Bonding bereaved bunny with new companion

We lost luna in december. She and eclipse had been together 9yrs. Eclipse couldnt cope alone. Took him to a rescue place where he met and liked ivy. All cuddles and licks. Through her spaying and eclipse becoming ill bonding got put on hold. Help how do i bond them again? All hissy and snappy from her at the moment. Ivys the white one.

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It sounds as though things have been rather fraught for you and your Rabbits recently. I am sorry to hear of Luna's passing last year I hope that Eclipse is back to full health now.

Are you attempting to bond Ivy and Eclipse in an area that is neutral to both of them ? Sometimes it is best to make the bonding area quite small at first, only gradually increasing the space over time. Also, it is generally best to put the Buck into the bonding area first and then introduce the Doe. Doe's can be mardy and territorial :roll: The time of year (Spring) can effect the bonding too as 'Spring Fever' still has some impact on neutered Rabbits and they can be more 'flighty'.

This book may be useful

https://shop.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/product/bonding-rabbits-by-fiona-campbell/

And these links :

http://www.actionforrabbits.co.uk/bonding.html

http://www.fatfluffs.com/info/bonding/

ravenmoore36 said:

We lost luna in december. She and eclipse had been together 9yrs. Eclipse couldnt cope alone. Took him to a rescue place where he met and liked ivy. All cuddles and licks. Through her spaying and eclipse becoming ill bonding got put on hold. Help how do i bond them again? All hissy and snappy from her at the moment. Ivys the white one.

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I'm so sorry you lost Luna

Here's some helpful articles for you:


http://rabbit.org/the-most-important-word-in-bonding-is-patience/

http://rabbit.org/introducing-rabbits-in-a-group-situation/

http://www.cottontails-rescue.org.uk/information/bonding-bunnies/ (good for pair bonding)

Book in RWAF shop:

https://shop.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/product/bonding-rabbits-by-fiona-campbell/


Good luck xx

There's a great video in the bonding sticky by mischief and tinkers mum of a trio bond, I think it's really helpful and shows common behaviour in bonding and when to intervene and when to leave alone :thumb:

Thank you

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ravenmoore36 said:

Thank you

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Hope you're OK x

We are ok. Thanks

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ravenmoore36 said:

we are ok. Thanks

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xxx