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Having 3 House Rabbits

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Question
I currently own one young female spayed rabbit.  I had my heart set on adopting a very young female rabbit from the shelter but to my dismay I was warned they could fight and never bond.  I now have an appointment to pick out a male baby bunny but would like all three.  I would of course have all altered, but unless they have a very good chance at living happily ever after I won't get all of them cus the whole purpose is companionship and they must be able to roam freely together.  Having three rabbits yourself can you offer any advise?  
Details:  First is spayed female rabbit about 7 mths old
Second: Baby Male (can't even take home yet) will be 8 wks July 5th.
Third:  Female rabbit (has already had litter) but SPCA believe she is probably only 4-6 mths old herself.  Thank you.  

Answer
Hi KERRI,
        well im afraid i dont think its best you have all the 3 rabbits living together.Because to females may fight eventually and could kill each other.And i also wouldnt trust putting the baby rabbit with one of the other females cause its a chance you have to take,the older rabbit may treat the baby as her own or she could get jealous and may bite the baby.
Somtimes its best to have 3 baby rabbits grow up together of the same sex but as they get older it doesnt always work either cause i had 2 rabbits as babys and i had to split them cause they use to fight alot.
I hope this helps and good luck from Natasha.