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Thank you Zoobec. I still feel so guilty.
It has mostly been Obie starting it, yes. There have been occasions where Fabala has started it/egged her on, so to speak, but mostly it has been Odessa I think. Obie's so shy and timid with people, and we had believed her to be submissive, but I guess not? The prep work for bonding to Athena's group has been done, but I'm wiped out now, have been since lunchtime. Bonding will have to start tomorrow.
Fabala's been in pretty good spirits today, and Yuki is never far from her side now. We'll have gone from a group of 6 indoors to just a pair since Christmas. :shock:
Don’t feel guilty, although I know it’s easy for me to say of course. So do you think if you remove Obi from the group that Odessa will settle with Fabala then, is that your thinking?
I’m glad Fabala’s ear is healing nicely, fingers crossed for the bonding, are you bonding both Odessa and Obie with Athena, Rivergrace, and Neonara then? It must be a nightmare to have to deal with
Oh it's not so bad - Obie is Odessa's nickname. :lol: (Her full name is Odessa Briar and it came from her initials.) (Un)fortunately I haven't secreted another rabbit into the group whilst bonding.
Bonding seems to be going very well. Athena is, as usual, the chief rabbit of the group. Neo loves his latest lady and has been grooming her. Athena likes her too, and she is the key rabbit to win over. They tried to do the feeding typhoon in the small bonding crate. Generally after the first hour it has all been calm. Tomorrow hopefully bigger crate before moving outside.
Oh, sorry! That explains everything I was very confused about what was happening and why :lol:
Fingers crossed for the bonding to continue going well
Fabala's eye is actively weeping again.
Back at the vets at 4.
Fabala's eye is actively weeping again.
Back at the vets at 4.