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    • sweethoneybuns
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        Hello everyone! I am a mother of 3 beautiful children who each wanted their own little bunny rabbit to care for. & I have many many questions. Can they all live together in the same cage & be able to get along? Or do I have to put them all in their own cages? I want them all to bond with each other. 2 are males & 1 is female. They will all be neutered as soon as they are old enough. Can they all be out of their cage at the same time & play with each other? Since they have bunny companions, will they even care about us humans? Will one bunny feel left out or can all 3 bond together just fine? I just want them all to be happy! Hopefully you all can help me so I can pass what I’ve learned along to my children. If there is anything else you’d like to add, let me know! I’m sure I’ve missed a bunch of other questions to ask.


      • Zap
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          Have you all gotten them at the same time? Bonding is a process, but I think it will be easier if they are all coming together at the same time. Bunnies can be territorial, but if they successfully bond, they can have a “honeymoon” phase in which your kids may feel a little left out.
          It can take rabbits a long time to come to trust a human; even a whole year! So it may take some time for your bunnies and children to come to their full bonding capacity, but with lots of patience and love you can make it work
          It is a good idea for each bunny to have their own cage so that they have their own place to go to, especially if the cages are not that large. Since these are caged rabbits, make sure that they are getting plenty of out-of-cage exercise. A lot of rabbits will be more active in the afternoon than earlier in the day, so this is a good time for them to run and play out of the cage. You can use food (like flat parsley) to tempt the rabbits to stretch their backs and so on. If the kids are actively engaged in exercising the rabbits by helping them stretch or by teaching them tricks, they will bond more easily with the rabbits. As long as the rabbits are having good experiences with rewards while they are with the children, they will learn to associate these things with them.


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            I got them all at the same time, but they are all different ages. The males are 2mos & 3mos. The female is 5mos. The males seem to get along just fine but the female will mount the males & start fighting so I have to separate them. When the kids get home from school they usually let their bunnies out of the cage to play. But the female one has to be in a separate room when she is out. My baby is so sad that her bunny can’t play with the other bunnies! Haha. Right now the 2 males share a 36″ cage & the female has her own cage, same size. I’m planning to get another cage to separate the males because I heard that as they get older, they may start fighting. Is it alright to start feeding them things other than pellets & hay right now? I wasn’t sure if I could give them any treats yet. What does it mean to stretch their backs? Do you think it’s best to have them out one at a time so they can bond better with my children? I feel that when they are out at the same time, they pay no attention to my kids. My kids get really sad! But they do enjoy the bunnies hopping around like maniacs. My kids even cut out all of our boxes (shoe boxes, cereal boxes, etc.) & made little tunnels & homes for them to go into. The bunnies absolutely love it! They even jump in the air & do binkies. Buuuuut.. they still don’t want to be touched. Hopefully that changes soon!


          • Sarita
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              Since the female is 5 months I would get her spayed asap. I would not even let her near the males until she is spayed. Although they are 2 and 3 months old and aren’t sexually mature most likely, they will be very very soon and you don’t want to risk the female getting pregnant.

              I think if the males are getting along, I would not separate them unless there is a problem. Really in the end if they are bonded they need to share the same space, not separate.

              I think it would be fine to slowly introduce some greens to them as well.

              Yes, they will change and become more social as they age and feel comfortable.


            • sweethoneybuns
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                Well, I’m not quite sure if they are both males. The breeder said he wasn’t sure of the younger one yet. So yeah, I don’t want to risk it. They will all have their own cages soon but be placed right next to each other so they can still see/smell each other. I feel the 2 males are both bonded.. will the female ever be able to share that bond with them? I’m planning to get her spayed asap.. so hopefully once all that is over with, she’ll be a little bit nicer to the other buns.


              • LoveChaCha
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                  Have you established an exotic vet yet? Rabbits are considered exotic pets and need to be seen by a vet for a well visit Especially if they are young they need to be looked over.

                  Here is a list of vets that are considered good by the House Rabbit Society:
                  http://www.rabbit.org/vets/index.html

                  I would make sure that the cages are not touching each other because there have been known pregnancies between cages that are situated right next to each other.

                  It takes a few months for a rabbit to come out of its shell, as they are prey animals, but when they do, they are great companions and fun to be around.

                  Females can bond to boys bunnies. There are even girl – girl pairs on this forum.


