I'm joining the Nethie club!

happysaz133 · Jun 5, 2011

This little man is coming home with me on Wednesday. His name is currently Smokey (although that shall be changing) and he is 3 years old and neutered. His current owner is not at all well and feels he would be happier with companions. There is also a baby Lionhead, about 12 weeks old, she bought as a female but turned out to be male. I am undecided on taking this little boy too, but Smokey is definitely coming to join us

Some photos she sent me...I have more, but this will do for now...

Undecided on this boy. Mum loves him and has always wanted a LH, but I don't like the thought of him possibly not bonding and then if Smokey doesn't bond I could end up with three rabbit setups! So I think I'll pass on him, but he is adorable...

And don't worry, I have spare accommodation if bonding does not work (but I do have a good feeling), I'm financially stable and will be quite happy to get a companion for him if he needs one.

Tuckerbunnies · Jun 5, 2011

chloemurray · Jun 5, 2011

Ohhhh

Please get the lionhead!:lol:

Trixielover · Jun 5, 2011

They are both adorable!!!!

helennnnnn · Jun 5, 2011

chloemurray said:
Ohhhh

Please get the lionhead!:lol:

This!

Santa · Jun 5, 2011

Awwww, cute! Are they bonded at the moment then, even though the baby one is a boy (is he neutered yet?), or has the owner got them separate now?

abi2047 · Jun 5, 2011

Aww they're both lovely, especially the LH!

rabbitdan · Jun 5, 2011

i think you should get both as they look bonded by the pic.

abi2047 · Jun 5, 2011

rabbitdan said:
i think you should get both as they look bonded by the pic.

Read her other thread, the owner says they fight. :wave:

happysaz133 · Jun 5, 2011

Santa said:
Awwww, cute! Are they bonded at the moment then, even though the baby one is a boy (is he neutered yet?), or has the owner got them separate now?

No, seems the Lions ballies dropped and he turned nasty! He was meant to be female :roll: so I don't know if they would bond once he's neutered, or Smokey would remember he was nasty to him.

Lionhead is gorgeous (sorry, I didn't ask his name!), but I would hate a failed bond. I have to let my head rule for a change :lol:

happysaz133 · Jun 5, 2011

rabbitdan said:
i think you should get both as they look bonded by the pic.

That was before the Lions plums dropped, they have had to split up since. :wave:

chloemurray · Jun 5, 2011

happysaz133 said:
No, seems the Lions ballies dropped and he turned nasty! He was meant to be female :roll: so I don't know if they would bond once he's neutered, or Smokey would remember he was nasty to him.

Lionhead is gorgeous (sorry, I didn't ask his name!), but I would hate a failed bond. I have to let my head rule for a change :lol:

But there's a chance that your 2 and smokey could fall out and you may end up with three singles anyway:wave:

Might be better to try and bond a quad? Trios hardly ever work (as I found out) and I wish I'd gone for a quad or two pairs.

William · Jun 5, 2011

Oh wow they are both adorable! I would get both. I have two nethies myself (not as teeny as that nethie looks though!) and they are one of my favorite breeds. My dream grouping is my 2 nethies, my mini rex, plus 1 teeny nethie, 1 lionhead that looks just like that little guy, 1 dutch, and 1 holland lop. Very unlikely but I can dream :lol:

Would you be bonding both of them to your current buns when the lionhead is neutered, if possible?

happysaz133 · Jun 5, 2011

William said:
Oh wow they are both adorable! I would get both. I have two nethies myself (not as teeny as that nethie looks though!) and they are one of my favorite breeds. My dream grouping is my 2 nethies, my mini rex, plus 1 teeny nethie, 1 lionhead that looks just like that little guy, 1 dutch, and 1 holland lop. Very unlikely but I can dream :lol:

Would you be bonding both of them to your current buns when the lionhead is neutered, if possible?

Yes, I will be bonding Islay, Jura and Smokey, got a brand new pen for doing so indoors, and I could bond the Lionhead. But if I get him and it ALL went wrong, what if I ended up with 4 singles?! :shock:

chloemurray · Jun 5, 2011

happysaz133 said:
Yes, I will be bonding Islay, Jura and Smokey, got a brand new pen for doing so indoors, and I could bond the Lionhead. But if I get him and it ALL went wrong, what if I ended up with 4 singles?! :shock:

But that's a lot less likely than ending up with a failed bond due to trying a trio

Soorry, I just think that LH is soooo cute, his little white feet

William · Jun 5, 2011

But that's a lot less likely than ending up with a failed bond due to trying a trio

I agree, plus you probably wouldn't end up with 4 singles. More like two pairs probably. The lionhead is a baby too which can be easier to bond than adult rabbits.

happysaz133 · Jun 5, 2011

I only have one spare hutch though at the moment, I really need to think about it.

xx-snowball-xx · Jun 5, 2011

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jun 5, 2011

awww I'm so glad that you decided to get him!!!

I'm so happy for you! He's adorable! Hope he bonds with I and J, and if it goes successfully then maybe you could go back for the lionhead.

:lol:

happysaz133 · Jun 5, 2011

xx-snowball-xx said:
i don't understand.
when talking about it in your other thread and when we were saying what happens if they end up 3 singles, you said this

if you only have one spare hutch, rather than 2 spare sheds, what happens if you end up with 3 singles when you try to bond a trio?

Yes I do have spare sheds, but I'm thinking a hutch for them sleeping in, like a hidey of sorts to go in the shed. If you see what I mean. I may just go for it, get them both and hope for the best.

I'm joining the Nethie club!

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