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Chasing

22 11:08:37

Question
I have 2 rabbits, a 6-year-old male and a 1-year-old female, both fixed.  They have been bonded and living together for about a month.  They fought a little at first, but I haven't seen a fight in weeks.  Usually they just lie beside each other or lick each other's noses for hours on end.

Last week we moved, and they now have much more room to run around.  Now the boy chases the girl around in circles all the time.  She does not seem to like it, and often gets away and thumps her foot showing how displeased she is.  Or she just runs and hides in the box.

They never end up fighting or anything.  Usually a few minutes later they start grooming each other again like nothing happened.  

Is this normal?  Is he trying to play with her or is he trying to attack her?  Should/Can I do something to break it up?  Is it bad to just let it go on?

Thanks for your help
Alison

Answer
He is likely playing with her and doesn't know she doesn't want him to. If you hadn't have told me that they were fixed, I would have said that he was trying to breed her. If they are not fighting when this is happening then I wouldn't be worried.
Samantha