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Bonding help

sammy4586

sammy4586

Young Bun
Hiya, ive had my 8 year old lop since a baby and he has had 3 partners in his life. 2 successful bonds and one he absolutley hated. I took on a lovely 7 year old female in the summer, and they just completely ignore each other. They will have a sniff but just are not bothered with each other. Is this normal?
 
sammy4586 said:
Hiya, ive had my 8 year old lop since a baby and he has had 3 partners in his life. 2 successful bonds and one he absolutley hated. I took on a lovely 7 year old female in the summer, and they just completely ignore each other. They will have a sniff but just are not bothered with each other. Is this normal?
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Hi sammy :wave:

I hope you'll excuse me giving you a list of links, but I haven't time to write more at the moment ... Perhaps something here will help?
There are also lovely people on here to give more personalised advice - as will I when I have time :)

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)

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

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

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/s...How-I-do-rabbit-bonding&p=6934868#post6934868


Book in RWAF shop:

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


Mischief and Tinker’s Mum
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?462466-How-I-bonded-my-trios-videos!

Also, Mairwen Guard has put some brilliant bonding videos on YouTube which are well worth watching - do search for them as there are quite a few.
 
Babsie said:
Do you mean you are bonding them and they are ignoring each other?
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Yes I've been trying to bond them but they are just not interested in each other. They will lay next to each other but They dont even acknowledge each other

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How big is their bonding space?

Other than sniffing have there been any interactions at all such as asking for grooming, laying down together etc.

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I started with a large space but have gradually made it smaller to see if that helps. They will lay down next to eachother but not touching. They literally ignore each other

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It may be worth making the space around 10 to 12 sqft. This means they'll have pretty much no choice but to interact.

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Is it normal? I've come to believe there is no normal when it comes to bunnies. Even if they don't seem loved up I'm sure they'll appreciate the security & comfort provided from each others company. Are they together the whole time or are you bonding with "dates"? Are they inside or outside bunnies?
 
joey&boo said:
Is it normal? I've come to believe there is no normal when it comes to bunnies. Even if they don't seem loved up I'm sure they'll appreciate the security & comfort provided from each others company. Are they together the whole time or are you bonding with "dates"? Are they inside or outside bunnies?
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I was about to ask the same.
 
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