behaviors I think like aggression are difficult to change and require alot of patience or just giving in and accepting it.

What about switching the boys w/him so he can come out downstairs?

I know that this may sound silly but I believe that his cage aggression could be because of the neuter but not in the way you think. He let you reach in and pet him and take him out to play. However, you took him out one day and had his own ‘boys’ chopped off. He’s still a little mad about that. He’s not sure what you’ll have them chop off next.

Just push his head down after he grunts/lunges and say in a strong but soft tone, “No.” and hold him there for 3-5 seconds.

Mark

http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/agressive.shtml  this is a good article about aggression.

my Meadow has her moments where she is a major pain in the butt.  firmness works well with her.  the territorialness might also have to do with the other buns.  he knows they are there.  even if you’re not planning on bonding for awhile, you might consider switching cages every so often so there will be less for him to be possessive of.

edited: i just saw your response to Sarita.  switching cages is an important part of bonding when the time comes. 

Don’t give up hope! My Vicky was the same way and attacked both of my boys in succession before finally accepting them…but it IS possible!

I think one of the good/bad things about bunnies is how quickly they can learn…maybe you caught Digger in an off-mood due to neuter-pains, and because you REACTED to his aggression, now he thinks he’s boss and can push you around? I certainly made Lizzy worse trying to accomodate her nasty-streak, until I got sick of it and stopped tolerating it!

I used Markus’ method (thank you, btw!), and also just always had a spray-bottle in-hand anytime I had to get into her cage, so if she made any move toward me, I could zap her. This all helped.

Unfortunately, the other major factor that helped was that I stopped reaching into her cage to bring her out for playtime, and rearranged my apartment a little so she could come out on her own. Now she isn’t afraid that every time I reach in there I’m going to grab for her…

Just my experience, for what it’s worth…