Rabbit Owner Chat V.2

[greenbunny1998]

The best bonding pair is neutered male and spayed female rabbit as two neutered rabbits may still fight so i recommend having them in separate rooms to avoid any fights. I have two male rabbits and they are both separated, the son is very loving and he would get along with any rabbit male or female but the dad won't (he has been neutered) but i recommend only bonding male and female rabbits together sorry. I know from personal experience that two male animals can get along very well as i have a male cat (who at the time i was told was female until taken to vets) and my male rabbit (butterfly the son of Thumper and Brownie) go along so well (both was not neutered) They would clean each other and they are still best friends, they would only play together if i was in the room to keep an eye on both.

[Blue_Aussie]

I have heard that but female rabbits are usually more temperamental... My buck is very friendly and I honestly don't think he'd hurt another buck. But if you think its for the best, I don't really care which gender c:
Any bonding tips?

[Star_Bun]

Two neutered males can happily live together. Rabbit pairs/groups will fight occasionally no matter what the genders are. They definitely need to be fixed for the best results though. The best way is to go about it slow. Put their enclosures a few inches apart(you don't want them to be able to bite each other through the bars). You can also eventually switch items like beds and blankets and toys so they can get used to each other's scents, the litter box is a really good item to swap! Stress bonding is another method too. Put them in a box or pet carrier that has just enough room for both, but not enough for the to be able to attack each other and either set them on the washer/dryer for a full cycle or go for a car ride. They'll seek each other out for comfort in those situations. But sometimes rabbits just aren't compatible for each other so you have to make sure to pick the right partner for your bun, not just one you like the looks of.

[greenbunny1998]

I never meant for you not to get another male rabbit but i recommend if you do get another male rabbit is to neuter both then wait maybe a week or two before starting to introduce them.

Start of with maybe swap toys like star bun said then gradually get them close to each other. When you're starting to bond them without hutches, make sure you have some help. One person hold one of bunnies and another person hold the other then both on you sit next to each other then let the bunnies sniff each other while holding them in your arms. If they start showing signs of anger like biting or growling (bunnies do growl) then wait couple of days before retrying.

If they show signs of liking each other then start to sit on floor with someone else and place both bunnies on floor next to each other while both of you sitting very close to bunnies if they start to fight separate both and start again in couple of days and if they eventually like each other then progress and sit on floor with them for an hour, then 2 hours and so on but it will take a while.

[Blue_Aussie]

I never meant for you not to get another male rabbit but i recommend if you do get another male rabbit is to neuter both then wait maybe a week or two before starting to introduce them.

Start of with maybe swap toys like star bun said then gradually get them close to each other. When you're starting to bond them without hutches, make sure you have some help. One person hold one of bunnies and another person hold the other then both on you sit next to each other then let the bunnies sniff each other while holding them in your arms. If they start showing signs of anger like biting or growling (bunnies do growl) then wait couple of days before retrying.

If they show signs of liking each other then start to sit on floor with someone else and place both bunnies on floor next to each other while both of you sitting very close to bunnies if they start to fight separate both and start again in couple of days and if they eventually like each other then progress and sit on floor with them for an hour, then 2 hours and so on but it will take a while.

Two neutered males can happily live together. Rabbit pairs/groups will fight occasionally no matter what the genders are. They definitely need to be fixed for the best results though. The best way is to go about it slow. Put their enclosures a few inches apart(you don't want them to be able to bite each other through the bars). You can also eventually switch items like beds and blankets and toys so they can get used to each other's scents, the litter box is a really good item to swap! Stress bonding is another method too. Put them in a box or pet carrier that has just enough room for both, but not enough for the to be able to attack each other and either set them on the washer/dryer for a full cycle or go for a car ride. They'll seek each other out for comfort in those situations. But sometimes rabbits just aren't compatible for each other so you have to make sure to pick the right partner for your bun, not just one you like the looks of.

Thank you for the tips! I would really like to be able to leave them together all the time. (If I do end up getting another bunny)
And yes, I know bunnies growl XD

Do you guys suggest getting a bunny from a breeder or should I get one from someone rehoming? I got my buck, Romeo, from a breeder but I don't necessarily care if I get an older rabbit, It actually may be better c:

[Star_Bun]

I'd suggest looking for nearby rabbit rescues or see if any shelters have them! They come already fixed most of the time if you go that route which can save you a few bucks and will saves bunny's life. If there are none there then definitely check for someone giving their bun away. No shame in getting from a breeder though if you end up finding someone with a rabbit you really like

[Blue_Aussie]

Thanks! Ill have to look around for a rescue, I live in a small town so I may need to travel a little ways to get to one but I think that sounds like a better route than a breeder. c:

[Raire]

I have heard that but female rabbits are usually more temperamental... My buck is very friendly and I honestly don't think he'd hurt another buck. But if you think its for the best, I don't really care which gender c:
Any bonding tips?

Ohhhh boy and how temperamental...

Mine are both spayed and currently in a re-bonding session... It's not funny. DX

[Blue_Aussie]

I have heard that but female rabbits are usually more temperamental... My buck is very friendly and I honestly don't think he'd hurt another buck. But if you think its for the best, I don't really care which gender c:
Any bonding tips?

Ohhhh boy and how temperamental...

Mine are both spayed and currently in a re-bonding session... It's not funny. DX

Oh geez! Yeah, I have found a few bunnies around here but I will have to meet them to see which is most fitting for me c:

[greenbunny1998]

It would be hard decision for me i would adopt them all.