Rabbits

[Maggimae]

I have two baby rabbits (got them at 8 wks old, now they're 12). Ive been told they are both male. They are from the same "litter", if thats the right word for baby rabbits, so they're brothers. They really seem fond of each other at the moment but I am told two older male rabbits will fight. Is it likely these two will even though they have grown up with each other. Will getting them "done" ease any aggression between them?

[boxingSuz]

We had 2 brother rabbits and they barely fought in 12 years, instead they were VERY fond of each other! We did have them neutered to try and curb their sex drives but it didnt seem to make any difference. It was always great fun listening to my mom explain to my little sister that, 'no, the rabbits werent going to have babies...'.

[clair3934]

males rabbits of breeding age only tend to fight if they have come into contact with an adult female at some point. as they are litter mates and have grown up together they should be ok if kept away from female rabbits, just watch them as with any animal if theyre kept in close quarters 24/7 they may have the odd scrap and they can cause serious damage to each other

[aka estie]

I have two males that grew up together and are so happy as a bonded pair. They did get very aggressive towards each other as they approached sexual maturity, and I had to separate them temporarily.
So as soon as you start to see those testes descend, get them neutered ASAP.

And another thing, it is VERY hard to sex young rabbits, so you may in fact have a male and a female, so for your own peace of mind I would strongly suggest you take them to a vet now to make sure, so you don't end up with babies on your hands. Rabbits reach reproductive age very early!

[B00]

If they're 12 though, surely any problems would have surfaced by now? It does say 12- right?

[aka estie]

Think she meant 12 weeks B00! ;-)

[B00]

Ahhhh yes, silly me- rofl!