Hi,
Im new here and was looking for a little advice on introducing my male rabbit to a new female. I have looked past on all the previous posts here and have got loads of info and pointers on how to do it and all the possible problems and pit falls which was great. Were still not 100 percent sure if we are going to do it at the moment but I thought it would still be best to get some help and advice just in case
Barney is a nine month old rex rabbit who is neutered. He lives in the house in a large indoor cage and has the run of the front room and downstairs when we are home. I wanted to try and find him a partner to help keep him company when we are at work or out, but wasnt sure on which breed to introduce him with.
It doesnt have to be another rex does it? And also I guess an older bunny nearer to his own age would be better then a younger one? I want to get a female as oppposed to another male as they would be less likely to fight (well, thats the plan anyway! :roll: ) So she would have to be at least 4 or 5 months to have her spayed wouldnt she.
The last question, I promise its the last one, for this post anyway! The only interaction and experiences I have had with female rabbits are evil ones! I know spaying is no gurantee of stopping this behaviour, but it should help to calm her down and make her nicer shouldnt it?
Thanks in advance, I just dont want to get another bun and then for Barney to be miserable when he may have been doing just fine on his own!
Stacey x
Im new here and was looking for a little advice on introducing my male rabbit to a new female. I have looked past on all the previous posts here and have got loads of info and pointers on how to do it and all the possible problems and pit falls which was great. Were still not 100 percent sure if we are going to do it at the moment but I thought it would still be best to get some help and advice just in case
Barney is a nine month old rex rabbit who is neutered. He lives in the house in a large indoor cage and has the run of the front room and downstairs when we are home. I wanted to try and find him a partner to help keep him company when we are at work or out, but wasnt sure on which breed to introduce him with.
It doesnt have to be another rex does it? And also I guess an older bunny nearer to his own age would be better then a younger one? I want to get a female as oppposed to another male as they would be less likely to fight (well, thats the plan anyway! :roll: ) So she would have to be at least 4 or 5 months to have her spayed wouldnt she.
The last question, I promise its the last one, for this post anyway! The only interaction and experiences I have had with female rabbits are evil ones! I know spaying is no gurantee of stopping this behaviour, but it should help to calm her down and make her nicer shouldnt it?
Thanks in advance, I just dont want to get another bun and then for Barney to be miserable when he may have been doing just fine on his own!
Stacey x