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- 05/29/2017 at 4:27 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  Hey everyone!
  
  My two buns, Timothy and Alfalfa, are brothers, and about 4 months old. The woman I bought them from said it was not necessary to neuter them unless they started fighting, which may or may not happen eventually. So far, they have been fine, but just in case, what is a good age to get them neutered?
- 05/29/2017 at 4:28 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  Also, I am not planning on neutering them unnecessarily, but if the start fighting or spraying to mark territory, I may decide to.
- 05/29/2017 at 5:13 PM
  BanditCamp
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  You cannot bond rabbits if they are not fixed. They are already in their teens and a deadly fight can ensue at any time. I would suggest separating them and perform the procedure as they are more than ready to be fixed. The general rule is that 8f the vet can see the testes then they can cut them. Even after the procedure you must wait a week to a month to fully bond them.
  
  It only takes two seconds for a bunny to critically injure another bunny for disability or death. The previous owner is incorrect about bunnies and if you plan to keep them happy and healthy together neutering is absolutely required.
- 05/29/2017 at 5:17 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  The rabbits are already bonded. Does that change anything?
- 05/29/2017 at 5:17 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  The rabbits are already bonded. Does that change anything?
- 05/29/2017 at 5:17 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  The rabbits are already bonded. Does that change anything?
- 05/29/2017 at 5:24 PM
  tobyluv
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  They just have a baby bunny bond, but they aren’t permanently bonded yet. Banditcamp is correct. It would be best to separate them now, and see if the vet thinks they are ready to be neutered. Some will neuter as soon as the testicles descend, other vets like to wait a little longer. They can be kept in the same room, but should be housed and exercised separately, until they have had their surgeries and few weeks to a month has passed. Then you can start the bonding process.
- 05/29/2017 at 5:31 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  Really? I had no idea! I am a first timer with bunnies. They have never shown signs of aggression or territorial behavior, but recently, Timothy (who is, ironically, smaller) has begun humping Alfalfa occasionally. Is this a sign they need to be separated? They are otherwise very cuddly and loving to each other.
- 05/29/2017 at 5:31 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  Really? I had no idea! I am a first timer with bunnies. They have never shown signs of aggression or territorial behavior, but recently, Timothy (who is, ironically, smaller) has begun humping Alfalfa occasionally. Is this a sign they need to be separated? They are otherwise very cuddly and loving to each other.
- 05/29/2017 at 5:31 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  Really? I had no idea! I am a first timer with bunnies. They have never shown signs of aggression or territorial behavior, but recently, Timothy (who is, ironically, smaller) has begun humping Alfalfa occasionally. Is this a sign they need to be separated? They are otherwise very cuddly and loving to each other.
- 05/29/2017 at 5:31 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  Really? I had no idea! I am a first timer with bunnies. They have never shown signs of aggression or territorial behavior, but recently, Timothy (who is, ironically, smaller) has begun humping Alfalfa occasionally. Is this a sign they need to be separated? They are otherwise very cuddly and loving to each other.
- 05/29/2017 at 5:32 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  Sorry about that…. Pressed the submit button a few times
- 05/29/2017 at 6:06 PM
  Mikey
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  Yes, they need to be separated now since you are seeing mounting. It can quickly get ugly and bloody if you move them too late.
- 05/29/2017 at 6:17 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  Ok thanks everybody will do! I am having a little trouble finding a vet, so if anyone knows a good one they can recommend in the California Central Valley are that would be great.
- 05/29/2017 at 6:46 PM
  Tim&Alfie
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  Never mind on that last post, just found out my cat’s vet accepts rabbits. Thanks everyone for your help!
- 05/29/2017 at 7:14 PM
  tobyluv
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  Make sure that it’s a rabbit savvy vet, one who sees a lot of rabbits and performs a lot of surgeries on them. Some vets may see the occasional rabbit, but may not be very knowledgeable about rabbits.
  
  Here is a state by state listing of vets, in case you find that your cat’s vet isn’t that versed in rabbit medicine after all.
  
  http://rabbit.org/vet-listings/
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