Hi there. First time posting, I've got 3 bunnies got them 2 weeks ago. They've been to the vets and was told they are all girls, this morning one of them is humping the other 2. I'm really worried that they got the sex wrong or is it a dominance thing. They are only 10 weeks old.
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Cuthbert&Dillon
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to you and your girls.Hopefully someone with more knowledge will be along shortly.
It's pretty normal behaviour for either sex. I would keep a close eye on them over the next few weeks / months as they become adolescents. That's when scuffles can become serious. Girls are normally neutered at around 6 months and over 1kg - but check with your vet as they may be able to do it a little sooner. I would aim for neutering sooner rather than later to maintain the bond.
It is also possible that they have been mis-sexed. It happens a lot, especially with very young rabbits. Boys will be more obvious soon as their testicles drop at around 12 weeks old. They can be neutered earlier.
It is also possible that they have been mis-sexed. It happens a lot, especially with very young rabbits. Boys will be more obvious soon as their testicles drop at around 12 weeks old. They can be neutered earlier.
I agree with this. Were they sexed by the person you got them from as well as independently by the vet?
I would still check regularly - there are very few people that I trust to get it right. In the long term, it's not an issue - but there's a chance of unexpected pregnancy and fights breaking out until they are all neutered and hormone levels have settled down. Boys are fertile for up to 6 weeks after neutering, which gives a slight risk of early pregnancy for the girls if they are all done as early as your vet advises.
If they do start to fall out, they will need to be temporarily separated and rebonded after neutering. Don't leave them if it looks like a serious fight is brewing (locking on to each other & drawing blood, rather than a bit of a chase and fur pulling) or one is being intimidated too much as they may never get on again and you will have to rethink the trio.
Meanwhile, enjoy them. Trios are so much more fun.
If they do start to fall out, they will need to be temporarily separated and rebonded after neutering. Don't leave them if it looks like a serious fight is brewing (locking on to each other & drawing blood, rather than a bit of a chase and fur pulling) or one is being intimidated too much as they may never get on again and you will have to rethink the trio.
Meanwhile, enjoy them. Trios are so much more fun.
