Hi all,
I’m new to the forum.
I’ve recently bought two female rabbits – Mabel and Tilly. The two are sisters and were brought up together. Both are three months old and un-neutered. Mabel is black and white, I knew from the start that she was more outgoing. Tilly, who is brown and white, is more reserved and shy.
Recently, Mabel has been chasing Tilly around the cage. If Tilly is relaxing, Mabel nudges her out of the way by the bottom. No matter where Tilly is, Mabel wants her out of the way.
Today I have found clumps of white fur, that belong to Tilly (she has whiter fur, especially at the bum) and I’ve witnessed Mabel chase after Tilly again, this time Tilly cried out. I immediately took Tilly from the cage and have decided to separate them into separate cages and plan to let them out together during the day.
I know that this could be a sign that Mabel is more dominant? The “boss”? Yet, there are times during the day when the two girls sit, lay and cuddle together.
I bought two rabbits because I was advised that they would appreciate the company. I know that many of you would suggest getting them neutered, but in the past, I have had a bad experience with this and lost my pervious rabbit due to the anaesthetic.
I’m just wondering if anyone could give any advice? Thank you.
I’m new to the forum.
I’ve recently bought two female rabbits – Mabel and Tilly. The two are sisters and were brought up together. Both are three months old and un-neutered. Mabel is black and white, I knew from the start that she was more outgoing. Tilly, who is brown and white, is more reserved and shy.
Recently, Mabel has been chasing Tilly around the cage. If Tilly is relaxing, Mabel nudges her out of the way by the bottom. No matter where Tilly is, Mabel wants her out of the way.
Today I have found clumps of white fur, that belong to Tilly (she has whiter fur, especially at the bum) and I’ve witnessed Mabel chase after Tilly again, this time Tilly cried out. I immediately took Tilly from the cage and have decided to separate them into separate cages and plan to let them out together during the day.
I know that this could be a sign that Mabel is more dominant? The “boss”? Yet, there are times during the day when the two girls sit, lay and cuddle together.
I bought two rabbits because I was advised that they would appreciate the company. I know that many of you would suggest getting them neutered, but in the past, I have had a bad experience with this and lost my pervious rabbit due to the anaesthetic.
I’m just wondering if anyone could give any advice? Thank you.