Hello from Langhorne, PA

[Dasaint80]

Hello Everyone,

We have a 4 - 6 month old dwarf bunny (Blondie), we purchased her when she was 2 moth old.

Yesterday we brought home a second bunny (Georgina) who is 2 - 3 month old angora bunny.

Today we've let them both out and started to noticed that Blondie chases Georgina around and sometimes Blondie has georgina's hair and her mouth.

Is this because they're both females? is this something that's going to pass ? should we return Georgina and only stay with blondie?

THanks,

Steve

 

[lilac]

Are any of them spayed? Have you done introductions? Rabbit introductions are extremely complicated, and the first step is to get both of your rabbits fixed. It's also recommended to introduce a spayed female and a neutered male rather than two spayed females, but two females living together could work sometimes.

 

[Dasaint80]

They are not spayed. We are planning on getting them spayed.

Can you recommend link on how to introduce two females?

Thanks

 

[Diane R]

They are not spayed. We are planning on getting them spayed.

Can you recommend link on how to introduce two females?

Thanks

Keep separated until 8 weeks after they've both been spayed.

 

[JBun]

Keep both rabbits separated. If you have a female/male, you could end up with a pregnancy and babies that you have to find a home for when old enough. Or worst case, mom has pregnancy complications that could result in a huge vet bill and possible risk to her health. Plus this will all delay bonding. Or you have two females that hate each other and get into a vicious fight, resulting in a huge vet bill due to serious injures, or worst case, fatal injuries.

So, spay first rabbit. You'll have to wait for the second rabbit to be 4-6 months to spay/neuter(depends on vet). Then wait at least 4-8 weeks for hormones to fade. Research bonding thoroughly. Then go through the proper bonding process.

https://rabbit.org/vet-listings/
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/bonding-bunnies.html
http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Bonding_rabbits_together
Also, if you haven't thoroughly researched the care needed for angora's, I would suggest doing so. Because of their non shedding fur coat, angora's require much more specialized care to prevent matting of the coat, and also how to keep cool in warmer summer months.

https://myhouserabbit.com/rabbit-health/recognizing-heat-stroke-in-your-pet-rabbit/