                • sweethoneybuns
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                    Thank you all for your responses.. I am so glad to have found this forum. & yes, I have already found a very good vet for them. I know that they can bond w/ same sex & opposite sex.. but I just wanted to know if all 3 can bond together so that one isn’t so left out all the time.

                    Also, one of them has been having diarrhea all day today! Should I get rid of the pellets & just let him eat hay for a day or two?


                  • Roberta
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                      If it’s been going on all day I think it could be an idea to consider a trip to the vet as diarrhea in rabbits can be extremely bad.
                      Is it possible one of the children could have fed him/her something different ? If you are introducing greens that could be the problem, best to introduce any new food slowly and one at a time so if it does cause diarrhea you can pinpoint the cause.

                      I have 4 bonded rabbits but they are a family group still I do know other people that have bonded trio’s. It all depends on the buns in the end.


                    • tanlover14
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                        Welcome to BB! I just wanted to pipe in — I have a trio! And I have 2 boys and a girl. The boys were INSTANTLY buddies. I would have a vet check them out and see what they say to make sure they are in fact males. An experienced rabbit vet should be able to tell right away if they are male/female. My girl was in fact a terror to the boys and would only bond with them on HER TERMs. (From what I’ve read girls tend to be like that). Since she has been spayed, she is a WONDERFUL rabbit though. In the beginning, we were also worried that her bond to the boys was not as strong but I think before her spay she just wasn’t as interested and since then — she is ATTACHED to her brothers and follows them everywhere and cuddles! She DEMANDS grooms from them though!

                        If your female is mounting them than it is obvious she is trying to be the dominant bun! LOL. My girl was like that until she was spayed so I would suggest doing that ASAP. Especially so you can begin the bonding process as soon as the boys are old enough to be done. I wouldn’t break the bond the boys currently have but I wouldn’t let them live together full-time until you have a chance to bond all 3 pairs separately. I had to bond my girl and boy, girl and boy, and boy and boy separately before they would all play together nicely so I don’t think anything of what you are saying is shocking at all!


                      • Elrohwen
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                          Baby bunnies always act bonded to each other when young, but that often changes as they get older, so separate cages are a must. They should be separated anyway as they are old enough to mate at this point (males can be sexually mature at 2 months in some cases, and females are by 5 months) unless you are absolutely 1000% sure they are the same gender (it’s easy for even vets to mix this up, so I always recommend separating them anyway).

                          This site has a lot of information on bonding and we’ll be happy to help when you’re ready to put them all together again! Bonded bunnies are really great and it can be stressful to get them living together in peace, but it’s worth it. Once bonded, they will all live together in one cage and can’t be separated again (they’re not like other pets who can live together, be separated, put back together, etc – once bonded, think of them like spouses who need to remain together). It can definitely be done! Most of us have single or pair bunnies, but we’ve had members with trios before. It can be a bit more work to bond them all together vs a pair, so just be prepared. They may be very easy and remain bonded from their youth, but many don’t.

                          What is the diarrhea like? Is it really runny? If so, this is a very bad sign in a rabbit, especially one so young, and he needs to see a vet asap. If it’s just soft smushy poop, it may be cecals, which they normally eat. Extra cecals can be normal in baby bunnies – mine had them for a week or two. If that’s the case, keep an eye on him and still take him to the vet to make sure he doesn’t have a parasite or something. I wouldn’t take away the pellets just yet, but offer lots of hay.


                        • sweethoneybuns
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                            Thanks Roberta! After some research & reading this forum, I have found out that it is not diarrhea & that it is just cecals. Can they eat carrots or asparagus this young? Or should I only be giving them dark leafy greens? I haven’t really tried introducing anything new to them yet.

                            Thanks tanlover. (: Yes, my doe is definitely the more dominant one. She is also older & from a different litter. So you didn’t let them play or interact at all until all 3 of them were spayed/neutered? I really would like to keep the 2 boys in the same cage.. but I’m worried one might be a girl! So I will go to the vet & get them checked asap.

                            Thank you, Elrohwen. So for now just keep them in separate cages? & then once they are bonded.. then all 3 of them can live in one cage? I am so confused.. haha. Can they all be bonded & each have their own cages still?


