Housing rabbits together

[jessct1020]

I will be getting two Flemish from a breeder in about 9 weeks. I will be keeping them together in a very large setup. My only question is would it be best to get two bucks? That's what I want but I don't want them fighting, would it be best to have them neutered? There will be no female bunnies anywhere near them as these guys will be our only rabbits. TIA.

 

[mariethomas]

The best bonded pair is a doe and buck, of course spayed and neutered.
I have two bucks, both lion heads who I cannot get neutered. From my experience, as babies they got along great, and even use to share a large cage so they could snuggle and be with each other. One day I realized the older one was humping the younger one again, and that's when I knew I had to separate them. Ever since then they have not been housed together. One is scared of the other for some reason, and jumps when he comes by his cage.

 

[OakRidgeRabbits]

Intact rabbits cannot live together beyond about 9-12 weeks old.

If you plan to have the rabbits neutered, two bucks would be a possibility. But usually a buck/doe pair bonds best.

 

[jessct1020]

My rabbits will be neutered, what age is best? I was thinking 3-4 months?

 

[missyscove]

Talk to your vet about what age they're comfortable neutering at. A lot of it is based on size so along those lines you should be able to do it pretty early with a flemish.

 

[jessct1020]

Thanks!

 

[Ainsleys_mommy]

Actually because Flemish are a giant breed, they are a little behind developmentally (because it takes so long to grow). My vet said we definitely needed to wait until 6 months. I didn't really understand since they drop at like 10 weeks, but she said it could stunt their growth. Don't know how true that is.