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- 02/12/2014 at 4:54 PM
  New Blue
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  I love the companionship of rabbits, I couldn’t have just one, so I got another bunny, this one came from a pet store, I fell in love with her instantly when I saw her just lonely there. Don’t worry I didn’t buy impulsive, I spent 3 months deliberating another rabbit.
  
  Right now I’m giving her lots of attention, I got her and my dutch rabbit separated as I heard females don’t get along, especially when in-act.
  
  Out of curiosity though, will they get jealous if a rabbit sees me pet another? I have 2 xpens so they can’t interact with each other, one will have free roam for part of the day and the other the rest, but if they notice me petting, will they get jealous?
  
  Another thing, my new Holland lop despite getting used to me, is very lovely, do they show a different personality when they get older, or is it based around how nicely they are treated when young?
- 02/12/2014 at 5:18 PM
  Lulu Cuteness
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  I don’t think she will be jealous but when you start handling the other rabbit you may want to wash your hands before you get them bonded because I have heard of rabbit owners inviting other people who have another rabbit and that rabbit attacked the person visting
- 02/12/2014 at 5:20 PM
  New Blue
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  All right then, its unlikely they will bond since they are both female, but ill keep in mind about rabbit scent.
- 02/12/2014 at 5:39 PM
  Tessie
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  It’s perfectly possible to bond two females!
  As long as both are fixed!
  It may be a bit more challenging with two females, it can definitely work.
- 02/13/2014 at 9:38 AM
  Elrohwen
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  It’s definitely possible to bond two females once fixed, but I agree that intact females can be quite territorial and usually don’t get along.
  
  There is a possibility that your first rabbit will get jealous (more likely territorial) and not like the smell of the other rabbit on you. I wouldn’t worry too much though and just wait and see. She will probably be fine.
  
  I think a lot of rabbit personality is innate, and no matter how well you treat them they will still have their own preferences. My holland boy was always independent and aloof, and no amount of socialization made him snuggly. He has his own temperament. My female mini lop has a completely different personality from him, though I didn’t own her as a baby so I’m not sure how she has changed. Keep in mind that many females go through a personality change when they hit sexual maturity (usually 5-6 months) but go back to being sweet after they are spayed.
- 02/13/2014 at 10:12 PM
  New Blue
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  Thanks, I will always have plenty of time at home so I can easily take care of 2 rabbits separately, but about aggression in female’s. when I got my dutch bunny from someone re homing, she wasn’t showing any signs of aggression and still isn’t. Could it be a personality thing that causes aggression when they become hormonal?
- 02/14/2014 at 7:51 AM
  Elrohwen
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  The aggression is generally between rabbits, not with people. It is also hormonal, so most baby rabbits of both genders are friendly, but they become territorial as they grow up.
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