PrincessCharming
Young Bun
I know that if we had it our way, we'd have hundreds! But realistically, can someone list the pro's and cons of having
One bun
Two buns
Three buns
Thanks!
xx
One bun
Two buns
Three buns
Thanks!
xx
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One, two, three...Four?
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LilVicky
Warren Veteran
One bun - Gets Lonely, everybun needs somebun!
Two Buns - Perfect They'll be loved up.
Three buns - One may feel left out, however they can be loved up like my 3... but not as loved up a pair would be.
Four buns - Also good, as its an even number, no-one will be left out, and buns like to live in groups :wave:
Two Buns - Perfect
They'll be loved up.Three buns - One may feel left out, however they can be loved up like my 3... but not as loved up a pair would be.
Four buns - Also good, as its an even number, no-one will be left out, and buns like to live in groups :wave:
PrincessCharming
Young Bun
One bun - Gets Lonely, everybun needs somebun!
Two Buns - Perfect
Three buns - One may feel left out, however they can be loved up like my 3... but not as loved up a pair would be.
Four buns - Also good, as its an even number, no-one will be left out, and buns like to live in groups :wave:
Thanks! Would it work if say, I started with two litter-mates (boys to be neutered) And then perhaps in a year added two desexed boys/girls?
Don't want to start with four as I want to be able to give my full attention as a newish owner (I had one bun who slept in my room, but I never successfully litter trained him.) I want to be able to be the absolute best bunny owner I can be.
LilVicky
Warren Veteran
Get a pair, either boy-girl, boy-boy, or girl-girl. Get them neutered, jabs etc.
Then go on to think about adding another pair.
If i was going to have four, then i would choose 2 of each gender.
PrincessCharming
Young Bun
What age will they need to be de sexed to not make babies if I get one of each gender?
PrincessCharming
Young Bun
Gotta resist temptation! Lol
kaths101
Warren Veteran
yes be careful :lol::lol:
I started with one got her a husBun, then aquired another so now have 3
tried to bond 3 but only 2 bonded so now have a pair and a single, who i will have to get a girlfriend for so will end up with 4!
would love a group of 4 but knowing me it wouldnt work and I would end up with a 3 and a 1 then I would have to get another for the single...
... and so it goes on .....:lol:
I started with one got her a husBun, then aquired another so now have 3
tried to bond 3 but only 2 bonded so now have a pair and a single, who i will have to get a girlfriend for so will end up with 4!
would love a group of 4 but knowing me it wouldnt work and I would end up with a 3 and a 1 then I would have to get another for the single...
... and so it goes on .....:lol:
Buuny_Friend
Mama Doe
We started with a pair and now have 17! :lol:
I agree that a male/female pair is the best bet, especially if you are new to bunnies.
A lone bunny would, IMO, be the worst scenario.
I agree that a male/female pair is the best bet, especially if you are new to bunnies.
A lone bunny would, IMO, be the worst scenario.
one bun can so easily turn in to 4 especially if you know Kayj - every time one of mine went for a holiday they came back with a partner :lol:
I had one then got him a partner from Kayj (another male and they get on really well) then I got Sparkle from Kayj (she was a house bun who had to go in to rescue when her owners had to move to Australia) and then I got Oscar (from Kayj) as friend for Sparkle.
Although 2 live outside and other other 2 inside I am so lucky as they all get on and play out together even though they live most of the time as 2 bonded pairs - but four is my limit are you listening Kayj :lol:
I had one then got him a partner from Kayj (another male and they get on really well) then I got Sparkle from Kayj (she was a house bun who had to go in to rescue when her owners had to move to Australia) and then I got Oscar (from Kayj) as friend for Sparkle.
Although 2 live outside and other other 2 inside I am so lucky as they all get on and play out together even though they live most of the time as 2 bonded pairs - but four is my limit are you listening Kayj :lol:
giantbunnymummy
Warren Veteran
Could you go to a rescue centre? Not sure whether that's feasible where you live or not, but if so you could adopt an already neutered and bonded pair in need of a home
If you get young rabbits then you will need to keep them separately and get them neutered - boys it's as soon as their plums drop, girls, usually five or six months of age.
PrincessCharming
Young Bun
EXCITING NEWS!!!
My mother contacted a breeder...She has standard cashmere lops which should be ready in two months. Mum put a deposit down for one so far. This was all a surprise. This wasn't my ideal situation, but this is what appears 'to be.'
Here is the breeders website:
http://www.beksbunnies.com/:love:
My mother contacted a breeder...She has standard cashmere lops which should be ready in two months. Mum put a deposit down for one so far. This was all a surprise. This wasn't my ideal situation, but this is what appears 'to be.'
Here is the breeders website:
http://www.beksbunnies.com/:love:lottielouise
Wise Old Thumper
Definately think a Pair are the way to go, for now until you gain more knowledge.
However with a four you need to remember the dynamics of the group. I have had a 4 in the past, when one passed away it started fighting between the three, as the one who passed was the dominant one who kept the rest in line. I have since tried to bond another 4 with 2 of the original buns and another pair, but the boy of the original pair is having none, so I ended up with a pair and a three:roll:
At one point I had two singles and two pairs, which is not an ideal situation when trying to make buns happy:roll:
However with a four you need to remember the dynamics of the group. I have had a 4 in the past, when one passed away it started fighting between the three, as the one who passed was the dominant one who kept the rest in line. I have since tried to bond another 4 with 2 of the original buns and another pair, but the boy of the original pair is having none, so I ended up with a pair and a three:roll:
At one point I had two singles and two pairs, which is not an ideal situation when trying to make buns happy:roll:
LilVicky
Warren Veteran
EXCITING NEWS!!!
My mother contacted a breeder...She has standard cashmere lops which should be ready in two months. Mum put a deposit down for one so far. This was all a surprise. This wasn't my ideal situation, but this is what appears 'to be.'
Here is the breeders website:
have you tried a rescue near you?
Theres lots of needy buns out there that need a forever home too.
PrincessCharming
Young Bun
have you tried a rescue near you?
Theres lots of needy buns out there that need a forever home too.
I did originally, but there were no buns in my local rescue. I was planning to wait until some came in but my mother has already put down a deposit..
Is it really bad to get a bunny off a breeder?
She emailed me, seems truly lovely.
kaths101
Warren Veteran
I did originally, but there were no buns in my local rescue. I was planning to wait until some came in but my mother has already put down a deposit..
Is it really bad to get a bunny off a breeder?
No buns in your rescue?? Blimey there are rescues on here with LOADS of bunnies - so many they cant take them all in sometimes!!
Its totally up to you what you do but if it was me personally I would never get another animal from a breeder knowing what I know now that Rescues are full to bursting (Mainly Due to Breeders!!
).There are some 'good' breeders out there but also some very bad...
The decision is yours of course. Good Luck x
PrincessCharming
Young Bun
No buns in your rescue?? Blimey there are rescues on here with LOADS of bunnies - so many they cant take them all in sometimes!!
Its totally up to you what you do but if it was me personally I would never get another animal from a breeder knowing what I know now that Rescues are full to bursting (Mainly Due to Breeders!!
There are some 'good' breeders out there but also some very bad...
The decision is yours of course. Good Luck x
I'm not sure why there's no rabbits in our local rescue...I actually checked Aussie PetRescue and there's only three bunnies....None of them suitable for my lifestyle. THREE in the entire state! I like to think that's because there's lots of good parents arounf here.
sadly there's hundreds of guinea pigs, I'm hoping to adopt and foster once my bunnies have settled. (Different enclosure.) Literally overflowing with cavies. It's tragic. 
