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First time bonding. Advice
- Thread starter Loulou8425
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Loulou8425
Warren Scout
Yes. That or the hall. Shouldn't be a problem.
bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
That sounds ideal but it they do start to chase/run around just make the space a little smaller if you can until they settle and then just keep extending it. You are doing a great job and it sounds very positive :thumb:
Loulou8425
Warren Scout
Spent a few hours in the hall and all good. Happy to have the extra space. They shared a litter tray whilst munching hay and had some veg together. They were fine on there own and we're gently grinding teeth when lying together. 
Loulou8425
Warren Scout
Day 3. In the hall again today. Its been completely different. A lot of mounting from George which lily has mostly been OK with and he's also making little grunting noise and rubbing himself all over her then flopping down beside her. Hes also pulled out some fur from her back. I dont feel comfortable leaving them alone again. Is this him showing dominance? I thought lily would be the dominant one. She has tried to nip a few times. Should I go back to the bath method or persevere?. It's like neither one wants to submit.
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Loulou8425
Warren Scout
The rabbits had a fight today. No blood or injuries and they don't seem that bothered by it but it scared me for sure. Fur flying. I feel so disheartened after all the positive sign they'd shown. What do I do now?
bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
Did you separarate them last night or leave them together? It can be like taking a step back separating and then putting back together (but sometimes it also has to be done).
I would go back to the small environment until they settle and are comfortable and then slowly make the space they are in larger day by day. Hopefully they will settle and they are just finding out who is boss.
I would go back to the small environment until they settle and are comfortable and then slowly make the space they are in larger day by day. Hopefully they will settle and they are just finding out who is boss.
Loulou8425
Warren Scout
It was around bed time so they got some treats after they settled and returned to separate cages. Defo going back to a smaller space today.
bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
:wave: How has it gone today?
Loulou8425
Warren Scout
Its gone really well. Some grooming from George and once from lily. Lots off flopping and cuddling and some quiet grunting before flopping onto one another.
bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
Sounds like it is going well. Grooming will come the more time they spend together.
