Rebonding brother rabbits

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- 12/02/2017 at 3:03 PM
  Bunnybuns123
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  Hi, just looking for a little advice, I’ve not posted before. I have 2 buck mini lop rabbits. They are half siblings and were neutered just over 2months ago. Previous to neuter they were amazing together but 1 hit puberty then the other joined in before my vet would go ahead and neuter as she said they were 2 small and they had a fight. I immediately separated them and went to a great vet who specialises in rabbits and got them neutered. Since neutering I’ve had them in cages side by side and switched toys and litter trays, but everything else seperate. This week I put them together for their first bonding session and it went great. They were flopping over by each other grooming each other. One of them did keep trying to hump the other but I split that up and all was fine. My question is as they got on so well should I still take it slow or can I just put them back together? Will the humping calm down as this is what caused the fight last time? After the session they were trying to cuddle through the cage. I felt so mean but don’t want them to fight or hurt each other. I’m not sure what to do next as they were just so happy with each other.
- 12/02/2017 at 7:09 PM
  Mikey
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  Dont split up humping. Humping is acceptable unless it becomes excessive (more than 20 seconds). Nipping is also acceptable, just a side note. They nip and hump to figure out their hierarchy. If they cant figure out their hierarchy, they wont bond properly and youll likely see a fight as outcome.
  
  Its good that theyre getting along again and seem to be moving fast. Always go at their speed, even if you have to back up a step.
  
  Things that should be considered required before you allow them to move in together again:
  First, 8+ hours no aggression in a small neutral space for atleast 3 days in a row.
  Second, 8+ hours no aggression in a larger neutral space for atleast 3 days in a row.
  Third, 8+ hours no aggression in a semi neutral space for atleast 3 days in a row.
  Fourth, 8+ hours no aggression in their final space (cage, pen, room, ect) for atleast 3 days in a row.
  Optional but recommended, spend a full 48 hours with them while theyre in their final space to make sure they dont fight before leaving them alone.
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