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rescue people/bonding how do you do it all opinions wanted

winnies angel

Mama Doe
Im curious to how other rescues go. We are looking at getting Our Jack a girlbun and as Winston chose his own wife I feel its only fair Jack does the same.
However I was telling a lady this who works for a rescue and she said it wasn't practical and any rabbit can go together. They have a bonding specialist to make sure the rabbits get along.

Im my head its fair that if the buns are to spend there lives together shouldnt they be the ones to choose otherwise its like an arranged marriage.
What do you guys think would you allow this/do you agree with this?
No arguments intended just wondered others views.
 
I think if the owner wants to let the rabbit choose it ensures a smoother transition. If the owner would rather choose a bun themselves then that's also fine if they consider the personalities and are prepared to cater to both bunnies should bonding fail. I guess my view is it's circumstantial - though I am not a rabbit rescue. :oops:
 
Its just when we were talking to this lady she seemed to think I was an idiot like its nt the said thing. But also ANY BUNNY CAN GO TOGETHER. I dont agree with this as some bunnies want to be bythemselves just as us humans do does that make sense and some just dont like certain ones in my opinion same with all animals.
 
Yeah I agree, some bunnies will just not go together. I imagine those bunnies can be "forced" together but it would seem too stressful and not worth causing so much aggravation.
 
I know some people believe that in the right situation and with enough perseverance any 2 rabbits can be bonded, but its just a case that some are more easily bonded than some.

I believe that an easy bond signifies a longer lasting relationship, although some may disagree :wave:
 
I think most rabbits can live happily together given the right situation and bonding, I am talking about male/female neutered pair.

I don't think you can get a good idea of how close buns will be long term in the short time your buns would be at a rescue choosing, but obviously you would want to try another bun if they attacked each other at first sight.

edited to correct spelling..damn iphone!
 
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We try to pair rabbits initially based on personalities as I find this makes for an easier bond overall.
 
But how a rabbit acts with people and other buns is different so often you don't know until you try what their personalities are like with other buns?
 
I generally have a chat with the owner about what they are looking for in personality as they know what their rabbit is like.

I then introduce the rabbits we have to them and explain what they are like.
Generally if they are doing the bonding themselves then they make a decision from then.

If they want me to do the bonding and the rabbit is coming into my care for this then I ask them to choose 1,2, and 3 likely friends just in case it doesn't work with the first choice, although it normally does.

I have my own way of doing bondings and don't believe in doing a proper forced bonding. As in pet carriers, indoor cages and even one place that I heard of who used buster collars. Although I do believe in the put them straight together method.
 
thanks
Winston went to BB and he had 3 to choose from
1- was a big black girl and she was terrifeid of him
2- Bow was 2nd and they got on really well, she wa then re-named to Angel
3- Was Naomi who is now one of the sponsor buns.

Gwen tried him with them and then left after deciding Angel was best he stayed there for a good hour at least while we had a chat then he came home and well no problems since.

I doubt it will be so straight forward next time but jacks such a cheeky boy he is skitish esp with the strong winds lately that he needs somebun to snuggle. However he is your typical Geordie lad would like a blonde tart as a lass and a few beers down the pub! So how do you find a tart bunny who would put up with him without being offended?
(Any animal communicators will understand what I mean if you hear him!)
 
Im curious to how other rescues go. We are looking at getting Our Jack a girlbun and as Winston chose his own wife I feel its only fair Jack does the same.
However I was telling a lady this who works for a rescue and she said it wasn't practical and any rabbit can go together. They have a bonding specialist to make sure the rabbits get along.

Im my head its fair that if the buns are to spend there lives together shouldnt they be the ones to choose otherwise its like an arranged marriage.
What do you guys think would you allow this/do you agree with this?
No arguments intended just wondered others views.

Personally if you can I would take your bun along to a rescue to gauge reactions with a quick intro. Load of tosh that all buns can go together I have a £110 vet bill that proves otherwise!!!
 
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