What happens when you separate two bonded rabbits?

Once the rabbits have bonded, DO NOT separate them. If one rabbit needs to go to the vet, both need to go. If they’re separated and one rabbit comes back with a different smell or change in health, they may reject each other and begin fighting.

Do both rabbits need to be neutered to bond?

Neutering is important for so many reasons, and absolutely necessary when pairing rabbits. Both rabbits must be neutered, if they are old enough. If you already have a rabbit, arrange for him/her to be neutered and wait a few weeks before adopting the second rabbit.

Can you bond two different rabbit breeds?

Yes, different breeds and different gender of rabbits can live together as long as both rabbits are neutered. Rabbits don’t discriminate by breeds, as long as both of them are rabbits they can become lifelong companions.

Why are my two bonded rabbits fighting?

A rabbit may fight to show dominance. Biting and nipping are also mating behaviour. Paradoxically, rabbits may even fight as part of their bonding process. Bonded rabbits can fight, too.

How do I know my rabbits are bonded?

As a general rule, rabbits are bonded once they can spend 48 hours together without any chasing or aggressive behaviors. You also want to see positive signs such as grooming, sharing food, and sleeping next to each other to confirm that your rabbits feel safe around each other.

How do you bond two male rabbits?

Recommended bonding process:

1. First, get the rabbits acquainted by sight and smell.
2. When both rabbits become relaxed in each other’s company and are used to the sight and smell of each other, start putting them together for very short periods of time in strictly neutral territory where neither rabbit has been before.

Can you have two male rabbits together?

A pair of male rabbits may work together well, but the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals organization notes that male and female pairings may be more successful as long as both of the animals are neutered and spayed. Unfixed male rabbits may get very aggressive with each other — constantly fighting for dominance.

Can two rabbits different in ages live together?

Any combination of rabbits can live together. Whether it is male/male, female/female, or male/female, rabbits can learn to live together no matter what sex they are. However, two female rabbits will likely get a long faster than two males.

Can 2 male Holland Lops live together?

In summary, it is possible to have two bunnies become companions to one another, but there are a lot of variables and expenses that make it a risk. If this is a risk you accept, be prepared to spay/neuter both bunnies as soon as possible as well as have separate cages.

How do you introduce two rabbits together?

Put the rabbits in nearby enclosures, where they can sniff each other through the wire. If your existing rabbit is free range, put the new rabbit in a small separated area so they can get used to each other’s scent. You can swap around their litter trays and rub a cloth over each transferring scents.

How do you know if two rabbits are bonded?