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Oh no she's a he!

N

ness

Young Bun
Following on from the thread below by me, it has turned out that the girl I was about to take in is infact a boy.
I, as usual, have become involved even though I haven't seen him and feel a duty to take him anyway so my questions are:
Can you ever bond boy rabbits, i presume not?
Is it cruel to keep two boy rabbits separately in the same garden? Will they feel constantly threatened by each other? Would they gain any benefit from having bunny company even though they are not bonded or living together.
I have a feeling i should continue looking for a lady for rupert, as he is my first concern, at his age he really should have someone to snuggle up to.
Any more help gratefully received.
Ness x
 
Hi,

It is possible to bond 2 boys (if neutered). Like any bunny pairing it depends on the buns. I have a male bonded pair and 2 trios (both 2 boys and a girl).

Good luck!
 
Bonding boys is still possible! Obviously if they are both nuetered it is likely to be easier. I'm not sure how much rabbits would benefit from being near each other but without any contact. I personally would rather they had a friend to live with.
I would consider all the possibilities if I were you. Would you be able to get both of them a friend each if a bonding didn't work out?
 
I have two four and a half year old boy buns (neutered) and both different breeds that live together quite happily. They have been inseperable since they were 4 months old :D Never ever fought.
 
my sisters have two bonded males both castrated as soon as they were old enough they are brothers and have always been inseperable.
 
Thanks for all your replys, I have chosen not to take on another boy. He's been readvertised (as a he!)so I'm sure he'll find a good home) I think the odds are stacked against us for a successfull bonding: Ruperts age, the fact the other boy has not been neutered, Ruperts personality. I am now looking again for a nice mellow lady of a certain age for him preferably with a hutch....... any suggestions?
Ness x
 
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