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Both my male and female bunnies were chewing on their log tunnel toy. They’re usually good at sharing although just now I saw Peanut use his paw to sort of push Buttercup out of the way, approximately 5 times. He’s never done that before. What’s even weirder is Buttercup never responded, she just sort of let it happen?
There was no signs of aggression or anything, I’m just a bit worried about this? They are both going to be 4 months old in a few weeks, Peanut will be neutered the day he turns 4 months (it’s all booked in) He isn’t being territorial or spraying or anything. His behaviour hasn’t really changed at all, apart from him being a little more confident/less timid.
What does this mean? I always thought Buttercup was “the boss” because she’ll usually be the pushy one when it comes to food or water. But she’s also the one that grooms him and snuggles next to him. Rarely the other way around.
I took the log away for 5 minutes and they seemed calm. I’ve just put it back, next to me to see what happens. I wonder if my boy bunny got a bit ‘too into it’? It probably doesn’t help that even though the toy is plenty big enough to share, they both chew at the same part of the log
Thoughts?
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I’ve decided to take the log off of them for now. Perhaps I’ll give it to them in the morning when they’ve had a little break
I was just a little surprised by Peanut I guess. As I said, Buttercup has always been the pushier one so it’s odd to see Peanut take a stand! And for Buttercup to not be pushy!
She was right up in his face though as they seem to like chewing on the exact same spot lol. They seem happy/normal otherwise, so I was probably overreacting? Is it just a case of Peanut being a bit too enthusiastic? As I said, no other signs of aggression and now they’re both just chilling out. Peanut has flopped out about 5 inches away from Buttercup who is loaf-style laying down.
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