Notes so far on Felix and Indy Relations

I've learned alot about bunny interactions within the first week. When we introduced Indy to Felix she seemed to like him, but once he was on 'her' territory she straddled him and pinned him down-- it was so graphic, I was worried she'd hurt him. I threw her off the poor guy 2 or 3 times. This was a mistake. Rabbits need to assert dominance in order to cohabitate. Today Indy pinned Felix again and though I was really upset at first, let it go. However afterwards instead of pooing all over the place, they sat down peaceably next to each and lounged in the most adorable way ever. I've learned rabbits need to sort out who's boss, and this isn't an unpleasant thing for them-- its natural and leads to a more harmonious relationship.

Felix is incredibly happy. He flops and rolls on his back in a way like a dog rolls in the grass. However he is definitely not as smart as Indy. He spent five minutes yesterday trying to get at the water bottle from the outside of the hutch while the spiggot faced inside. He'd drunk from it a 100 times before, but no... He also messes with Indy when she's obviously NOT in the mood. He chases her around the hutch until she rolls up in a corner and begins grunting. That grunt means, stay away, I'm angry, keep it up buddy and I'll bite. Does it bother him? Not a bit. He snuggles right down next to her, like an annoying little brother that wants affection, and begins to groom her back. So sweet!

Indy and Felix have adopted a habit of spooning which should be illegal as its so cute. [I must have used cute about 1000 times in this post!] However, Indy still isn't keen to let Felix into her cage [different from hutch]. She wags her tail and most bunny websites tell us rabbits don't wag their tales. Its a lie: they do, and it means I'm seriously annoyed --go away. I think its more to do with an infringement of territory than irritation by proximity. But Felix is a trooper and doesn't give two hoots about Indy's territorial behavior, and its obvious more than anything, he just wants to be near her. Today while I sat cross-legged, they curled up between my feet.

Will post pictures soon. I'm not allowed to have them in my room, and its easier to get pictures inside than outside. Once we go on holiday will have the freedom to let them indoor rabbits for a while.