Rabbit bites other rabbit when he gets too close

[Isaac12]

So I’m currently bonding 2 rabbits (Nala and Snowy) so they’ve been ignoring each other for the most part but sometimes Snowy will check out Nala a bit but Nala lunges at him and bites him when he gets too close. Nala will occasionally chase after him but other than that she’s not that aggressive. Any suggestions on how to stop this?

 

[Devi]

Are they both spayed and neutered? and if so, for how long? this can make bonding easier when the hormones are out of the way.

 

[Isaac12]

Yes, Nala is spayed and Snowy is neutered

 

[Lucas the Bun 💕🐇]

As Devi it takes a while for hormones to settle

 

[Isaac12]

Oh yeah I forgot to say how long. They have both been spayed for more than a year now.

 

[Lucas the Bun 💕🐇]

http://www.allearssac.org/bonding.html

 

[Devi]

What bunnies do is they establish a hierarchy within their warrens. Chasing and nipping is part of it to a point, just watch them and if don't let it go on excessively to make sure neither bun gets hurt. Lucas provided a good source to help you understand the behavior. I freaked out too when I started bonding my pair.

 

[Isaac12]

http://www.allearssac.org/bonding.html

Thank for your source.

 

[Lucas the Bun 💕🐇]

I hope that helps with the bonding

 

[Aspen’sbuns]

In my experience, if you put them in a pet carrier and walk them around (or drive) and then place them in the neutral area, it will work a bit better!

 

[BunBuns]

Giving treats, greens and forced snuggles when the rabbits are close together is a great positive reinforcement. Giving good things to the bunnies when they are interacting will give them the understanding that good things happen when they are near the other rabbit. If you keep this up the nipping should start to die down (at least it did in my experience). Hope this helps, good luck!

 

[Isaac12]

Doing forced snuggles is hard because I have to pick up a rabbit and then Put it down, and when I do that they usually freak out a bit because they’re close to the other bunny and run away for a second. But thank you, I will try a bit more with that

 

[Lucas the Bun 💕🐇]

Well you could put them in a carrier together and go for a car ride (so that they are trapped together) like
Aspen’s buns said

 

[Isaac12]

Well you could put them in a carrier together and go for a car ride (so that they are trapped together) like
Aspen’s buns said
What if they start fighting in the car? How will I stop them? (I’m not trying to disprove you, I’m just wondering)

 

[Lucas the Bun 💕🐇]

well the carrier should be small so that they don’t have wiggle room to attack each other

you could also walk around holding the carrier if you want to keep a better eye on them
The Art of Bunny Dating: Tips for Bonding Bunnies - Ohio House Rabbit Rescue

 

[Isaac12]

well the carrier should be small so that they don’t have wiggle room to attack each other

you could also walk around holding the carrier if you want to keep a better eye on them

Thank you!

 

[Lucas the Bun 💕🐇]

https://janabrock.com/rabbit-bonding-instead-car-ride/

 

[Isaac12]

https://janabrock.com/rabbit-bonding-instead-car-ride/

Thank you again!

 

[Lucas the Bun 💕🐇]

Sure I hope everything works out

 

[Isaac12]

Sure I hope everything works out

I’m sure it will!