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Just within the past 3 weeks the aggressive one was neutered and the submissive one within the last 3 days but my “vet” told me to keep them together.. but I do feel like I should separate and restart the bonding process in a few weeks

This is so helpful! It has been driving me crazy, thank you so so much! I will look into that forum.

there was fur pulling but that was before the neutering now it’s just face attacks (not as intense as it sounds just lack of wording). I will take a few steps back and wait a few weeks, that makes complete sense

OOh sounds like progress!

Ooooh they are looking really good!

If the chasing is just 1 loop around the pen and doesn’t go any further than that, I think you are in good shape!

I do think it’s important that they have space to move around if there are still some chases happening, so when you move them giving them access to a pen is great.

I have this feeling with your…[Read more]

That doesn’t make any sense to me. They were concerned because you have a free-roam rabbit? I mean you def need to have alternate housing set up for during the bonding process, but that’s easy enough to do.

Honestly all rabbits have a strong personality! What weird people. Weren’t they the ones you asked to provide proof of spaying? I bet they…[Read more]

Thank you so much your contribution. It makes my stress relieve itself a bit. With that being said, I will treat it with some Chlorhexidine over the next day or two and if the issue persists, I will head over to my vet. Thanks again to those who helped!

How recently did they get neutered?

Nipping is normal. Even bonded bunnies will nip at each other sometimes. Biting and fur pulling are another story. I agree with Wick. You may need to take a step back and follow some bonding steps to help reestablish the bond.

I’m confused. So he didn’t get to meet this other bunny?

It doesn’t look particularly angry in the photos… but it’s hard to say. I assume the wet look is from you cleaning it. If you’re worried, then you should have your vet take a look.

To answer the question from this topic’s name…. yes. This is typical siblings, which can also mean they can be enemies. Rabbits do not acknowledge family units like we do– they will mate and fight with their siblings, parents, and children all the same. The reason rabbits get along with each other when they are younger is much more due to the…[Read more]

Rabbits can thump for a variety of reasons. It is thought that it’s  “purpose” is to warn rabbits that are under ground of dangers.

You may have startled your bun, which would be the most likely reason why he thumped.

Fear is however not the only reason why rabbits thump. Rabbits can thump, so thumping in their behavioral repertoire. Their…[Read more]