Bonding help

Hey everyone, I have 2 rabbits (gravel and pearl) I’ve had gravel for 6months now and he’s 10months and pearl is 5months! I wasn’t sure if gravels behaviour towards her was good or bad, he hasn’t tried to bite her or scratch her but as soon as I’m sat with her he goes crazy! It looks like zoomies but involves many stomps and constantly honking and had a few grunts. Pearl on the other hand has been flopping next to the grids seeming very interested in gravel! As well anytime I step into gravels inclosure he is persistent to hump me as before it would be once a month or so. He is neutered but pearl isn’t yet she will be getting spayed in a week or so but at the moment there enclosure are just side by side! After gravel had one of his episodes while I was playing with pearl he did straight away flop? Which made me think is he excited about her or is he angry. This is my first time owning rabbits and I’m just very confused with his behaviour any help would be appreciated and bonding tips for after she’s spayed too! Thank you! I’ve uploaded a picture of there set up, I do also have a video of how gravel was acting but I’m not to sure I can upload videos! Thank you!
 

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His behavior is likely due to her being intact. It should settle once her hormones settle several weeks after she is spayed.
There is a bonding section on this site that has a lot of good information. Some members do dates and others do marathon sessions that require round the clock monitoring. All I saw advise against stress bonding.
Also, bonding should be done in neutral space so neither bunny feels their territory is being invaded by the other bunny.
Sending lots of positive vibes for Pearl spay and future bonding!
 
In addition to what bunny momma said, how long ago was Gravel neutered? If less than 6 weeks, hormones could still be present in his system.
 
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