My fiance and I have two house bunnies. But very sadly my girl, Rosie, passed away at the age of 8 a week ago. We have been absolutely devastated. She left behind her partner of 8 years, Billy. He has been very sad and over Christmas he came away with us to my sisters. He was kept in a bedroom with her house bunny, Jack (also 8 years old). They were in separate large cages but could see each other and smell each other. We let Billy out periodically to roam about the room (and also the house) and they sniffed through the cage. We were on standby for fighting/biting through the bars but, surprisingly, nothing like this happened. They seemed quite interested in each other and I noticed that he seemed to have a new little lease of "life" and was quite perky being near Jack. It was nice to see When we went to pack his things away and collect him for his travel cage he didn't want to go away from Jack. He now seems quite sad being at home again in his room by himself. My sister's husband said we should bring Billy round again because he thought Jack liked him. Would it be possible to put them together (slowly of course)? A few years ago they met through a barrier one Christmas, when Rosie was alive, and they tried to attack. I can only assume it was because Billy was possessive because of Rosie. Maybe now he is on his own he would like the company, even though Jack is a male. It breaks my heart him being an only child. They were inseparable. I don't really want to go down the route of getting another bunny as we are getting a puppy next month. Also the heartbreak of Rosie has been pretty traumatic. But equally Jack is lonely and so is Billy so perhaps it makes sense to try partner them? (I haven't asked my sister yet if she would be willing to part with bunny Jack LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Any advice much appreciated.
I joined Rabbits United in 2004 and haven't been on a for a while!!!!!!!!!! Sam x
I joined Rabbits United in 2004 and haven't been on a for a while!!!!!!!!!! Sam x