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F.A.O Woodlouse
- Thread starter Bunnytod
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Louise?? I'm Abi!! :lol:
What combination are you thinking of bonding?? I'm far from an expert :lol: There are far more experienced people here than me!! I just dabble!! :lol: x
Thanks hun, but I really don't feel qualified to dole out advice! Happy to support tho! x
Well you managed it when i didn't
My advice Bunnytod would be that it very much depends on the temperament of the bunnies. I failed because I had two dominant females - your turn Abi
You'll know all this already, I'm sure, from reading threads on here!
1. All bunnies must be neutered/spayed with time for hormone levels to settle before introductions are made.
2. Small, neutral territory for introductions (the pen I use is 1m square).
3. Scatter food over the floor and add huge heap of hay - eating is a social activity
4. Allow yourself at least 3 days to be with the bunnies constantly, including overnight as needed. Once they are together, provided there is no serious fighting, do not separate otherwise you're starting from scratch again
5. Chasing, fur pulling, humping is all to be expected. They need to sort out their hierarchy! Don't get involved or touch bunnies unless you really have to - only intervene if they are locking onto one another and swirling round on the floor, digging at one another's stomachs. An oven glove might help to protect your hand!
6. Be patient! Bonding a trio is going to take longer than a pair cos there are more combinations to consider and a greater hierarchy to be decided.
I'm sure other people will add to this! x
1. All bunnies must be neutered/spayed with time for hormone levels to settle before introductions are made.
2. Small, neutral territory for introductions (the pen I use is 1m square).
3. Scatter food over the floor and add huge heap of hay - eating is a social activity
4. Allow yourself at least 3 days to be with the bunnies constantly, including overnight as needed. Once they are together, provided there is no serious fighting, do not separate otherwise you're starting from scratch again
5. Chasing, fur pulling, humping is all to be expected. They need to sort out their hierarchy! Don't get involved or touch bunnies unless you really have to - only intervene if they are locking onto one another and swirling round on the floor, digging at one another's stomachs. An oven glove might help to protect your hand!
6. Be patient! Bonding a trio is going to take longer than a pair cos there are more combinations to consider and a greater hierarchy to be decided.
I'm sure other people will add to this! x
My tuppenceworth on it all is that bonding a different sexed bunny in with a same sex pair is completely different to adding a bun to a mixed sex pair if that makes sense. The already established bun of the same sex as the new bun sometimes feels threatened by the newcomer, I have especially found this with trying to add a girl to a mixed sex pair. But - if they are all very chilled out buns it could work well
Hopefully get new bunny by the end of the week just need to arrange my home visit now the shed is nearly sorted
Where's he from? Can we see pics?
honeybunny
Wise Old Thumper
He is from us and it's Thumper..and if Nicola has probs we can introduce him.
and he is very laid back
and he is very laid back
He is from us and it's Thumper..and if Nicola has probs we can introduce him.
and he is very laid back
Great news for Thumper
Hopefully it'll all work out - everything crossed xRavinRabbit
Warren Scout
He is from us and it's Thumper..and if Nicola has probs we can introduce him.
and he is very laid back
And hopefully he'll bond as well as the Thumper we're currently bonding!
As soon as my homecheck is done and goes well i am all excited, Fingers crossed it all goes well. That means no bunnys living in my bedroom, Harley loves playing with his jinggly ball late at night
Here he is
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=130889
Here he is
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=130889
