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Missing Liliie?

Fred and Lils mum

Fred and Lils mum

Warren Scout
Hi all, I need some advice please regarding the sad loss of Lillie. She was in a bonded pair with Freddie who adored each other. I have introduced another bunny with Freddie which seems to be going well however Freddie is very quiet today (worried look face). He is eating and pooing just wants to be in his hutch. Do you think he is pineing for his best friend? Do rabbits get emotionally involved? This may seem a silly question but Lillie was the first rabbit I have lost and new to the grieving process. :cry::cry:
 
:cry: must be so difficult for you and Freddy. Just wanted to bump this up for you, I can't really advise on the pining as I've no experience of this.

But I think you maybe should take him to the vets to get him checked out. Is Freddy and the new bun spayed/neutered, and are you bonding in a neutral area where neither bunny has been?
 
Zoobec said:
:cry: must be so difficult for you and Freddy. Just wanted to bump this up for you, I can't really advise on the pining as I've no experience of this.

But I think you maybe should take him to the vets to get him checked out. Is Freddy and the new bun spayed/neutered, and are you bonding in a neutral area where neither bunny has been?
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Freddie has been neutered and going to get Fifi done. They are in Freddie space but he is such a laid back bun he's not phased by her being there. Just loves company.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss, they do pine following the loss of a bonded partner. Hope someone comes along with some good advice for you and Fred.
 
I'm sorry you lost Lillie. I think bereaved buns do feel the loss of their friend, some are hit really bad, and some, like my little lad, and possibly yours, just seem a bit quieter for a period of time. I'd just keep an eye on him and if he's not back to his old self in a day or two take him to the vets for a checkup, obviously, if he stops eating, drinking or pooping, take him straightaway.
Overall, bunnies are ready for a new friend long before maybe we are, so I think a new friend can only be good for him.
 
I have no experience with this either but we know stress can cause problems. I'd imagine all the change would be difficult. Whilst he is eating and pooping and no other symptoms I would just keep an eye on him
 
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