treacletrim
Young Bun
Hi, I just wondered if anyone had experience of bonding a very humpy boy to a doe, and the trouble it brings.
i have just separated my two buns after his excessive humping has caused problems during bonding.....
My girl Patsy was widowed back in July, and we have finally found her a new husbun at our local rescue. Our Patsy is 3, a big gorgeous lop who lacks confidence. New boy Conker is 2, a small lop who is very confident and friendly. After swapping blankets, litter trays and toys over the past 2 weeks I started bonding them yesterday using the fast track method.
It started ok with no fighting at all, but it became clear that Conker is very humpy. He humped poor Patsy the whole day and through the night. I intervened when he humped her head or went on too long. Patsy was fine initially but as time progresses got more and more upset and started showing stress and aggression. She had her tail up and was growling at him, and whimpering when he approached. Still Conker relentlessly humped her. They ended up having a small fight (no injuries) but on the advice of the rescue I separated them as it felt like it was escalating. They are now living as neighbours and I am going to try the slow/gradual approach. Up until then patsy had shown signs of interest by flopping next to Conker, and lowering her head to him. His humping just became too much and I had to intervene before the aggression got serious.
Admittedly I have lost confidence and am doubful of the bond can anyone offer any advice or share similar experiences on how it could work? Conker was neutered 4 months ago. We have gotten very attached to him and want to make it work but obviously have to prioritise our girl.
Thanks x[SUP][/SUP]
i have just separated my two buns after his excessive humping has caused problems during bonding.....
My girl Patsy was widowed back in July, and we have finally found her a new husbun at our local rescue. Our Patsy is 3, a big gorgeous lop who lacks confidence. New boy Conker is 2, a small lop who is very confident and friendly. After swapping blankets, litter trays and toys over the past 2 weeks I started bonding them yesterday using the fast track method.
It started ok with no fighting at all, but it became clear that Conker is very humpy. He humped poor Patsy the whole day and through the night. I intervened when he humped her head or went on too long. Patsy was fine initially but as time progresses got more and more upset and started showing stress and aggression. She had her tail up and was growling at him, and whimpering when he approached. Still Conker relentlessly humped her. They ended up having a small fight (no injuries) but on the advice of the rescue I separated them as it felt like it was escalating. They are now living as neighbours and I am going to try the slow/gradual approach. Up until then patsy had shown signs of interest by flopping next to Conker, and lowering her head to him. His humping just became too much and I had to intervene before the aggression got serious.
Admittedly I have lost confidence and am doubful of the bond can anyone offer any advice or share similar experiences on how it could work? Conker was neutered 4 months ago. We have gotten very attached to him and want to make it work but obviously have to prioritise our girl.
Thanks x[SUP][/SUP]