Bunny bonding??

[cheryl3651]

Both mine passed away recently...got one that wasfound in an alley that is a good boy....but recently got anotherthrough rescue....and my lil boy is PISSED...even though we brought himthere and let him "choose"....we went home with the one who didn'tfight back, cuz my guy beat the hell out of everyone...even though adwarf...he is still fighting now....any help please???Bonding was too stressful and we are keeping them away from each otherfor a few days...

 

[Bo B Bunny]

I heard someplace (I have never bonded bunnies)that you can put cages a few feet apart, then slowly move themcloser....... eventually close enough to touch.....

 

[Stephanie]

Sometimes it goes easy, sometimes it takes some work and patience.

Place the cages next to each other, and let the new bunny out into thefirst rabbit's territory. That way their scents will merge, and theycan investigate each other through the cage safely. Don't let them outin that space together at first though, just let them get used to eachother's scent.

When it comes time to do some bonding, do it in a neutral space, suchas a bathroom. It's handly to have a spray bottle on hand too.Sometimes it's love at first sight, and if so, more the better. If not,it can still be done. I put food and water down too,which can be astress reliever.

Supervise them closely. As soon as you see signs of aggressivebehavior, such as ears flat against the head, slap your hands loud todistract. If they do fight, a good spray will usually stop it, or atowel to toss on them so you don't get scratched or bit. Expect somefur to fly though.

Do this for about 20minutes at a time, twice a day. Before,you may want to put them in the same carrier and take them on a short,ten minute car drive, then the bathroom time. What I did was sit therevery quietly and just watched. If they ignore each other, great. That'swhat you want. If they start to groom each other, it's a done deal.

It took me about two weeks to get my first rabbit to accept the newrabbit. I actually have three, but the first two bonded instantly and Ihad literallyno fights. A doe/buck mix is the best. I nowhave two bucks anda doe, the third rabbit being a buck. Itwas my doe who wasn't accepting him, she was very aggressive towardshim. I just about gave up hope, but now all three of my rabbits are inthe same cage and all are bonded. It can be done! Just have patience,it'll happen.

 

[edwinf8936]

There is not majic, either it works, works slowor not at all. If they are not fixed get them fixed that willhelp.

Two of mine are bonded. One is so bonded to me(myfirst)she gets mad when I pay too much attention to the newone. The new one would bond with my unbondedgirl ifshe would let him. Still trying to slowly, at leat they don'tfight. She will never bond with my female of the bonded pair,but if the male was alone I think she could get along with him, but notnow. I don't think the bonded girl would get along with thenew guy.

See how easy it can be!!

Ed

 

[cheryl3651]

...thank you to all who replied....have neverseen aggression in mine before...will try it...the thing is we had the"ruler of the house" euthanized after severe head tilt that we hung onfor a month...quality of life gone at 8 yrs old...and my current onenever ever lifted a paw to her, cept to try to jump her....lol...

 

[mygrl2k3]

I have two bunnies who arent bonded. Mostly myfault cause of lack of time. If i get them bonded it would be niceifthey could share a home. Tonight i got off alittle early. Everyone is in bed and i took both bunnies out.I put them both on the couch and they kinda mingled for a minute andboth jumped off to run around. They are staying away from eachother. I noticed Luv jumped in his cage? Roger didnt see herdo it. If she gets in his cage should i make her getout?

Cristy