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I Want To Get More Bunnies. Advice Wanted.

KarinB

Warren Scout
We have two Netherland Dwarfs, bonded, and have been together for almost three years. I was chatting with my O/H this morning and told him that I would like more bunnies as I have decided that I really enjoy keeping and looking after the two we have.

The two we have have their own hutch and run but also mainly enjoy supervised time in our large garden.

My O/H said that we would get a 6' x 4' shed, which could inforporate a three tier hutch area.

I need some really good advice.

1. Are there any rehome centres in Northumberland/Tyneside that anyone knows of?

2. Do I get two rabbits who are already bonded?

3. As we have a male and female, do we get another male and female or does it not matter what we get?

4. How would I go about bonding the two we already have with the new two?

5. If the two new bunnies were'nt already bonded, would I have to bond those two before introdcing them to Smudge and Daisy or could I bond them altogether?

6. How could I get Smudge and Daisy to move into their new home? Or would it be better to leave them where they are? Ideally, I want them all living together?

7. I'd love to see some pictures of similar types of sheds that have been adapted for bunnies to livie in - preferably with runs attached.

Thanks in advance.:D
 
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Hello :wave:

1. have you searched rabbit rehome for rescues in your area? If there aren't any locally and you see a rabbit that you like further away, bunny-runs can sometimes be arranged to get them to you.

2. It would depend on the pair's personality... it's certainly do-able to bond 2 pairs, but they may be protective of eachother.

3. again, depends on the bunnies, I find neutered males cause the least trouble during bonding, but that is probably because my boys are fairly laid back... I'd say pick the rabbits based on their temperament rather than sex.

4. In a neutral area, where none of them have ever been... with lots of distractions for them e.g. food (scattered), hay, toys.

5. I'd bond all together.

6. Probably best to leave it until they are all together before you move them into their new home - this is the ideal situation

7. http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=97388
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=96929
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=66961
 
Couldn't I put the new buns in the new shed and then swap the pairs over every now and then so that they can leave their scent for the others to get used to?

Any more advice would be great as I am really excited about this.:D
 
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