RE: Sibling Bonding Question

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RE: Sibling Bonding Question

05/27/2017 at 7:35 PM

DanaNM

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How long has it been since the fight where they were wounded? Since the fight was serious, you should take a long break from bonding, including pre-bonding, to let them “forget” each other, and start fresh from scratch.

Even neutered bunnies will fight if not properly bonded first.

So, if possible, house them in two separate rooms, so they can’t see or smell each other, and give them time to cool off, I’ve heard about 3 months is usually good. Also, 2 weeks is not enough time for their hormones to settle after their neuter, so more time apart will help on that front too.

Then you can start up bonding again. You might want to try stress bonding first, such as a laundry basket on the washing machine, or a car ride in a box together (with a helper of course), so make sure they don’t fight right off the bat again.

If the small space doesn’t seem to be working (they go straight after each other), try a much larger space to allow them to escape each other.

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.