Zazu
New Kit
Hi everyone, I've kept rabbits for decades now and they have all lived separately but next to each other, so I've never felt any were too lonely.
Now I have a lot fewer buns and only have one inside and one outside. The outside bun unfortunately has E.cuniculi and can't mix with other rabbits in case he infects them he seems very happy though and gets lots of garden time.
My house bun Simba however I fear may be lonely, he is a neutered boy, about 2 years old and has a big cage plus permanent playpen & toys. But he doesn't seem to *do* much during the day. I work and the house is quiet. Sometimes I have to stay away overnight because of work and although someone comes and checks on him and I have an auto-feeder and radio on a timer, it must be quite lonely for him.
Anyway, on to my question. What is the best option (in your experiences) for a companion. I could get a neutered adult rescue bun and try bonding them, would a male or female be better??
The other option is to get a young rabbit, and neuter them when he/she is old enough. Could I start bonding them before they are neutered, supervised?
He is usually placid with me, but despite being neutered a year ago, he can occasionally start 'buzzing' around my arms/legs, and if I put my hand in his space too quickly, he can grunt/lunge (although never bites). This makes me think he is quite territorial and unlikely to accept a companion too readily.
Does anyone have any advice? Thanks
Now I have a lot fewer buns and only have one inside and one outside. The outside bun unfortunately has E.cuniculi and can't mix with other rabbits in case he infects them he seems very happy though and gets lots of garden time.
My house bun Simba however I fear may be lonely, he is a neutered boy, about 2 years old and has a big cage plus permanent playpen & toys. But he doesn't seem to *do* much during the day. I work and the house is quiet. Sometimes I have to stay away overnight because of work and although someone comes and checks on him and I have an auto-feeder and radio on a timer, it must be quite lonely for him.
Anyway, on to my question. What is the best option (in your experiences) for a companion. I could get a neutered adult rescue bun and try bonding them, would a male or female be better??
The other option is to get a young rabbit, and neuter them when he/she is old enough. Could I start bonding them before they are neutered, supervised?
He is usually placid with me, but despite being neutered a year ago, he can occasionally start 'buzzing' around my arms/legs, and if I put my hand in his space too quickly, he can grunt/lunge (although never bites). This makes me think he is quite territorial and unlikely to accept a companion too readily.
Does anyone have any advice? Thanks