New user with 2 rabbits

[kiatu24]

Hi,

My name is Kiatu. My girlfriend and I have two rabbits and we're both first time rabbit owners. Let me introduce them:

This is Topher, a male Holland Lop:

He is a year and two months old. We got him when he was 8 weeks old. He tends to be scared of people, but loves me and my girlfriend. He loves to sit in his chair and on me when I'm in here . He is fixed. He has a cage that he sleeps in but he stays out in my room during the days. We've been able to trust him not to destroy my room.

This is Nala, a female Dutch:

She is a sweetheart. She loves everyone and loves playing. She is 7 months old. We've had her since she was 8 weeks as well. She stays in her cage and we try to let her out for a few hours each night (we haven't been able to trust her to not chew up the carpet). She is fixed as well.

We've just started the bonding process and things are not going well. Nala just sits there and doesn't take much notice to Topher. Topher, however, takes to boxing her and ripping her fur out. He also bites. From what I can tell, he seems to be doing this out of fear, his tail is not up, his eyelids not closed, and his ears are not laid back. But I'm not sure, I'm new to this. He tries to sniff her but as soon as she moves the slightest, he attacks her. He claws and bites at her as she runs away. We're not sure what to do to remedy the situation. We separate them quickly when this happens.

It's nice to meet you all and I enjoy reading about you and your furry friends. Thanks for your help.

 

[Blue eyes]

Hello and welcome.

Where are you doing these introductions? Is it in either of the bunny's normal territory?

 

[kiatu24]

Sorry, I forgot to mention, we've kept them separate until the introduction and we've taken them to a room that neither of them have been before. We also tried the bath tub where neither of them have been.

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

:welcome1

 

[Nancy McClelland]

:wave:

 

[agnesthelion]

Welcome! Cute buns!

 

[HEM]

Welcome to RO
Sorry, but we don't have any advice since we only have one bun.
We wish you luck on the bonding process.

 

[melbaby80]

Hello and welcome

 

[kiatu24]

Just a quick update, we took them for a car ride and to a friends house to try again and it went much better. We think that Topher felt that the room was his territory even though he had never actually been in there. So we're relieved to see that they are showing normal bonding progress.

Thanks,
Kiatu

 

[Nancy McClelland]

:clapping:

 

[katherine at sacred stories]

:hello:bunnydance:

Welcome! Glad you're here!!! Your bunnies are BEAUTIFUL!!!

 

[fuzz16]

Welcome and i find car rides to be easiest way to bond!

 

[daisyandoliver]

Welcome! Cute buns.

 

[nc_bunnys]

I wish you a lot of luck with the bonding process. I am hoping to bond Rudy & Ellie in a few months. Ellie was just spayed. Always interested in reading bun stories!

 

[MiniLopHop]

Welcome to RO! Your buns are super cute

 

[cerigirl]

Welcome!!:wave:

 

[Wabbitdad12]

Welcometo Rabbits Online, my name is Dave and I am a moderator on the forum. So if I can be of any help please let me know. This is a terrific website for rabbits and their slaves, not only is it very active but also friendly. I am so glad you’re here and I know you will enjoy it.

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Here are somelinks I thought you might find interesting:

*For reference the Library section

*To brag or tell everyone about the antics of your bunny or just to talk about your day here is where to start a Bunny Blog, you can also look back at it later and remember when you had a life before your bunny.

*Now all the bunny’s like talk to each other when we mere slaves aren’t around in the Bunny Chat is the spot to be.

*The House Rabbit Society has a lot of good information on what veggies are safe for bunny’s, etc.

*Here is a link to learn what your furry master is trying to say to you How to Understand Your Bunny's Language

The Let Your Hare Down section is for anything non-bunny related.

Here is a link tothat will help you and your bunny to connect, How to Bond with Your Bunny.

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