[l0u1se202]

I have three neutered, well behaved rabbits whom I love dearly. They live outside in a shed which has been adapted for them, so they have plenty of room to explore and run around when I can't be there to watch them in the garden. I was wondering how I could tell which rabbit was dominant as all three seem to take turns mounting each other and grooming each other and spend most of their time cuddled up together. It isn't important I realise but would love to understand as much as I can about their behavior because I am fascinated.

[shazamataz]

Hi louise :)
Our resident Bunny expert is usually online in a few hours, I'm sure she can help you out :)

[Unknown008]

From my point of view, (I'm not an expert), it doesn't seem as if there was a dominant rabbit... each seems to be trying to show their 'dominancy'. We'll see with the expert.

[Alty]

Although dominance is present in wild rabbits domesticated rabbits usually don't have a dominant bunny. It is possible, but not the norm.

Rabbits in the wild need a hierarchy in order to survive, but domesticated rabbits have adapted to life with their humans and other bunny friends. They have no need for a leader because all their needs are met without having to do any work.

If they are all humping each other, not just one rabbit humping the others, then it's just a form of stress relief or temporarily trying to assert dominance. Sounds to me like your bunny's are all equals in eachothers eyes. :)

It sounds like you have a very nice bunny family, we'd love pictures. :)

[l0u1se202]

Thank you so much for all your help glad to know my bunnies all seem happy thanks again

[shazamataz]

Thanks for coming back to let us know :)
Glad all is well.