New friends for Tethra

[MightyMax]

Yes, I knew that, but I've never seen any of my rabbits actually find anything to eat Anyway, it's good that I probably haven't got the added complication of an ear infection then!

Absolutely :thumb:

 

[Jemima]

I sometimes try taking the dominant rabbit out for a while to let the others sort out their own hierarchy. Alternately you can try putting the dominant one and Tethra together without the others to see if they can bond first. Good luck, it’s not easy.


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[Jack's-Jane]

How you all doing Omi ?

 

[Omi]

I sometimes try taking the dominant rabbit out for a while to let the others sort out their own hierarchy. Alternately you can try putting the dominant one and Tethra together without the others to see if they can bond first. Good luck, it’s not easy.


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Thanks, yes we were discussing the pros and cons of this yesterday.

 

[Omi]

How you all doing Omi ?

Calm before another storm at the moment I think. We're all having breakfast Rabbits remained split up yesterday. Further action of some sort today.

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Calm before another storm at the moment I think. We're all having breakfast Rabbits remained split up yesterday. Further action of some sort today.

Tethra says 'As I am a Rex, you do realise that I require double portions for Brekki if I am to be match fit for bonding'................. !

 

[Zoobec]

Fingers crossed for you all today xx

 

[Omi]

Tethra says 'As I am a Rex, you do realise that I require double portions for Brekki if I am to be match fit for bonding'................. !

He's had them Followed by a series of massive binkying up the long run. I don't think I've ever seen such a display of happiness from him, which makes all of this so very difficult

 

[joey&boo]

Wishing you & the bunnies well in your next course of action. I remember when Joey escaped their bonding area, shortly after joined by Boo they binkied like crazy round the dining room table for what seemed ages - they've never binkied anythin like that before or since. I'd been wondering about Jemimas suggestion too

 

[Omi]

Wishing you & the bunnies well in your next course of action. I remember when Joey escaped their bonding area, shortly after joined by Boo they binkied like crazy round the dining room table for what seemed ages - they've never binkied anythin like that before or since. I'd been wondering about Jemimas suggestion too

Thanks. I think my biggest problem is being able to trust him if they all eventually do appear to bond He lunges at me if I go near him! I feel my biggest responsibility is to Tethra and I'm worried I'd come home one day to find him badly injured

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Thanks. I think my biggest problem is being able to trust him if they all eventually do appear to bond He lunges at me if I go near him! I feel my biggest responsibility is to Tethra and I'm worried I'd come home one day to find him badly injured

I am wondering if Jemima's suggestion of trying to introduce just Tethra and Mr Dominant Dutchy first might be worth a try. Then maybe introduce the rest of the Dutches one by one in order of their apparent hierarchy in their established quad :?

Just thinking that this may be less 'full on' for Tethra :?

 

[MightyMax]

Thinking of you and what's ahead Omi - good luck whatever you decide

 

[Jack's-Jane]

I'm signing off soon but just dropping by to say that I hope today has not been too stressful for you xx

 

[Zoobec]

I was just checking in to see how things are, hope all is well xx

 

[MightyMax]

How did today go? :wave:

 

[Omi]

Well I've just chatted to the lady at the rescue and arranged to return the quad

I'm feeling very sad about it, but taking Tethra's best interests into consideration, I'm not willing to attempt to force them to bond, as I think this could lead to an unstable bond in the future with a possible more tragic outcome.

Tethra is happy enough by himself for the moment and we will continue to consider alternative options.

Thanks to everyone for their good wishes and support during this time.

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Well I've just chatted to the lady at the rescue and arranged to return the quad

I'm feeling very sad about it, but taking Tethra's best interests into consideration, I'm not willing to attempt to force them to bond, as I think this could lead to an unstable bond in the future with a possible more tragic outcome.

Tethra is happy enough by himself for the moment and we will continue to consider alternative options.

Thanks to everyone for their good wishes and support during this time.

You know that I 100% support your decision. A decision made after much consideration. You and Mr Omi are the only ones in a position to judge what is best for the Rabbits in your care. Sending you some hugs as I also know how difficult this has been for you xx

 

[daphnephoebe]

Well I've just chatted to the lady at the rescue and arranged to return the quad

I'm feeling very sad about it, but taking Tethra's best interests into consideration, I'm not willing to attempt to force them to bond, as I think this could lead to an unstable bond in the future with a possible more tragic outcome.

Tethra is happy enough by himself for the moment and we will continue to consider alternative options.

Thanks to everyone for their good wishes and support during this time.

I'm sorry it didn't work out how you had hoped but wishing lots of luck in the future for Tethra & you xx

 

[Scrappy's Little Helper]

I'm really sorry it hasn't worked out [emoji17] It must have been a very difficult decision to make but I agree that it sounds like the best one for all the buns.


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[joey&boo]

I'm sorry it didn't happen. I can totally appreciate why you had to make such a difficult decision & I think its important to go with your instincts. I'm not sure I could have perservered if my boy got injured either