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I have a 9-week-old male. He will be neutered as soon as he is mature enough.
My question is: I would like to find another young bun (same age) as a companion for him. If I get one now, won't the bonding be easier, or not??? And, if we find a friend for him now, are things going to change between them when I take them to get spayed/neutered??? Or should I wait until after he is neutered to find a friend?
I would appreciate any opinions/ideas/thoughts!!!
Thanks,
Terry
I have had some experience with baby boys in the last few months, so I can tell you that at about 12 weeks he will start getting aggressive because of hormones. He will likely fight and/or mount any other bunnies he comes into contact with. Trying to start a bond when they behave like this is tricky. You could try housing them separately until they get fixed, or maybe wait and bond once he's been neutered.
Terry-
I have been debating aboutt his same issue myself for a couple of weeks. My bunny seems really happy in her new pen I built her, but I know it must get boring when I'm not home and she doesn't have anyone to play or cuddle with. I've finally concluded that it makes more sense to wait until after the surgery and healing are over with. Then gender of her companion won't be an issue, and I won't have to rebond them after the surgery and healing period. Of course, that could change on a whim knowing me!