                          • Roberta
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                              Hi Honey Buns, Carrot is a treat so just a tiny slice every other day to start. Parsley in small quantities, bok choy, basil (mine all loved basil as babies and still adore it) Most authorities say that they should not start greens until 6 months which is probably right in most cases. Check out the food lists etc under diet on the BB home page. My buns were rescued from a free range garden so they were use to grass etc and basil, they were only weeks old at the time and were already eating solid food. I didn’t find out until much later how young they actually were when they first arrived so they had greens from the beginning and their babies just decided that they wanted Mummy and Daddy’s yummy greens and helped themselves.
                              Because I got caught out with the gender (from ignorance) I ended up with two oops litters, first one from not knowing the correct genders and the second one because the vet only told me to keep Piglet separated for a week not a month…. 6 weeks after the first litter I got a pre Xmas surprise. As adorable as baby bunnies are I never want to go through that experience again, I think I was more stressed than Pepper and giving them away to new homes would have to be the most distressing heart breaking thing. Thats how I ended up with 5, the last two babies I just could not part with despite people wanting them and when one family was unable to keep a bun from the first litter (Nermal) I took her back without question (got some rebonding to do there)


                            • Kokaneeandkahlua
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                                Welcome!!

                                I agree, if you aren’t sure of the sex of any, I would sepearte until you can fix them. The female could be spayed now, and perhaps the vet could sex the males and confirm in the mean time.

                                I would suggest checking out the ‘bonding’ section here for some info and also to see what others have found worked to bond bunnies. Once they are all fixed it will be easier to bond them (and safer! You don’t want any babies) but it may take some work. When rabbits fight they can really hurt each other, so I think reading about bonding techniques and safety will really help you judge the dynamic and start readying them to bond

                                Good luck Keep us posted and congrats on your new additions!


                              • Elrohwen
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                                  Once they are bonded, they must live in the same cage. As I said, rabbits can’t really be casual companions. They’re either separate, or bonded, and when they’re bonded they need to live together and be together all the time.

                                  I would definitely keep them separated. Rabbits can get pregnant very young which is dangerous (and obviously not a good idea in general). It will be much easier and safer to separate them until they’re fixed, then rebond them.

                                  You can definitely start introducing veggies to them. Start with one at a time, feed a little bit for a week, then add something else. There’s a good list on this website for bunny safe veggies. I think most of us probably feed mostly leafy greens like lettuce, herbs, kale, etc.


                                • Roberta
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                                    Straight from the BB HRS diet list. Please do not feed your rabbit any lettuce. Cos, Romaine and the darker varieties are OK but not just any lettuce. It will give them diarrhea and that may kill them.

                                    VEGETABLES TO AVOID
                                    Avocado
                                    Bamboo shoots
                                    Beans, dried
                                    Beans, raw: lima, kidney, soy
                                    Bracken Fern
                                    Cassava
                                    Coffee beans and plant
                                    Whole corn kernels (can get stuck in intestines)
                                    Grains
                                    Lettuce, Iceberg

                                    Millet
                                    Nuts
                                    Onions
                                    Peas, dried
                                    Potatoes, including peels
                                    Rhubarb
                                    Sweet peas
                                    Sweet Potatoes
                                    Tea leaves
                                    Whole seeds


                                  • Sarita
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                                      Lettuce won’t give rabbits diarrhea. That is simply not true. Iceberg won’t give diarrhea either – it just is not recommended because it’s grown conventionally and has a higher probability of pesticides due to his high water content and not a high nutrient content.


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                                        Sorry if the bonding stuff is confusing! It can definitely be overwhelming, as I know from experience! But don’t be discouraged. It just takes lots of Patience and time. Once it’s done though — the bond with them is incredibly heart warming and amazing to watch.

                                        Once bonded they will HAVE to be kept in the same cage. Once bonded they can go through a very dramatic depression period if one bunny is taken away. Or if kept apart. Surgeries, illnesses, ect. are all good reasons for keeping them separate but the ONLY reasons.

                                        I would not keep your two boys in the same cage for multiple reasons. One being if one is a girl, you really don’t want to end up with an oops litter. And I’m sure your kids don’t want to have to go through that either. It’s an incredible amount of time, work, and heart break when you have to give them away to new homes. Another reason is — they will have to be separated for about a week after their neuters anyways and in the mean time as their hormones start kicking in they could begin to fight. I did small play sessions with my boys before bonding them all but one was already neutered and EXTREMELY docile while my un-neutered male bun was very dominant so it worked fine but that was definitely a caution I took at my own risk. If they fight because of hormonal build-up and it gets nasty there’s a very good chance you will never be able to bond them. Rabbits remember bad situations very well and if they do fight they may very well never get over it and accept each other.

                                        When the time comes for bonding, I’d love to give you any advice I have to offer! But until then, I’d definitely keep them separated.


