out of curiosity

[bunnylove1]

im w8ting for my lop baby to be born witch is any day now and i was wondering if i decide to get 2 one for each of my boys (there really for me ) what sex should they be. if its from the same litter can i get 2 boys, or 2 females, or a male and a female or if i decide to get a lion head and a lop around the same age just a few days apart can i get the same sex or must it be opposites?????


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[MiniLopHop]

Personality matters more than sex. As long as you get them fixed before any fighting or mating occurs it really doesn't matter as long as they like each other.

 

[bunnylove1]

i would like to not spend 150 on it for a male and close to 200 for a female soo if i could get the same sex it would be nice

 

[Watermelons]

I would still suggest 1 boy and 1 girl, or 2 girls.
If you go the route of 2 girls you dont have to worry about them between the ages of 3 months and 6months when you get them fixed.

 

[MiniLopHop]

It sounds like you are not planning on fixing the rabbits? I would highly encourage you to research that decision. Female rabbits get reproductive cancers at an allarmingly high rate (80-90% buy age 6). Hormonal behaviors also make them difficult to keep in the house and to be companions. No one wants to be constantly humped and sprayed. That goes away when they are fixed.

 

[Watermelons]

bunnylove1 wrote:

i would like to not spend 150 on it for a male and close to 200 for a female soo if i could get the same sex it would be nice

Part of owning a rabbit is expenses like getting they spayed or neutered, regardless of what sex they are.
There are lots of clinics out there that will do the procedure for alot less, but if you're not willing to get it done, I highly suggest you think a little moreif a rabbit is really the right pet for your family.

 

[bunnylove1]

well when i get to that road ill cross it depending on how the bunny or bunny's are and my financial situation although i have the $ now in a few months i might not the world can turn upside down in the blink of a eye. and im not even 100% on getting 2 yet it was a thought up in the air was wondering what u guys suggest in terms of pairing. if i get a male and a female at least one of them will be fixed i do not want my own litter lol

 

[bunnylove1]

but any one els have a opinion on what the best bonding pair is out of curiosity

 

[funnybunnymummy]

If you don't plan to spay or neuter, don't get more than one rabbit. It seems like there's always one active "I thought they were both girls!" or "They loved each other but now they're trying to kill each other!" posts here on RO because people got more than one rabbit and didn't get them spayed/neutered.

Plan ahead, save up, and don't "wait to cross that bridge" because by that time, you'll be dealing with two hormonal bunnies.

As for pairings, I understand 1 boy and 1 girl is easier and usually lasts longer. 2 girls also can work, but sometimes they'll up and decide they hate each other for no reason and you've got two singles. Also, you should always prepare for the bonding not to work and having two singles. Which can be double the work.

JMVHO

Hope that helps!

Rue

 

[mrbunny]

Generally, the easiest bonds are boy/girl. As mentioned already, the rabbits should be fixed. Not only for the health reasons (reduction and removal of cases; particularly uterine cancer for females) and longer life they will have, but also because you mentioned bonding.

The introduction of unfixed rabbits run the risk of fighting, biting, and generally make for an unpleasant experience. A factor in this risk is that unfixed rabbits are more likely to be more aggressive and fight with other mates.

On the flip side, fixed, adult buns make for a stronger and more successful bonds because of the decrease in hormonal and territorial behaviour. They will be more likely to feel more "positive" about each other. Of course, you will still have to be immensely patient with them.

 

[bunnylove1]

what about paring a adult bunny with a baby

 

[mrbunny]

I should also mention, and I would like to emphasize, that rabbit health expenses (in addition to spaying/neutering) add up very quickly even for one rabbit. Particularly if something happens, whether it be accidents or underlying health problems (usually teeth).

It is best to start saving now and have the money ready before you adopt/purchase/whichever. At the very least, start saving about a certain amount each month. (ie. Emergency fund of $2000 per rabbit annually = approx. $150-175 each month.)

 

[mrbunny]

Again, with younger buns, personalities change. Particularly during puberty. An adult bun paired with a baby bun may get along for a short amount of time, but the bond may break when puberty hits.

I reiterate that bonding requires an immense amount of patience and time. (I would allot a minimum period of one year for bonding.) If you wish to have a bonded pair, perhaps you can check with the humane society/animal shelter/rabbit rescue for bonded pairs. Humane societies/animal shelters/rabbit rescues also tend to have rabbits that are already fixed as well, which will save you both the cost and the stress that goes with it.

I have seen that you have tried to plan for the arrival of one bunny by building him/her a home, and I applaud that. A second bun will also require more time, money, and space.

 

[mrbunny]

One more note. Since money is an issue, I would suggest you adopt your bun. I'm not sure if you checked these sites already, but here they are:

http://www.rabbit.org/adoption/index.html
http://3bunnies.org/rescues.htm#nyrabbit

You can check on the individual rescue sites for lops.

 

[bunnylove1]

im not saying money is a issue i would not be purchasing a bunny if i could not afford it!!! i was just wondering what the best pairs would be ty for the advise.

 

[mrbunny]

I am sorry if I offended you. I did not mean to do so. Good luck.

 

[Watermelons]

Any age & sex COULD be a pair, and they also may hate enough other. There is NO guarantee 2 rabbits will get along even if they were raised from birth together.
There is no absolute answer for your question.
Doesnt matter if its 2 girls, 1 boy 1 girl, 2 boys, 1 baby 1 adult. NOTHING is guaranteed. And if youre not willing to house 2 rabbits separatly, please only get 1 rabbit.

 

[funnybunnymummy]

I've heard adult/baby pairings are the least likely to succeed next to male/male pairings.

Rue

 

[bunnylove1]

mr bunny u did not offend me and thank you i was simple tossing the idea in the air and finding out what its like to bond 2 bunny's and what would be more compatible. i see my self rescuing a 2nd bunny in the future but i do not believe i will be taking home 2 bunny's in march. i appreciate the advise even though some was not on the topic i was asking.

 

[ZRabbits]

Litter mates tend to be better bonding companions than bringing two different bunnies together.

But then again, my two litter mates, both boys were fine together. For a while. Once hormones set in and dominance occurred, trouble hit and we had to split them up to keep them both safe.

It all depends on the individual bunnies. And I do believe size enters into it. And the competition for food.

I think your idea of bringing home one bunny first, letting them settle and if you want more, than bring them home individually.

Many articles on here and on search engines to find a way to help their bonding. But don't be surprised if they don't bond. Bunnies are fickle and they choose who they want to be friends with and who they don't like.

I found that out the hard way.

Wishing you luck with your new Holland Lop. Let he/she settle first, than if you want more, which all of us end up getting more they are addictive, a male or female would be perfect, but it all depends on your first.

K