Thank you, Sarita.  I've never seen rabbits fight before that (not seriously, any way) and I was in shock at how aggressive they could be.  When you see two bunnies fight, it's easy to think it's hopeless and want to give up.  I'm still not sure that Olive wouldn't have been fine if left to her own devices--one thing about bringing a new rabbit home is that it definitely puts your own bunny's personality into perspective, and she is definitely a bossy little bunny!  However, Simon seems very laid back and friendly and I think he'll not object too much to making way for Olive when she demands it.  I've seen bunnies bond before and it really is better for them, I think. 

Darn it!  Can't upload the picture, but I have photographic proof of Olive and Simon sitting together in a litterbox (not the most attractive of places, but hey, it's a good start!)

Thanks, Beka.  Right now they are living in Olive's X pen (I scrubbed it out to remove her scent and cleaned out the litterboxes).  As I write this, Olive is grooming Simon, and I even saw him groom her earlier today, for what I'm supposing is the first time.  This morning, I had them downstairs in the laundry room and Simon was binkying around... they've figured out the stairs, so that can be fun to watch, too. 

Yup, they are doing really well.  Olive now goes up to SImon to groom him and snuggle with him.  I couldn't be happier.

I know, I know!  Terrible of me ;-).  But, when bunnies fight, it's rather scary and disheartening.  

Flopping together after an early-morning binkey-laden fun-chase game. 

Bunloaf X2:

They've been overnight X2 nights now, without any problems whatsoever!  I know it was a little early, but when I put them in the X pen, they didn't fight, and it was evening, and I kept the bedroom door open and a water bottle set to spray handy... but I didn't need it.   They spent the entire day today out in the living room and Simon was so happy he binkied and zoomed around... and so did Olive.  They even binkied at the same time, binkied over each other... it was a treat to watch.  And this is all from the two who were fighting last week.   Now I'm just worried the vet trip (I'm taking both buns, though it's a wellness check up for Simon) will break their friendship up--that would really, really suck. 

Done, Beka.  Thank you for the instructions!

I'm really thrilled with this bonding process now that we've turned a significant corner.  Olive and Simon stick together like buddies most of the time when they're out in the living room together (which used to be Olive's territory, but looks like she has ceded it to Simon).  they  haven't fought or nipped in days, and can often be seen snuggling together, eating together, and racing around each other.  I actually think this was good for Miss Fancy Pants (Olive)--she seems to really like him now.  Wasn't so when I brought him home!  Now I just hope bringing them to the vet together works out tomorrow...