Mixing breeds of rabbits - small and large

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lindsay101

New Kit

• Mar 30, 2015

• #1

Hey,
I have recently decided I would like some litter trained house rabbits. I really like the flemish Giant. However would I be able to pair it up with a small rabbit breed. For example a lionhead? Or something slightly larger like a lop?

Can rabbits of different sizes live together if paired from a young age? I can't find much about it on the net , so experiences/advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

elmoandfern

Mama Doe

• Mar 30, 2015

• #2

yes it's possible to match up different sizes/breeds/ages etc all that matters really is the bunnies' temperaments! a neutered male and neutered female is usually the best match. rescue centres often have ready paired bunnies or can help you with bonding an existing bun to one of their singles they come ready vaccinated and neutered too.

 

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Sky-O

Wise Old Thumper

• Mar 30, 2015

• #3

Absolutely what elmoandfern said. Nothing to add to that

There are some wonderfully mismatched pairs on here.

 

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lindsay101

New Kit

• Mar 30, 2015

• #4

Sky-O said:

Absolutely what elmoandfern said. Nothing to add to that

There are some wonderfully mismatched pairs on here.

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Oh fantastic news!. So if I get a Giant Rabbit, can you recommend a bunny breed to go with it? Is there a better bunny breed for house rabbits?

 

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Sky-O

Wise Old Thumper

• Mar 30, 2015

• #5

Once the bunny is neutered and recovered, it's better to let the bunny choose his or her own friend. if you look on the rabbit rehome site and search for giants, there will be lots, and the rescues who have them may well be able to bond the bunny with another one for you (or bunny may already have a friend).

 

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Babsie

Wise Old Thumper

• Mar 30, 2015

• #6

I, too, would recommend looking at rescue rabbits - they are often already bonded in pairs, a definite advantage.

 

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lindsay101

New Kit

• Mar 30, 2015

• #7

Thanks. Is it hard to bond rabbits then?

 

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Sky-O

Wise Old Thumper

• Mar 30, 2015

• #8

It can be but its more about giving the rabbits the best chance of lifelong happiness. Kind of like if someone was forced to spend their life with someone, they may not be as happy as if they were allowed to choose their partner themself (although rabbits obviously don't have the added complications people have).