why are my rabbits fighting

[lifesavingnoodles]

i got two new bunnies from a petshop just before easter. i understand they were born at christmas.

they arent the same breed but were in the same pen when i bought them. i was told they were both girls.

but just recently they have started fighting and humping each other. they have torn clumps of fur out of each other and im worried they are really going to hurt each other.

is this normal rabbit behaviour? ive only ever had them in singles before

tia

Because they're horny and they're teenagers

Get them chopped and it will improve

really? i thought because they were both girls it wouldnt be necessary

Have they been to the vets lifesaving - you should be thinking about neutering even if it's two girls (higher risk of uterine cancer in an unspeyed doe)
And although they TOLD you they were girls.......they might not be?

Same sex animals do dominance hump though.

it could be that.
we put them out on the grass in a run and they spent the whole time chasing each other ripping lumps out of thier fur

My two boys shagged each other senseless and were incredibly frustrated that they couldn't get their rocks off so bit chunks out each other

Your randy does will be the same

Their bits don't fit for proper sex...

It's not uncommon for fighting to occur as bunnies mature if Haney are not neutered, especially in girls as they can be extremely territorial. I'd suggest getting them to the vet sooner rather than later as once fighting starts they can bear a grudge and have to be kept separately permanently.

Around 80% of does that aren't neutered will have uterine cancer by the age of three, so it's good to get it done for health reasons if nothing else.

Get them neutered ASAP. It's essential for their health to avoid cancer and will also help their behaviour. They'll be less aggressive and may also be tidier in toilet habits.

I agree with FernieB, its really important you get them both neutered by an experienced vet who does rabbit spaying regularly and has a good background in exotics (believe it or not that's what they are classsed as). Their temperament will not improve until you do and are will be prone to cancer in the future.