Can you bond

Grin

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 25, 2011

• #1

...on territory that isnt neutral?

 

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fruitandnutcake

Mama Doe

• Jun 25, 2011

• #2

I really don't think so - recipe for disaster in my opinion!

 

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Rhian33

Warren Veteran

• Jun 25, 2011

• #3

I'd not want to risk it. If I had no other choice I'd bring them inside and do it in my bathroom.

 

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weeble

Moderator

• Jun 25, 2011

• #4

If you dont have a neutral area can you neutralise with vinegar/ disinfectant and move things so that its different?

 

Grin

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 25, 2011

• #5

Hmmm - it's ok - i was just wondering.

The bathroom isnt an option - it's not safe for them. I suppose it's impossible to neutralise outside space too?

 

ebonys mum

Alpha Buck

• Jun 25, 2011

• #6

ebony and angus met in the spare room that ebony always had acess to and they were fine:wave:

 

Grin

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 25, 2011

• #7

ebonys mum said:

ebony and angus met in the spare room that ebony always had acess to and they were fine:wave:

Click to expand...

Thank you, that's encouraging. X

 

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hannah.mc

Warren Scout

• Jun 25, 2011

• #8

Certainly can make it difficult......I had a very stressful failed bond cos I tried in the garden. A month on and my nerves are just about repaired to try again but indoors!!!!

 

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janice

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 25, 2011

• #9

Bonding on non neutral territory can lead to fights and extensive injuries to rabbits. If you are looking to bond it is essential to prepare your accodmodation in advance so that you have some area which has been thoroughly cleaned and does not smell of either bunny.

It is also important when expanding their territory that any new territory is totally neutral.

 

Grin

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 25, 2011

• #10

Gosh - it all looks so difficult.

I'm wondering if i am out of my depth here.

 

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Ambience

Warren Veteran

• Jun 25, 2011

• #11

I have done before, but i didn't trust the bond was a successful one, despite no fighting etc, so i seperated.

I also bonded on neutral territory then moved to unneutral too soon and ended up with two buns that didn't get on and had to seperate.

I have bonded in another buns enclosure entirely, so there is the smell of rabbit, but not the ones i was bonding at the time. That worked out fine.

The most successful and lasting bonds are done on neutral territory as rabbits are quite a dominant species among their own. The pairs i've matched up this way have been fine and i feel safe leaving them together longterm.

It is possible yes, but not recommended.

 

Grin

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 25, 2011

• #12

Thank you.

I can only do my best with the resources i have. I have made back up plans and am willing to resort to them if necessary.

I will really research this though - i think i have about 2 months before it will happen (if it does).