I would just like to add that sometimes the bunnies dictate themselves whether they have a buddy or not :lol: ..we have Rosie, a gorgeous, and very laid back cuddly House Rabbit....BUT!! we have tried Rosie with almost every rabbit in our Sanctuary over several months and despite taking a lot of time to gently coax things along, Rosie is alright for a while and then just snaps :?
Rosie is adorable with us , but sadly not with other bunnies, and seems very happy and content in her own company.(and Ours)
We originally had the perspective that all bunnies must be bonded with a companion for their best interests, but I am no longer sure this is true in every case.
It seems to stress poor Rosie just at the thought of us introducing a buddy, so now I have decided to listen to Rosie, and try and read her body language ..she is so fearful of other rabbits, even the most laid back and gentle ones, that she bites them before they can bite her.
I cannot bear to out her through any more stress, so torn between keeping her with another rabbit,or leaving her in peace , albeit alone. ...I know what I am opting for.
Annie was right about solo bunnies requiring more time and attention though. It really depends our individual life style and what commitment we can give to spending time with the bunny too.
I think it is important that we try to bond bunnies as far as possible, but at the end of the day, it does not always work out (for whatever reason) and we have to read the bunnies body language to some extent too, as that is the only way they can tell us how they are feeling.
I think Tamsim summed it up eloquently when she said there is no right or wrong approach, just what feels comfortable and right for both you and your bunny.