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                                          Posted By Roberta on 10/11/2012 06:22 AM

                                          Straight from the BB HRS diet list. Please do not feed your rabbit any lettuce. Cos, Romaine and the darker varieties are OK but not just any lettuce. It will give them diarrhea and that may kill them.

                                          Lettuce is perfectly safe, though you are correct that iceberg is not recommended due to high water content and low nutrient content (though saying it will kill them is hyperbole – it’s still a veggie like all others and not toxic the way a few can be for bunnies). There are plenty more varieties of lettuce beyond iceberg though. My pair live almost exclusively on romaine, green leaf, and red leaf lettuces (plus whatever random varieties I grow in my garden).


                                        • sweethoneybuns
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                                            Oh no, I really don’t want to end up with any oops litters. I do not have the time for that! I really hope that does not happen. The oldest is a doe & she’s usually the one doing all the mounting, haha. They are all separated as of now. When is the youngest I can have them neutered by? The doe is ready to be spayed & her appointment is coming up next week. But the 2 males (one possibly female) is 2mos & 3mos.

                                            Thank you, everyone. I have taken note on what they can & can not eat & also the bonding process. I can’t wait to start! You all have been very helpful! A million thank yous. & I’m most likely going to be giving them spring mix. Is that okay? That’s just what I always have in my fridge for myself.. & baby carrots.

                                            Also, once they are all bonded again.. what is a good sized cage to keep 3 holland lops? I wish I would have known about all this “bonding” sooner before I bought all of them their own 36″ cages. So pricey!! I had no idea that they would all have to live together. But it’s okay, whatever makes the bunnies & my kids happy.


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                                              Just so you know, for spaying you may want to check your local humane society.

                                               Thats what I did and it only cost $30! Worth a little research!


                                            • tanlover14
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                                                I know what you mean — 3 cages is DEFINITELY expensive but necessary.  We now also have 3 cages — none of us are in use.   If you look on the threads around the forum for “Condos” you can find TONS of ideas on inexpensive ways to build big bunny condos!   Here’s a picture of mine:  (All my buns are a little over 4 pounds and all 3 fit in here very nicely!)

                                                 

                                                 


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                                                  Since the cages are all brand new, when the time comes, list them on an online ad site (like Craigslist), or if you have a local rabbit or guinea pig rescue, you may be able to donate them as temporary housing.

                                                  With three rabbits, the bigger the space, the better. Some use NIC condos and build up. Others (like myself) use dog exercise pens. Each rabbit needs a minimum of 2×4 feet (so in reality, the 36 inch cages you got would not have been larger enough long-term anyways). With three rabbits, the floor plan would need to be a minimum of 6×4 feet.

                                                  Can I ask why you chose to get three rabbits instead of getting one as a “family pet”?


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                                                    Males can be spayed as soon as their family jewels drop. I there have been some that have been spayed around four months. Males can generally be spayed before females. And the procedure is less invasive for males than females. Are you planning on getting them all fixed around the same time? The little boys should be kept away from your girl for about a month-month in half. It takes some time for their sperm to die. And to make sure you’re little girl is all healed give her about a month or two before introducing her to the males. Just to be safe to make sure that no opps litters happen.


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                                                      One of my boys was done at exactly 4 months — literally exactly! And my other was done at 4 1/2.


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                                                        Oh wow, that’s really nice! Are those litter boxes on every level? I’ll definitely look into building a condo for them. Thanks for that!

                                                        I know, it was probably a bad idea to get 3 bunnies! I probably would have been better off getting the bunnies a little older too! But I know my kids can handle it. I just have to teach them a little in the beginning. I used to have 3 dogs that I had waaay before my kids were even born & now my kids are 9, 10, & 12. They all took over & took care of each one (since they were young!). They are very responsible & have proved to me they can each have their own pet. But sadly, all my dogs have all aged & gone.. & so they all wanted their own bunnies! I have no idea where they got the idea. But so far, I see that it is much easier than having 3 dogs. So much less destructive.. & not as messy. & they are quiet too! Oh, & aside from the cages being so expensive.. they are much cheaper to take care of.

                                                        So when will I know when the family jewels drop? Are they noticeable? Haha. I was hoping to atleast get the 2 males to be neutered at the same time.. unless my vet tells me that one is a girl. I’m still unsure about all of their genders but the oldest doe is getting spayed next week. I will bring the other 2 to be sexed.

                                                        4mos!? I was hoping I could do it sooner. One of them is spraying like crazy already! As soon as his cage is opened.. he runs to every corner & sprays.


