Should I get a new bunny?

Hi everyone,

I've been pondering over getting a new friend for my male bun and I would like some advice if possible.

Wilm lost his partner about 6 months ago then was part of a trio of bunnies that worked out at first but then trouble broke out and 2 of them were rehomed last week leaving me with Wilm. Now I also have a cat and Wilm goes free range in the living room with the cat when we are home. They are fine together, the cat annoys Wilm a bit but nothing more than that. The thing is, I'm a full time teacher and he spends a lot of time, an obviously all night alone and I feel very guilty.

Now I live in a flat and did find it difficult when I had to separate them as I simply didn't have the room to accommodate them and I'm worried what would happen if the bonding didn't work out.

Any help would be appreciated!

My question is basically should I get another bun or perhaps wait until we move somewhere bigger (not on the cards yet) or just carry on as we are?

EDIT: Also, I have made a few enquiries about french lops and one lady has come to light who was rejected by a breeder because she wasn't very good with her kits Does anyone have any pics of dwarf/Frenchie combos so I can see the size difference?

I'd say your best bet would be to send Wilm off to a rescue to get bonded...

Sounds like a good idea. I'd definitely like a Frenchie

I know Elaine at Tameside often has Frenchies in... not sure if she does bonding or not though.

CottonMather said:

I know Elaine at Tameside often has Frenchies in... not sure if she does bonding or not though.

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I don't mind doing the bonding myself, I've done it 3 times, it's just the worry of the bond fails.

double post -sorry

I think there is always more of a risk with threesomes, although some work fine, but they are more likely to break-down, whereas a pair tends to work very well for longevity and ease of bonding in most instances. I think a spayed female would be just perfect for your little boy and keep him happy whilst you are at work. Male:female pairs tend to be the simplest bonds and the best for longevity (so you won't have to worry about it all going wrong in the future - hopefully). I'd definitely say get him a neutered female bun and if you're happy bonding and have a neutral environment you can use then do it yourself

LoopyLouie said:

I don't mind doing the bonding myself, I've done it 3 times, it's just the worry of the bond fails.

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what I mean is if it's done at the rescue, you don't adopt the bunny until they're already bonded, so you don't have to worry about bringing a bunny home and them hating each other...