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Little rabbit died, need advice for next one

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mateychops

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Hi, I'm new to this forum, but need some advice. Our daughter's rabbit died yesterday, jumping too high and hit his jaw off the hutch. She's heart broken, and we are all sad and want to ensure that our next rabbit lives a longer but just as happy life.

We'd like to buy her another one, but would like some advice. We had built a run with a four foot wall around it, but this didn't deter the jumping. What can you advise?

Also, would buying two rabbits stop the urge to escape?
 
so sorry about the bun. RIP little one. two rabbits will keep each other company and may stop escapees. look around this forum for any advice. it helps me.
 
First of all... what type of hutch was it? Perhaps getting a new setup might help the problem. Mine have a hutch and run combination and the run has a lid and therefore they cant jump out, they have a ramp to access the hutch.

And why not consider getting a pair of rescue rabbits rather than buying one? There are thousands needing homes. :D

Sorry about your bunny though :( Binky free little bun
 
Maybe the run needs a lid? This would also be safer for the bunnies inside, unless they are supervised all the time.
 
Hello! I'm so so sorry bout your bunny - binky free little one :(

I would suggest getting a bonded pair anyway - they are hugely sociable animals and it's great to watch them interact. But like humans, bunnies need to meet their potential partner and decide if they like them - so I would suggest looking into a local rescue or two. They often have bonded pairs and are of all different ages. If not they will help you pick a bunny and bond it to another also wanting a home. I got my two from a rescue and they had lived together for 4 years and were very friendly :) I;ve had them a year and are still surprising me with new funny behaviour and friendliness!
 
Like everyones said, if you're thinking about getting a bunny with a partner - definately look into a few local rescue centres as most places rehome their bunnies in pairs anyway, so it saves you the hassle of bonding!

Sorry to hear about your daughters bunny :cry:

By the way, my bunny also tries to escape from her run, but doesn't seem to mind being in it so much if there's lots of things in ther for her to do, lots of boxes with holes cut out to jump in and out of and toys to play with... I also tend to feed her when she goes into her run as she tends to take a few mouthfuls then hop around etc so the food also keeps her entertained.
 
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