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                                                          Males can usually be spayed around 3 1/2 to 4 months.

                                                          It’s great that you are teaching your kids responsibility. I agree that the daily care of bunnies is cheaper than dogs but they can be just as expensive in the long run with vet bills. As for less messy than a dog….well, you haven’t met my lop, Bindi.


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                                                            It can be pretty noticeable at times and at others not. Have you found a rabbit savvy vet and taken them in for their overall wellness visit? When you do that your vet might actually be able to help you with when to schedule the spays/neuters (if one of them happens to be the wrong gender).


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                                                              Hahah messy. My one rabbit makes a mess of her hay as soon as I fill up her basket.


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                                                                Yeah, we had litter boxes on each level but the brats kept trying to yank the top one off and throw it on the floor so we just took it out and now they all use the top level to lounge around together and nap during the day, hahah.

                                                                Rabbits can def cause a mess, hahaha. Hence the reason my three little crazies are NOT free-roam, they just have a play area they are allowed out in.


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                                                                  Okay, so I finally took my oldest doe, Peaches, to get spayed. The vet also sexed my 2 younger buns & one ACTUALLY IS a girl! *phew* Good thing I went & did that instead of just assumed it was a boy too. Marshmallow turned out to be the girl & Buttercup turned out to be the boy. Haha, my kids were hoping it would be the other way around.

                                                                  Does anybody know if there a way to teach a bunny not to bite you? My kids like to walk around bare foot on the carpet & one of the bunnies likes to nip at their toes whenever it is out of it’s cage. But it’s not always like that right away. Sometimes she will run up to you & lick your feet for a few minutes before she does it.


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                                                                    Squeel real loud when she does it. She probably doesn’t realize that she’s hurting you and is trying to play. Squeeling real loud signals to the bun that you’re in pain.


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                                                                      I’ve got a Long Eared Land Shark too. Nermal can get very territorial but she is getting better. I use the squeal loud method and she is definitely doing it less and not sinking the fangs in as deep. Now Blossom is going through a bitey stage so I will start doing it with her also.


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                                                                        “Long Eared Land Shark” that’s really cute Roberta! =]


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                                                                          Posted By LittlePuffyTail on 10/14/2012 05:51 AM

                                                                          Males can usually be spayed around 3 1/2 to 4 months.

                                                                          It’s great that you are teaching your kids responsibility. I agree that the daily care of bunnies is cheaper than dogs but they can be just as expensive in the long run with vet bills. As for less messy than a dog….well, you haven’t met my lop, Bindi.

                                                                          My bunnies are so much messier than my puppy! Their room looks like a barn most of the time with hay and shredded paper everywhere. Bunnies love nothing more than making messes after I’ve cleaned up

                                                                           They are also fairly expensive to feed. My 15lb puppy costs the same to feed per month as my pair of rabbits. Of course, per pet they’re cheaper, and my pup will grow and cost more, but still it’s a surprising amount of money. I just calculated that I spend about $50 a month for the pair of buns (both lops)


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                                                                            Posted By Elrohwen on 10/16/2012 09:03 AM

                                                                            My bunnies are so much messier than my puppy!

                                                                            Waaaaait a minute! I have not heard you got a puppy nor seen pictures. Did I miss? No wonder you haven’t been on the forums as much of late.


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                                                                              Jerseygirl is rightttt? I don’t think I heard that either! DEETS AND PICTURES!

                                                                              I’m so glad you got them checked! And so glad your girl got spayed — how is she doing btw? Everything going good with her spay, stitches, eating, ect? I know those girls can really give you a scare right after they get spayed. Make sure she’s eating and pooping and don’t forget to check her incision point and watch to make sure she’s not tearing at the stitches or anything. And NO playtime with the other ones for sure until her incision is nicely healed!


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                                                                                When my dogs were puppies, they were so destructive! Chewing up everything in sight.. lots of shoes, couch cushions, socks, etc. & their messes were much more disgusting to clean up! Haha. But I loved them anyway & they grew up to be wonderful. I miss them so much. <3

                                                                                Peaches is doing well. She’s not really active right now but she’s eating & pooping normally. So once she’s all healed, I can start the bonding process w/ her & my buck? He’s not neutered yet though.. but she was the one doing all the mounting when I first got them. She’s much bigger too. No rush though. I’d rather wait a while than to risk them fighting & not being able to bond.


