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  1. TheSunnyBuns

    Bunny Bonding Advice

    On April 6th I started my bonding journey (24/7 method) It’s been relatively decent but there’s just a couple things that have me hesitant to expand their pen (currently in a 2x2 as we’re still on the first step) . For a bit of background Arizona, my girl, is free roamed and Phoenix, my boy, is...
  2. F

    Male new foundland dwarf intentionally pulls out fur of female while humping

    I'm trying to start bonding a male and a female rabbit, it's more introductions and pre bonding untill I get them neutered but they do hump as expected. Originally it was just him humping her ( us of course taking measures to prevent pregnancy) Albert has been pulling out Maude's hair while...
  3. Y

    Need advice

    Hi my name is Yessi i’m a mommy to Grumdrop(1yr) and Ophelia(2 1/2mo) I’ve had ophelia for about 3 weeks & gumdrop didn’t seem to mind or acknowledge her around, until today when I noticed her grooming Ophelia thru the cage which she did 3 separate times. I did a speedy date the day before but...
  4. Elys1

    Can i bond my neutered buck with my new un neutered buck or should i wait?

    I have recently got a Netherlands dwarf buck who’s currently 12 weeks But as he is a dwarf the vet has said that he cannot be neutered untill he is 6 months due to his size; i am looking to bond him with my 1 year old french lop buck who is already neutered. Could i begin to bond them yet or...
  5. Ari-

    Advice Bonding Rabbits

    I have a 6 year old neutered male holland lop, and yesterday I picked up a 4 year old female holland(unspayed)- we were told she wasn’t territorial like most does, so that was a big plus. He’s been in need of a companion for years. As recommended from reading, I put them together in the car...
  6. cosmoluna

    When can I officially call my bunnies bonded?

    Hi Everyone!! I’m so excited to finally say after 4 long months of separation and bonding dates, my two buns have FINALLY figured it out and have been living together in a pen for the past 4 days. I have not had to separate them, there has been no fighting, nipping, or aggression. On Friday...
  7. Bella-Sophia

    Bonding Mishap PLEASE HELP

    Hello friends, I am writing to ask for advice on whether I should try to bond my bunnies after they had a big fight?? Background: my lop (Bella) has been with me since Dec 22. 2018. I bought her from a store. She was about 8 weeks old they said older because she was the last one in the shop...
  8. hxkev

    Need some bonding advice

    We are planning to build a little space for my 2 buns (both neutered)in the next couple of weeks, so I am trying to bond them as fast as possible (I know it takes time and I dont want to rush it either). We started with stress bonding, we put them in a box, shook them, went around the house with...
  9. W

    Having a very tough time bonding, advice greatly appreciated!

    I apologize in advance that this is long I just want to include all information and I'm at a loss for what to do next. So I've had my female bun Tater for about 6 months now, she's 8 months old and spayed. I really wanted to get her a friend as I know how beneficial it is for bunnies. I...
  10. Lisa S

    Considering a third bunny...

    Hi all! I really want to adopt a third bunny bc I have the means and there’s just so many at the shelter... but I am a bit nervous and need help deciding. I have heard some stories of how the third bun ruined the current bonded pair and it just doesn’t work out long term? I currently have one...
  11. AleHayes

    introducing rabbits that are different sizes

    I’ve just started intros for two rabbits, my 4lb neutered male Dutch (Oliver) who I’ve had for years, and an 8lb spayed female rex (Nougat) a friend of mine needed to rehome. In the 5 years I’ve had Oliver he hasn’t lived with another rabbit at all. He stays in his run while I’m at work and in...
  12. Allen Wrider

    Bunny Bonding - First Time!

    So I have this beautiful Florida white bunny named Quinn that I've raised from a baby, and she's been with me for a year and a half. She's my first bunny, and she's very attached to me so I didn't plan on getting another rabbit. But Easter came around, and one of my colleagues got his kids an...
  13. cosmoluna

    Will my baby female rabbit fight my neutered male once she reaches sexual maturity?

    So around 3 weeks ago I adopted an 8 week old female holland lop as a companion for my 9 month old neutered male holland lop. I tried everything I heard about bonding, and for some reason it was love at first sight and the 2 are inseparable. my male grooms her, they cuddle, eat together, and he...
  14. C

    Bonding bunnies!

    Dutchess and Arnold have been in adjoining cages for a long time. When i would put them together, Dutchess would bite Arnold. Now when i out them in a neutral area ( bathroom) Dutchess grooms Arnolds face which he really loves. Both are fixed. Eventually would like to house them together...
  15. Griffin Elfant

    Are they Bonded Already?

    Hello everyone! A few weeks ago I adopted the lovely Romeo! I already had my bun Daisy for over a year and thought she would love a partner, (both are fixed). We did speed dating at our local rabbit shelter narrowed it down to two bunnies and Romeo truly did win Daisy over with loads of grooming...
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