Fionabun
Mama Doe
Hi folks.
Please help me.
I let Clover and Archie (newly bonded exactly one week ago) out into the run last night whilst I was feeding the others rabbits. It was about 11pm and dark and Archie hasn't been out in the run in the dark before (not yet permanently attached so I need to be there).
Anyway they came bounding out and I then went down the garden to see to my others. Next thing I heard was a MAJOR scuffle. I bolted up to them to find them rolling in a ball, teeth all a show and fur absolutely everywhere. I managed to separate them but it kicked off again. I think it seems that Archie might have tried to mount Clover (as usual), which he has been doing lots and that she has bitten back. When it kicked off again, it was Clover who ran at Archie
I separated them to check them for a moment and couldn't find any bite marks. I was brave and didn't break the bond by separating them overnight in case that sealed their fate. So I brought them in overnight and stayed up ( :shock: ) the whole night watching them. They have been fine and quite snuggly in the house, though maybe not as much as before.
I think I will go out and disinfect the whole shed and let them start again.
Is this wise? Will this just happen again. Does it sound to you like Clover was just at the end of her tether with him humping her and chasing her when he gets excited?
I'm gutted for my little bunnies. I thought they loved each other?
Fiona x
Please help me.
I let Clover and Archie (newly bonded exactly one week ago) out into the run last night whilst I was feeding the others rabbits. It was about 11pm and dark and Archie hasn't been out in the run in the dark before (not yet permanently attached so I need to be there).
Anyway they came bounding out and I then went down the garden to see to my others. Next thing I heard was a MAJOR scuffle. I bolted up to them to find them rolling in a ball, teeth all a show and fur absolutely everywhere. I managed to separate them but it kicked off again. I think it seems that Archie might have tried to mount Clover (as usual), which he has been doing lots and that she has bitten back. When it kicked off again, it was Clover who ran at Archie
I separated them to check them for a moment and couldn't find any bite marks. I was brave and didn't break the bond by separating them overnight in case that sealed their fate. So I brought them in overnight and stayed up ( :shock: ) the whole night watching them. They have been fine and quite snuggly in the house, though maybe not as much as before.
I think I will go out and disinfect the whole shed and let them start again.
Is this wise? Will this just happen again. Does it sound to you like Clover was just at the end of her tether with him humping her and chasing her when he gets excited?
I'm gutted for my little bunnies. I thought they loved each other?
Fiona x