Bonded? Or Not? U/D Grooming Photo!

Cari

Warren Veteran

• Dec 17, 2012

• #1

So... Stephen and little Nora met yesterday, popped them in Stephen's disinfected cage together and Stephen initially chased her a little but they settled down and groomed themselves next to each other, ate together and Stephen licked Ellie's nose. She is happily bunny flopped on the floor and Stephen is just hopping around quite happily. They're basically ignoring each other then having a groom and a cuddle and ignoring each other again, I don't know what to make of them!

Advice? I've left them together all of today with no issues, disinfected the bathroom and moved them up there for a bit more space. No fights, a bit of humping but no nipping or chasing. I'm just unsure!

 

Last edited: Dec 18, 2012

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Stator

Warren Veteran

• Dec 17, 2012

• #2

Sounds like it's going great to me.

 

GrahamL

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 17, 2012

• #3

Neither

They are 'bondING'.

Going to need to keep going for several days at least before you know how they are doing.

 

Cari

Warren Veteran

• Dec 17, 2012

• #4

Thanks Graham :lol: they were supervised all yesterday and this morning, had a period of 2 hours alone and then OH got home and carried on supervising. They're just carrying on in the same way.

 

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tonibun

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 17, 2012

• #5

Sounds really good!

 

Lady Logamorph

Mama Doe

• Dec 17, 2012

• #6

wow sounds like a great bond....mine are never this easy! must be love at first sight for them

 

smallbrownfrog

Warren Scout

• Dec 17, 2012

• #7

Mine have been like this for weeks. Sounds like good progress.

 

happysaz133

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 17, 2012

• #8

That's how it went with Harris and Ailsa. They loved each other instantly. She humped him once or twice, but really, I think they are soulmates :lol:

Just keep an eye on them, but I imagine they are just two bunnies destined to be together!

 

Cari

Warren Veteran

• Dec 17, 2012

• #9

Aww thanks everyone for the reassurance they seem to like each other which has made my first bonding experience a good one! I'm so pleased with their progress.

 

Cari

Warren Veteran

• Dec 18, 2012

• #10

This is them this morning Stephen's grooming her!

 

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bumblicious

Warren Veteran

• Dec 18, 2012

• #11

soooo cute!

 

happysaz133

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 18, 2012

• #12

 

Cari

Warren Veteran

• Dec 19, 2012

• #13

Oh they made me cry last night. For the first time they both lay bunny flopped next to each other. I really think they're going to be a happy couple.

its so wonderful to see them together. And they both came for cuddles on the sofa!