Zigzag
Alpha Buck
Hello :wave:
I'm very excited as I'm going to be adopting a French Lop (6kg) in July. I'm also scared because I'm going to be bonding her with my Dutch rabbit Zigzag (just over 2kg). The French Lop is super friendly and gentle and currently lives with 3 cats, and Zigzag is still quite nervous, but also lovely this will be the first time I've ever bonded rabbits.
MightyMax sent me some great links and videos on how to bond rabbits, I've also read the advice on this forum. I know you will all have different ways of bonding, but I'd appreciate any advice.
Zigzag is free range, and our flat isn't that big. But he rarely goes into our bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. I should also add that (unfortunately!) I work full time so can't watch the bond all the time.
From what I've read I am more in favour of putting them both in a neutral space and watching them closely, compared to nearby enclosures and a slow bond.. Although I've also read that you should put them together for 10 minute sessions...
Anyway, I will stop waffling now!
I'd appreciate advice on the size of the enclosure, and how long they should be in the space for. I'm prepared to watch them very closely, and my partner will be around too.
Any other advice for a newbie would also be welcome
Thanks xx
I'm very excited as I'm going to be adopting a French Lop (6kg) in July. I'm also scared because I'm going to be bonding her with my Dutch rabbit Zigzag (just over 2kg). The French Lop is super friendly and gentle and currently lives with 3 cats, and Zigzag is still quite nervous, but also lovely this will be the first time I've ever bonded rabbits.
MightyMax sent me some great links and videos on how to bond rabbits, I've also read the advice on this forum. I know you will all have different ways of bonding, but I'd appreciate any advice.
Zigzag is free range, and our flat isn't that big. But he rarely goes into our bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. I should also add that (unfortunately!) I work full time so can't watch the bond all the time.
From what I've read I am more in favour of putting them both in a neutral space and watching them closely, compared to nearby enclosures and a slow bond.. Although I've also read that you should put them together for 10 minute sessions...
Anyway, I will stop waffling now!
I'd appreciate advice on the size of the enclosure, and how long they should be in the space for. I'm prepared to watch them very closely, and my partner will be around too.
Any other advice for a newbie would also be welcome
Thanks xx