Alibunmum
Wise Old Thumper
I decided last night that it was time to start bonding the 3 buns. Starfish has been so quiet that I felt maybe some rabbit company was what she needed and as I have had her for a week now that she should be able to cope.
I have converted our porch into a bonding pen. It has a stair gate on it to stop the wee one escaping out of the front door and is a nice compact size whilst I can get into i easily to help out if needed.
I started at around 10am and there was the usual sniffing and checking each other out.
Next came some chasing and mounting and very soon it became apparent that Floppy was going to keep his top bun status. He was mounting Starfish who was just staying still and allowing it. If Millie tried, Floppy stamped at her and chased her off. Any time she thinks he isn't looking she pops over to have a go at Starfish. Floppy then chases Millie away from Starfish and stares at her until she gives in!
About half an hour in, Floppy lay down beside Starfish
and then started grooming her!
Millie meanwhile was staying out of the way!
Next there was some more chasing and then Floppy and Millie lay down for a nap.
Floppy is again grooming Starfish and all three have bee eating and drinking. My current feeling is that the girls will need to get to know each other and settle together but Floppy is happy to keep the peace at the moment!
I have converted our porch into a bonding pen. It has a stair gate on it to stop the wee one escaping out of the front door and is a nice compact size whilst I can get into i easily to help out if needed.
I started at around 10am and there was the usual sniffing and checking each other out.
Next came some chasing and mounting and very soon it became apparent that Floppy was going to keep his top bun status. He was mounting Starfish who was just staying still and allowing it. If Millie tried, Floppy stamped at her and chased her off. Any time she thinks he isn't looking she pops over to have a go at Starfish. Floppy then chases Millie away from Starfish and stares at her until she gives in!
About half an hour in, Floppy lay down beside Starfish
and then started grooming her!
Millie meanwhile was staying out of the way!
Next there was some more chasing and then Floppy and Millie lay down for a nap.
Floppy is again grooming Starfish and all three have bee eating and drinking. My current feeling is that the girls will need to get to know each other and settle together but Floppy is happy to keep the peace at the moment!
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