Drinking problems

I've successfully bonded Barney and Clayton but there is one issue that is keep occurring. Clayton tries to block off the water bottles whenever Barney gets a drink by lying in front of them. Is this something I should be concerned about in terms of their bond? They have one water bottle on each side of their enclosure and I was thinking of giving them a water bowl too so that Barney could go to it if Clayton is trying to stop him from drinking although Barney is still drinking enough as of right now so I have no concerns over his health.

Sounds like a bowl would be a good idea. I only use bowls, anyway, as they can get a good slurp rather than working hard to get it out from a bottle. (Not sure whether you've ever witnessed the sound of a rabbit drinking from a bowl - it's a good sound). I use a metal dog bowl.

I would recommend a water bowl for your rabbits as they can drink easier from these and it is a more natural way of them drinking too! My rabbits love the water bowls and make cute noises when slurping from them!

I have noticed some buns gets right in front of the bowl/bottle and it looks like they are trying to stop the other bun from drinking - can't imagine why, but a big bowl sounds like a good idea

tonibun said:

I have noticed some buns gets right in front of the bowl/bottle and it looks like they are trying to stop the other bun from drinking - can't imagine why, but a big bowl sounds like a good idea

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Or two bowls even, if there'r room

I'd vote for bowl too - it makes for a quick and easy drink. Much more satisfying.