Hi,
I have a male house rabbit coming up for 5 months old. He has been neutered. I have read that rabbits are happiest when they live in two's as part of a bonded pair. My plan was to get a young female in the next month. I have reserved a little bunny with a local rabbit enthusiast and thought it was all systems go.
However, during my visit to the local pet shop today for some bedding supplies the woman in the shop thought that having two was a very bad idea. Saying "two rabbits are an awful lot of work" in a very condescending tone. As if I would be unable to cope with the demands!
She said they would probably be more hostile to humans and I could expect a big change in personality which alarmed me as Percy is a lovely natured little bun. I know that when a rabbit is kept alone it is more attached to humans through necessity but once they have a rabbit friend they are still friendly aren't they? I am wanting to do the best for the bunny but still want to enjoy him being affectionate. Any thoughts or advice? Many thanks.
I have a male house rabbit coming up for 5 months old. He has been neutered. I have read that rabbits are happiest when they live in two's as part of a bonded pair. My plan was to get a young female in the next month. I have reserved a little bunny with a local rabbit enthusiast and thought it was all systems go.
However, during my visit to the local pet shop today for some bedding supplies the woman in the shop thought that having two was a very bad idea. Saying "two rabbits are an awful lot of work" in a very condescending tone. As if I would be unable to cope with the demands!
She said they would probably be more hostile to humans and I could expect a big change in personality which alarmed me as Percy is a lovely natured little bun. I know that when a rabbit is kept alone it is more attached to humans through necessity but once they have a rabbit friend they are still friendly aren't they? I am wanting to do the best for the bunny but still want to enjoy him being affectionate. Any thoughts or advice? Many thanks.