I have 2 young female rabbits. both around the age of 9 weeks old. I have had one for 2 weeks and the other was only got today. Im going to attemt pairing them. I have the one Ive had for 2 weeks in his hutch and the new one in teh main run for now (they have been like that for about 1 hour) |I have a few questions. Any help would be fantastic. Im very new to this.
1) the one Ive had for 2 weeks is peeing alot and jumping about like mad. Im not sure exactly if this is okay. I know female rabbits can be territorial. But does this kind of behaviour indicate that she may fight with her new pal when i introduce them together fully?
2) I read that I should swap them about between cages without cleaning the cages for a few days to get them used to eachothers scent! is This what i should do??
3) How long should i keep them seperated between the cages?
4)should i introduce them for an hour or so then put then seperate them again to have it as a gradual introduction?
Sorry if these questions seem ridiculous. Im learning and Im unsure. All advice welcome please
1) the one Ive had for 2 weeks is peeing alot and jumping about like mad. Im not sure exactly if this is okay. I know female rabbits can be territorial. But does this kind of behaviour indicate that she may fight with her new pal when i introduce them together fully?
2) I read that I should swap them about between cages without cleaning the cages for a few days to get them used to eachothers scent! is This what i should do??
3) How long should i keep them seperated between the cages?
4)should i introduce them for an hour or so then put then seperate them again to have it as a gradual introduction?
Sorry if these questions seem ridiculous. Im learning and Im unsure. All advice welcome please