Hi All,
Brought home 2 male buns yesterday (Lionhead + Florida White). They are both approx. 8 weeks old but the Lionhead may be a week or 2 older judging by his behaviour (and genitals showing!) Owned rabbits in the past but this is the first time I've brought 2 home together. They were together originally so wanted to keep that bond there.
It's been around 24 hours since they've been in their new home and I noticed the Lionhead mounting the other bun this morning. I've been out with them for a few hours today and he's doing it quite a bit. The other isn't really reacting which is a good sign for now.
However, me being me I'm worrying about it. They will both be neutered at the earliest opportunity (could be a few weeks yet) so I really don't know what to do in the meantime. I can't keep my eye on them all day so if a fight does break out I won't be able to split it.
On the other hand, I'm so reluctant to split them without stressing them out further. I adopted 2 in the hope of keeping them together. (Otherwise I would have got the one ) I've heard once neutered they can be a lot calmer but as I say that could be a while yet so if they are seperated it'll be for a long time!
I feel sad for the younger one getting mounted all the time, is this going to stress him out?
Would appreciate any advice this, many thanks!
Brought home 2 male buns yesterday (Lionhead + Florida White). They are both approx. 8 weeks old but the Lionhead may be a week or 2 older judging by his behaviour (and genitals showing!) Owned rabbits in the past but this is the first time I've brought 2 home together. They were together originally so wanted to keep that bond there.
It's been around 24 hours since they've been in their new home and I noticed the Lionhead mounting the other bun this morning. I've been out with them for a few hours today and he's doing it quite a bit. The other isn't really reacting which is a good sign for now.
However, me being me I'm worrying about it. They will both be neutered at the earliest opportunity (could be a few weeks yet) so I really don't know what to do in the meantime. I can't keep my eye on them all day so if a fight does break out I won't be able to split it.
On the other hand, I'm so reluctant to split them without stressing them out further. I adopted 2 in the hope of keeping them together. (Otherwise I would have got the one ) I've heard once neutered they can be a lot calmer but as I say that could be a while yet so if they are seperated it'll be for a long time!
I feel sad for the younger one getting mounted all the time, is this going to stress him out?
Would appreciate any advice this, many thanks!
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