Why are my rabbits killing each other?

Male rabbits tend to fight more often than two females or males and females. This is due to hormones kicking in at around 4 months old. Two male rabbits could even kill each other if they are both unneutered due to the amount of hormonal aggression involved. So if you do have two male rabbits you might want to read on.

Should I let my rabbits fight it out?

Fighting, Nipping, & Mounting Fighting is usually an instantly, purposely vicious attack. Rabbits sometimes attack the other rabbit’s face, underside or genital area. Do not separate the rabbits unless they are truly fighting and may injure each other.

Are my rabbits fighting or playing?

Fighting will seem like an impulsive, instant and deliberate attack which may often aim for the face, underside or genitals. Little nips followed by a jump back is one such way in which rabbits play. Whether fighting or playing, rabbits will exhibit behaviours that may give out cues for you to know and understand.

How do I stop my female rabbits from fighting?

The only way to stop female rabbits from fighting each other is to neuter them both. This would lessen the hormonal aggression that starts when the rabbits reach puberty.

How do you stop rabbits from biting each other?

Rabbits can bite, claw or swat at each other potentially inflicting great harm. For this reason, all bonding must be supervised. A good way to have your rabbits become acquainted is to place their pens/cages next to each other. By keeping a bit of space between them, you can avoid fighting.

Why have my bunnies started fighting?

A rabbit may fight to show dominance. Biting and nipping are also mating behaviour. Paradoxically, rabbits may even fight as part of their bonding process. Bonded rabbits can fight, too.

Why have my rabbits started fighting?

What should I do if my rabbits fight?

Whether your rabbits are bonded or in the process of it, a fight means that you may have to introduce them again and start the bonding process over from the beginning. Never ignore rabbit fighting. It can turn dangerous fast. Always separate fighting rabbits carefully. Examine both rabbits for injuries, and take them to the vet if necessary.

Why are my Male rabbits fighting in the cage?

Rabbits that are yet to be neutered will be most likely to fight. Keeping both male rabbits inside one cage without having gone through neutering will have hormonal fighting. Spaying or neutering a rabbit can reduce its levels of hormones. These hormones are partly or could be the main reason why they fight.

Do Rabbits get along better with each other after being fixed?

Usually, rabbits get along better after they are fixed. In the case of two female rabbits, spaying may help to stop fighting. However, hormones are less likely to cause two female rabbits to fight than two males. But if you are keeping a male rabbit with a female rabbit, at least one must be fixed.

Do female rabbits fight with other female rabbits?

Female rabbits that aren’t neutered are more likely to fight with other female rabbits as well as with males. However, a fight between two males who aren’t neutered is more likely to turn deadly than other types of fights.