Bonding Rabbits

[KerryL121]

Hi there,

We have found 2 rabbits that we want to buy, one is a boy (8 weeks old) and one is a girl (6 weeks old). They have the same Dad but different mums.

We would get them both neutered/spayed at the appropriate times, however I am concerned about bringing them home together as we only have one carrier. They currently live separated and I am unsure how to bond them as I dont want them to fight, but realistically keeping them apart isnt going to be that easy.

Can anyone advise me on whether this is a good pairing or should I wait for a boy and girl from the same litter, or should we just get one of them?

Thanks

 

[tonibun]

The safest and easiest way to go about this is to get a boy first then get him neutered when he is old enough. Your Vet will advise on that. He could be fertile for up to 6 weeks post neuter then you could introduce him to a female who could be spayed when she is around 6 months. If you got them both now, and 6 weeks is too early to leave Mum, you would have to keep them separated until the boy is neutered, as above.

 

[KerryL121]

Thank you for the reply.

do you think it would be worth getting just one rabbit instead of two? I’ve read they can get lonely but I had a rabbit as a child and we only had one rabbit and he was absolutely fine.

 

[joey&boo]

Rabbits should always be kept with their own species. Have you considered getting a pair from a rescue? There are so many benefits to rescuing & it is so much easier to get on & enjoy sharing your life with rabbits without having to worry about spaying/ neutering, vaccinations & bonding them Reputable rescues only though, those that already have the things I listed above.