I don’t know why Peter chases Benji, but I would highly recommend separating them. A scream is not something you hear in a happy bun relationship. 🙁 I don’t know what could have caused it though, with the way things are going, it sounds as though they could potentially fight, and really hurt each other. Unfortunately, I recommend going through the bonding process again, for what you are going through now, is what landed me in the bonding process with my girls. Again, I’m sorry, I know this isn’t what you want to hear, and I don’t like saying it, either. 🙁

Wishing you luck!

I don’t think that Benji would fight, but Peter could hurt him. As I said, this happened with my ladies, Silver, the dominant one, was nipping the others, and I made that same excuse ‘well, other than that, they’re fine..’ then one day they had foughten, and OB, the timid one, still has a scar on her ear. I don’t think that OB attacked, I think it was Silver who attacked her, OB doesn’t fight, she and Smokey are gentle ones. I am again, so sorry! If only rabbits would get along!

I don’t get why they would fight though, they have a VERY spoiled life, and have nothing to be mad over. Rabbits are interesting furry furballs 😛 that you just can’t get mad at, no matter how bad they are. Well, sometimes you can. 😉

Anyway, definitely recommended to separate them. I’m worried for Benji, I don’t want him getting hurt, I know you will do what is best though.

Wishing luck!

Is it just chasing at this point? No biting or nipping?

Are they neutered?

There is a bonding template pinned in this section, if you fill it out and paste it in your reply that will help us troubleshoot. 🙂

My money is on Peter being the dominant one, for you haven’t seen Benji nipping or chasing have you? I don’t know, you could keep them together, but I would be wary, and watch them closely. Sorry if this wasn’t a satisfying answer. <3

I actually moved this thread to the bonding section as it’s a better fit there.

Here’s the bonding template: https://binkybunny.com/forums/topic/bonding-template-read-me-for-bonding-help/

Some other scattered thoughts after giving this a more careful read, in bonded pairs it is often hard to tell who is dominant. Often each will show some behaviors that are “dominant”. Asking to be groomed is “dominant”, the one grooming is submissive, but in bonded pairs often both with groom. Or they will just smush their faces together and agree to just fall asleep like that. 🙂

Some pairs will also chase a little if they are trying to mount or in playing. Is the chasing slow or fast, and are the chasing bunny’s ears forward or back? A fast chase with ears back is aggressive. Ears forward could be a mounting attempt or just playing. Some pairs will also get a bit testy when treats or food are involved. I had a pair where they would start chasing whenever I would bring out their salad because they would just get excited and confused lol.

As long as the chasing never escalates and there are lots of positive behaviors (cuddling, grooming, food sharing, litter box sharing), then it might just be part of their relationship. But if it seems to get intense, then you might need to work on their bond a bit.