I had my two mini lop males neutered a couple of days ago as they were becoming very ‘frisky’ with each other. They are brothers so are otherwise very close. I suppose there is no guarantee that their mounting will stop but how long will it be before they stop doing it as much, they are still at it like…erm..rabbits! Thank you all.
neutering should take affect within about a week although im not too sure.
My friend had her male rabbits neutered and they still hump each other, so i think your rabbits might continue. If you are unsure about their behaviour, then im sure your vet will happily advise you.
hope this helps
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July 5th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Alot of times Its to show domiance when rabbits hump each other if its not male anf female ,and sometimes with male and female after they are fixed.Its a way to show whos boss
heres info bout after the neuter
After the surgery, continue giving acidophilus until the appetite has returned to normal.
Inspect the incision morning and evening. After a neuter, the scrotum may swell with fluids. Warm compresses will help, but it is nothing to be overly concerned about. With any sign of infection, take the rabbit to the veterinarian immediately.
Keep a newly spayed female away from all male rabbits (neutered or not), as serious internal damage can be caused if a male mounts her.
After surgery, keep the environment quiet so the rabbit doesn’t startle or panic, don’t do anything to encourage acrobatics, but let the rabbit move around at her own pace– she knows what hurts and what doesn’t
Some veterinarians keep rabbits overnight. If your veterinarian lets you bring your bunny home the first night, note the following:
Most males come home after being neutered looking for "supper"– be sure they have pellets, water, and some good hay (good, fresh alfalfa is a good way to tempt them to nibble a bit)
Most females want to be left alone, are not interested in eating at all, and will sit quietly in a back corner of the cage (or wherever in the house they feel they will be bothered the least)
The following morning, or at latest by the next evening, it is important for the rabbit to be nibbling something. It doesn’t matter what or how much, as long as she is taking in something, so the digestive tract won’t shut down. If she isn’t, tempt her with everything possible, and as a last resort, make a mush of rabbit pellets (1 part pellets, 2 parts water, run through blender thoroughly, add acidophilus, and feed in pea-sized bits with a feeding syringe through the side of the mouth)
Occasionally a female will pull out her stitches. Get her stitched up again, and then belly-band her by wrapping a dish towel around her whole middle and binding that with an elastic bandage wrapped snuggly over it. If she can breath normally, it isn’t too tight.
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July 5th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Neutering takes effect Immediately, However, They may continue going through the motions indefinately as it is as natural to them as zipping up your pants is to us! Usually two bucks together will attemp attacking each others testes as a way of insuring their veral status. That will cease! As their bodies stop making male hormones, they may stop their actions though, in a few weeks. Good luck!
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July 5th, 2009 at 8:53 am
neutering should take affect within about a week although im not too sure.
My friend had her male rabbits neutered and they still hump each other, so i think your rabbits might continue. If you are unsure about their behaviour, then im sure your vet will happily advise you.
hope this helps
x
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http://www.freewebs.com/pet-whizz/