So im bonding

tonibun said:

Please don't give up. Even if he had been neutered for years he would still act the same way - it's nothing to do with hormones. As they are not fighting then they are bonding, in their own way. I would let them get on with it and feel free to leave them for short intervals.

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keletkezes said:

I also agree with tonibun: if they're not actvely fighting (at all) and it's just short chases, nipping, I'd let them get on with it. Even bonded bunies will hump the living daylights out of each other sometimes, and I;ve come down to variously-coloured fur in numerous places (admittedly only multiple pieces once!) so many bonds will never be as perfect as we'd like

You're doing great, and so are they :thumb: He'll get the message eventually, Lopsy did and Lopsy's thick as two VERY short planks! [emoji38]

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glitterdust said:

I feel the vibe changing. No aggression at all, they would be amazing if he understood friend zone. She wants a friend and wants grooming and a snuggle and he wants to mount and grunt and also stalk her [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]. I had them cuddling next to each other while I stroked them, and she snuggled into him but the minute he has nothing going on he's away again. I'm finding it quite Comical really. Dolly has alot more patience than I ever would. I gave her a house to hide In for a rest and he's stalking her [emoji1787]
I think separating right now, regardless of how long it's been since his neuter is not in there best interests.. I've came this far and it's getting better.
He is going to be the most loveliest friend, once he works out that humping is not the answer. X

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tonibun said:

Please don't give up. Even if he had been neutered for years he would still act the same way - it's nothing to do with hormones. As they are not fighting then they are bonding, in their own way. I would let them get on with it and feel free to leave them for short intervals.

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dollyanna said:

I found that providing places Freja could escape under, that were open on all side or most sides so couldn't be guarded but low enough that he couldn't hump her under them, helped tremendously. We ended up with several, and kept most of them for some time too. It meant that she had more than running or turning in her defences - she quickly learned just to take a few steps and walk under these things, he wasn't separated from her but couldnt stay mounted, and she couldn't learn to guard them. Made a huge difference to her, she didn't have to just keep running.
We used children's chairs mostly, but your guys are smaller so maybe some small boxes as tunnels, or a very low table like a coffee table, would work well. Needs to be just enough for one rabbit to fit under height wise.

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glitterdust said:

So here is an update, we have a litter tray and toys available now which at this point has helped with rabbos mounting, he is distracted, No territorial behaviour on either part . I've seen grooming a few times on his behalf. We are still Still not there yet though , as he still keeps trying his luck and my little lady is so gracious and patient, She moves away from him without aggression. He's relaxing more Now, doing his own thing but keeps checking she's alright. Now I know it is very early days but at what stage do i rearrange the shed and place them in there together. I was thinking no humping for 3 days straight or longer or sooner even.

My bedroom window is open all the time and its freezing, I've got an electric blanket and a hot water bottle.
I'm so looking forward to adopting him properly, I don't like the thought of him not being mine now. I wouldn't part with him, i couldnt [emoji813]This bond has to work [emoji4]


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glitterdust said:

Now I know it is very early days but at what stage do i rearrange the shed and place them in there together. I was thinking no humping for 3 days straight or longer or sooner even.

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Motty said:

Positive vibes being sent your way, I hope the buns continue to get on as they are.
My buns have been together for several years, humping still occurs. Regularly. It's usually Holly humping Rudy, followed by a chase, then Rudy humping Holly. There was a thread about this a month or so back, some buns hump, some don't, it's just part of their behaviour and character.

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Zoobec said:

It sounds like it’s going really well. I am probably over cautious but I think I’ve left mine a week in extended space in the original bonding area before moving them. Because moving them can trigger things to kick off. Are they moving to their own shed or half of the shed with the others?

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glitterdust said:

They have there own shed. It has a hutch inside that dolly used ,so im taking that our completely , cleaning the shed with white vinegar and making it into a house with new toys and a different layout, I'm getting a new shed coming but it's not ready till mid feb,they can stay here is long as they need I'm not on a hurry, I'm just cold[emoji1787]X

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tulsi said:

Sounds good to me. Food is always good at random timea durong bonding!

Also where did you get that uber adorable basket from? I want one.

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Zoobec said:

I think it sounds good :wave: do you have any forage or apple sticks you can give them ?

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