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There were four in the shed and the little one said...
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bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Lovely bunnies!
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Hope it is all going well. They certainly seem to be relaxed together 
Hope it is all going well. They certainly seem to be relaxed together
Thank you everyone, they appreciate the kind words!
They all seem happy enough apart from Maple
Hence sitting on the feeder. Jellybean is a meanie - right now I'm not convinced this will work long term but I think I need to give it a few more days.
mikek
Warren Veteran
Thank you everyone, they appreciate the kind words!
They all seem happy enough apart from Maple
I would persevere.
I never thought Tulip would bond with Pepper but got there in the end. although she is mean to him sometimes, they do like being together
Thanks Mike, that is encouraging, I will try for a bit longer! I feel really bad though because Maple has been isolating herself the past couple of days and her sister and Jellybean have been grooming each other a lot
No exaggeration that the two sisters would be grooming each other and snuggling almost 24/7 every day when they were living just as a pair. If it seems that Maple is permanently excluded in a week's time or so then I'm not going to keep them all together because it isn't fair on her, especially as she's such a love bug.
mikek
Warren Veteran
I think the worry is that she is being kinda excluded by the others.
bunnies can be so mean.
Oh sorry! Completely misunderstoodI think the worry is that she is being kinda excluded by the others.
bunnies can be so mean.
thought she was just not wanting to join in with them :sSorry!
That case I hope the others stop their excluding and get Maple into the group!
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Craig 1965
Warren Veteran
Beautiful photos of bunnies all in harmony - except Maple.
Now, I am certainly no bonding expert so please don't think I'm worth listening to. I just have some observations. You don't suggest any fighting so this is a huge positive and from what I can see, their combined body language is not aggressive. They all seem passive - even Maple from her view point. Maple could be aprehensive, unsure? She sees her sister there enjoying herself so she might feel anxious about that, but also she could feel perhaps as if the situation is not a threat. Maple might also be a jealous rabbit - having had her sister's friendship all that time and now she sees her sister bonding with others. Maple could become isolated and this could be more problematic - in my very unexpert opinion. I'm not sure how you change the dynamics but a slow approach is always going to be rewarded.
I am sure there are far greater experts on bonding - especially with quads who will give you a far greater wisdom than I am. But there are many positives from your report and photos so this is a wonderful story.
Now, I am certainly no bonding expert so please don't think I'm worth listening to. I just have some observations. You don't suggest any fighting so this is a huge positive and from what I can see, their combined body language is not aggressive. They all seem passive - even Maple from her view point. Maple could be aprehensive, unsure? She sees her sister there enjoying herself so she might feel anxious about that, but also she could feel perhaps as if the situation is not a threat. Maple might also be a jealous rabbit - having had her sister's friendship all that time and now she sees her sister bonding with others. Maple could become isolated and this could be more problematic - in my very unexpert opinion. I'm not sure how you change the dynamics but a slow approach is always going to be rewarded.
I am sure there are far greater experts on bonding - especially with quads who will give you a far greater wisdom than I am. But there are many positives from your report and photos so this is a wonderful story.
I think the worry is that she is being kinda excluded by the others.
bunnies can be so mean.
Yep - it's more so that Jellybean is mean. She likes Lily because she's submissive. Her personality reminds me a lot of Plumpkin. Whereas Maple has Beatrice's fiesty spark.
I've observed with Jellybean that she's very dominant. I think this is why her and Hamilton are a good match - he's the dopiest bunny ever. He makes friends with every bird and cat that comes into the garden - such a friendly but laid back character. Jellybean will steal food out of his mouth every time they have breakfast and he won't care. It has to be her way - everything has to be on her terms. I think Maple is scared of her and I don't blame her really. I can't see the two of them melding but I'm going to give it a few more days.
Cuthbert&Dillon
Mama Doe
Lovely photo.
Thanks so much for telling me this Zoobec, it is reassuring! I just went to check on them before bed and gave them some forage to keep them happy as I know it's quite boring for them being shut in all this time. Maple was a bit braver and they did all eat together for a few minutes before she got scared and ran off again. So maybe it just needs time. Such a nerve-wracking experience though, goodness me, the stress of it all :lol:
Bonding is very stressful! I hope they relax together soon. I fed a lot of herbs and forage when I’ve been bonding, and dried mixes scattered into a big pile of hay in the middle to encourage them to eat together.
