Can't We All Just Get Along?

It is not uncommon for owners of rabbits to keep two bunnies from the same litter (litter mates) in one cage. Some owners even buy their bunny a friend and bond the two rabbits. In order for bunnies to bond, they must be neutered. The only exception is two females from a litter.

However over time as the rabbits grow older, they may begin to grow territorial. This can lead to bouts of fighting. You may notice that one rabbit begins to bully the other one around by snapping at them.

Fortunately there are some tips and tricks to help your pet rabbits get along with one another (short of giving them boxing gloves to duke it out).

Please note that these tips only work with rabbits of the same litter. One should never keep two male rabbits in the same cage from different litters as they will naturally fight.

1. Re-arrange the cage. Over time as the rabbits live in the same cage together they will being to claim ownership to certain areas. One pet rabbit may stake out the space by the food dish as his by marking that area with his scent. Re-arranging the cage makes the home seem new to the rabbits, so they are not establish a bond with any specific space within the cage.

2. Clean the cage. For the same reason above, cleaning the cage can often help eliminate scents the rabbits may have marked their territory with.

3. Take them for a ride. Being in a moving car will be a new place for the bunnies and cause them to be naturally scared and unsure. If both rabbits are in the same carrier they will be forced to use each other for comfort.

4. Rabbit therapy. Make an appointment with Dr. Cosmo. Okay, I made that one up.