Do we get another rabbit?

[charm87]

I'm looking for a bit of advice.
I had 2 sisters since they were 8 weeks old.
Unfortunately 1 got very sick so she have to be put to sleep
We have now got 1 who is 5.5 years old.
My question is do we get her a companion, a baby or an older female rabbit?

Thanks in advance

 

[joey&boo]

I'm sorry for your loss. Yes I'd get her a companion, maybe look in rescues for a 2-5 year old boy. That would be my recommendation

 

[charm87]

Would they be ok together?
It's just hard knowing what best for her.

 

[joey&boo]

Would they be ok together?
It's just hard knowing what best for her.

Rabbits are pretty much always better with their own kind. Generally neutered boys & spayed girls make the easiest bonding combo, the advantage of rescuing a bun is you can get support with the bonding & take them back iif they really won't get on with your girl. Its hard though isn't it, dealing with your own grief as well as that of your bun

 

[charm87]

She is a Netherlands dwarf, she has always been with her sister not a male.

 

[Shimmer]

The easier generic bond now would be with a male that was neutered some time ago, and has preferably lived with another rabbit before - so there's no hormonal drive, and both know how to behave with another bun (although they will still have to sort out the heirarchy in a new bond pair). I've always found girl / girl bonds to be the hardest.

Whatever you choose, another companion would definitely improve her quality of life.