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Why is my spayed female rabbit humping her companion? Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 9 days old

I have two spayed female giant rabbits and one has the tendency to hump the other. Should I be concerned?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 17th, 2016

This is part of dominance behavior, and the one humping the other is showing she is the top bunny. I wouldn't be concerned about it, but I would stop any aggression and separate them immediately. By the way, I love their names :-)

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    Answered By Todd Cecil

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 5th, 2018

    Thanks for reaching out about Bun Bun. Usually this is an establishment of dominance. One will become the dominant female and one submissive. This hierarchy might change over time. As long as there is not biting or scratching, it should be fine. Both rabbits should be spayed due to the high incidence of uterine neoplasia. Good luck.

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