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Omi said:
I have been thinking more about this and my gut feeling would be to delay the bonding. I think you need everything to be as optimal as possible for their next bonding attempt and this doesn't seem to be quite that.

If it were me I would delay even if that means waiting until after Christmas. I would consider the risk of another possible failed bonding too great, which might have an impact on their long term chances of living together.

Sending vibes whatever you choose.
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Morning Omi :)

Last night after a lot of talking, debating and I won’t lie, tears, we came to the same thoughts as you have too.

I said last night my gut feeling is it’s not right yet, he’s not 100% eating yet and just needs a few more days so I need to give him that and let go of “time” and being “so close” in regards to bonding.

Exactly as you say it needs to be right so it’s the best shot for both of them. Friday I caught Truffle being allowed to lick Luther’s face through the bars, yesterday Luther is nipping him again and I’m guessing it’s because the meds make him smell funny (I make a mess because emeprid tastes rank and Truffle fights me).

So I’m going to call at 9am like I have before and wait until someone gets in sees the missed call and gets back to me. I hope they understand and aren’t too annoyed st such short notice.

Thank you :)


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Graciee said:
Yea I agree, if this isn't his normal I wouldn't, also because bonding is stressful anyway and I'd want both buns healthy before attempting that again.



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Thank you.
It’s been a long hard night making the decision. But we have realised I’m ignoring my gut so I’m going to ring up this morning and ask for the next available slot whenever that is.
Hopefully they understand.


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Truffpuff said:
Morning Omi :)

Last night after a lot of talking, debating and I won’t lie, tears, we came to the same thoughts as you have too.

I said last night my gut feeling is it’s not right yet, he’s not 100% eating yet and just needs a few more days so I need to give him that and let go of “time” and being “so close” in regards to bonding.

Exactly as you say it needs to be right so it’s the best shot for both of them. Friday I caught Truffle being allowed to lick Luther’s face through the bars, yesterday Luther is nipping him again and I’m guessing it’s because the meds make him smell funny (I make a mess because emeprid tastes rank and Truffle fights me).

So I’m going to call at 9am like I have before and wait until someone gets in sees the missed call and gets back to me. I hope they understand and aren’t too annoyed st such short notice.

Thank you :)


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I know it’s hard but I think that you are making the right decision. I’m sure they won’t be annoyed with you, rabbits can fall ill without any warning and they should know that. There’s so many rabbits on here at the moment with stasis for no apparent reason, could be fireworks or environmental, autumn always seems a bad time of year for them being ill.

I hope he’s better soon, topping up the vibes xx
 
Zoobec said:
I know it’s hard but I think that you are making the right decision. I’m sure they won’t be annoyed with you, rabbits can fall ill without any warning and they should know that. There’s so many rabbits on here at the moment with stasis for no apparent reason, could be fireworks or environmental, autumn always seems a bad time of year for them being ill.

I hope he’s better soon, topping up the vibes xx
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Thank you :)
It makes it so much harder when we were feeling so positive Friday and it was just looking like it was going to go well this time, then Sunday happened. I’m also very tired and exhausted from it all, the lack of sleep from them waking me up 3am and I’m the morning nearly every day, worrying about how the bond might go and now I was worrying about him being ill, so Was looking forward to the next step.

But I think if we did it today it would just be rushing it for the sake of wanting the bond and that’s not right either.

And I’m worried if he’s not 100% if it was the fireworks, more stress could make him have full on stasis or something.
In the long run I think no matter how sad, it’s the right thing too.

Thank you, he seems pretty bouncy today from what I’ve seen on camera. Vet said I can start weaning him off meds now if he’s eating and pooping xx


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I can't say that you have definitely made the right decision, but it's certainly the decision that I would have made. Bonding, as you know :)lol:), is not an exact science and we can only do our best to ensure that everything goes well.

I also think that if you had gone ahead and it had failed, you would almost certainly have been beating yourself up about the decision.

Hopefully you won't have to wait too long and I'm sure that they will understand the situation.
 
Omi said:
I can't say that you have definitely made the right decision, but it's certainly the decision that I would have made. Bonding, as you know :)lol:), is not an exact science and we can only do our best to ensure that everything goes well.

I also think that if you had gone ahead and it had failed, you would almost certainly have been beating yourself up about the decision.

Hopefully you won't have to wait too long and I'm sure that they will understand the situation.
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No your totally right. I feel if I know he’s not 100% and Luther isn’t sure about him now while he smells like meds, I’m just setting them up to fail when they’ve done so well up till Sunday.

Yeah exactly! Or if he did go into stasis because it’s too much too soon it would kill me knowing it was my fault.

Thanks again [emoji4] x


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So I got through to the bonders. I explained how well it was going until Sunday, and cut the long story short.

He was totally ok about it and really nice, I think he can easily understand that I don’t want to leave an iffy bunny with them till he’s 100%

So they are booked two weeks on Wednesday (21st) so hopefully no more drama before then!
Truffle is doing well, fought me at morning meds time so that’s good although I got him a tad messy. He’s eating herbs still and poops look pretty normal so I think he’s over the worst just need to sort his eating out.
I’m going to only give emaprid tomorrow no metacam as I do t think he’s in pain now and the vets said it’s a good idea to wean him off rather than just stop.

Thank you all for your thoughts, help and advice I really appreciate it and even if it’s not always what I hope to hear it’s always welcome xx

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Oh no I’m sorry to hear that Truffle has been poorly [emoji17] Bunnies proving yet again they’re masters of dreadful timing!

Sending lots of vibes that he’s fully fit again soon. x


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Truffpuff said:
So I got through to the bonders. I explained how well it was going until Sunday, and cut the long story short.

He was totally ok about it and really nice, I think he can easily understand that I don’t want to leave an iffy bunny with them till he’s 100%

So they are booked two weeks on Wednesday (21st) so hopefully no more drama before then!
Truffle is doing well, fought me at morning meds time so that’s good although I got him a tad messy. He’s eating herbs still and poops look pretty normal so I think he’s over the worst just need to sort his eating out.
I’m going to only give emaprid tomorrow no metacam as I do t think he’s in pain now and the vets said it’s a good idea to wean him off rather than just stop.

Thank you all for your thoughts, help and advice I really appreciate it and even if it’s not always what I hope to hear it’s always welcome xx

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Trufftruff stop worrying your Mama!!

I am so glad you have another chance in a couple of weeks.
I was afraid you might have to wait until the New Year!! xx
 
Scrappy's Little Helper said:
Oh no I’m sorry to hear that Truffle has been poorly [emoji17] Bunnies proving yet again they’re masters of dreadful timing!

Sending lots of vibes that he’s fully fit again soon. x


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Thank you, it’s always him! Maybe it’s because he’s not a jumble bun like Luther who knows.

I know right! His timing is shocking, I swear the animals take it in turns lol.
Aww thank you x


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joey&boo said:
I'm glad Truffle is on the mend & you got the bonders rescheduled. He's such a handsome boy
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Thank you me too! He’s still scaring me when he’s asleep and twitchy lol but I think he’s past the worst.

Aww thank you, he’ll really appreciate that :)


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MightyMax said:
Trufftruff stop worrying your Mama!!

I am so glad you have another chance in a couple of weeks.
I was afraid you might have to wait until the New Year!! xx
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I know right! Not the first time the last few months either! Lol.

Me too, we said if that’s what happens then it’s better than having them fall out badly because we rushed it.....but luckily there was a space sooner :) xx


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