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                                                                                  I wouldn’t start bonding them yet. I know some of the members on here have mentioned that after their spay/neuters the smell of the rabbit will actually change. I would wait until you get your little guy fixed. Not to mention you don’t want any accidents and your little girl accidently getting hurt by your male rabbit.


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                                                                                    I agree with Skippers Mama. Things will probably be calmer when they are all fixed. Bunny hormones can be crazy.


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                                                                                      That’s great that the older one is through the surgery and you got confirmation from the vet that one of the young ones IS a girl! That must have relieved you to find out and know to take proper precautions!

                                                                                      I’m not sure what you’ve told the kids about the bunny surgery, but I think opportunities like this are a great way to have an age-appropriate discussion about the pet overpopulation problem and how, while baby bunnies are SO CUTE, it’s a good idea to not let them make more baby bunnies. These discussions will follow them into adulthood and hopefully teach them to be responsible when it comes to pet ownership. It sounds like you’re raising a great bunch of animal lovers, so I applaud you!


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                                                                                        The safest would be to wait until they’re all done — I KNOW how hard it seems to wait to bond them… I was soooo antsy about it !!! I just wanted to do it right away! But in the end it will be better for them to be bonded when they are all done with no hormones involved. You’ll also have to keep the male away from the female after he is neutered also so that would just come in the middle of your bonding process. My little hellions were SOOO angry. We had started bonding them BEFORE all the neuters/spays, ect. and BOY were they angry when we wouldn’t let the others out because they couldn’t be together. They’d literally try tearing open the other cages doors. No joke! LOL.


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                                                                                          I actually did! My youngest daughter said, in her precious little kid voice, “Mommy, I don’t like this. How come they can’t just make a baby if they want? If they love each other, isn’t it okay?” LOL, she’s only 6! She even said “It’s okay because it’s not going to come for a really long time so we have a lot of time to get ready like Auntie did.” I had so much to explain to her, haha. My younger sister just had a baby so she learned not too long ago that it takes about 9 months for a baby to be born. She hates that they can’t play together.. & I had to tell her she had to wait atleast another 2-3mos for that to happen. She’s so sad!

                                                                                           

                                                                                          The bunnies are starting to warm up to my kids though. My kids let them out (one at a time) & let them hop around. My kids even recently started doing their homework on the floor just so they could be near the bunnies when they’re out, haha. I know it’s not going to be another few months until I can start bonding all the bunnies with each other.. but I’m glad that this wait is giving the bunnies a chance to bond with my kids. They’re all so cute & happy together, I love it!


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                                                                                            Posted By jerseygirl on 10/16/2012 07:55 PM

                                                                                            Posted By Elrohwen on 10/16/2012 09:03 AM

                                                                                            My bunnies are so much messier than my puppy!

                                                                                            Waaaaait a minute! I have not heard you got a puppy nor seen pictures. Did I miss? No wonder you haven’t been on the forums as much of late.

                                                                                            Yeah, I keep meaning to make a post in the lounge about him, but I can’t get any good pictures on my own because he just rushes the camera. Haha. DH and I need to get it together and have a photoshoot this weekend.


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                                                                                              Giving them time to bond with your kids is great! In my experience, bunnies who have that one-on-one time with people end up much friendlier once bonded. The bunnies who never bonded with a person before bonding with another bun tend to be in their own little bunny world. Doing homework with the bunnies is also a great way to bond (just wait until the kids go to school with nibbles on the corners of their homework! haha). We often recommend people just sit on the floor and read a book or something, so quiet activities are great to allow bunnies to get used to you on their own terms.


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                                                                                                Peaches, Marshmallow, & Buttercup! Kind of blurry.. but you can still see their cuteness.

                                                                                                 


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                                                                                                  They are adoreble!


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                                                                                                    Omg, those are the cutest things ever!! I have a super soft spot for hollands (my Otto is a holland and Hannah is a mini) and those are some adorable ones 🙂


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                                                                                                      Oh. My. God. They are absolutely beautiful! (And Mr. Handsome, of course! )

                                                                                                      It’s a good thing for them to bond with your children for sure! And I’ve spent many a day with my book just sitting there and that’s when they eventually began hopping on my back and sniffing my back and nudging me. It’s like whenever I ignored them, they’d suddenly be interested.


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                                                                                                        They are so sweet!!!!!


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                                                                                                          They’re precious! =] Doing homework on the floor is a great idea! I sit on the floor with my bun and do my homework. I have a few bite marks in my notebooks. ;p

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