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Forum BEHAVIOR I NEED HELP. URGENT!

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    • PurpleGypsy
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        Sadly, one of my rabbit just died. I dont know what’s the cause but he had a bloated tummy. I mourned a lot and i researched how to help my other bunny. So, I put the body back inside their condo so that my other bunny, Oreo, could grieve. He already left the body for 2 hours but I let the body stay there for 3 hours to be sure. I already put the body inside a box so that we could bury him tomorrow in our garden. But Oreo has been acting strange. He has been running around very fast and jumping and such. I don’t know why. Is this normal??? I’m very very worried about him. I am deeply hurt myself. I can’t imagine the pain that he is feeling to lose a mate.

        I would just like to ask also, if is it advisable to get another bunny? I just adopted a kitten. I’m still trying to bond them because the kitten is so playful, Oreo is kind of running away from him even before. should I just put this kitten for adoption? I feel bad because this kitten is already attached to me. And my bunny too. Please help me. I dont know what to do. I cant even think straight anymore because i lost a bunny that I truly truly love. Please help me.


      • Benthebunny
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          Maybe get another bunny in the future. I am very sorry about your loss, as for oreos behaviour, she could be sad about loosing the other bunny, but i dont know any other reasons. (Anyone know whats going on?)


        • PurpleGypsy
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            Do you think I should get another bunny or just let my kitten get used to my rabbit? I dont know what to do. Anyway, thanks. Btw. Oreo is eating, pooping, peeing, playing with the toy… But he just runs everywhere so fast and jumps and shake his body. I don’t know if he’s going to be aggressive? But he is not aggressive.


          • PurpleGypsy
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              I would refresh this thread all night… I need to know what I have to do. I can’t sleep. I’m too stressed out myself..


            • Benthebunny
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                does he jump up and sort of do a twist in the air? Pooping, peeing and playing with a toy are all good. Maybe give oreo some time, give him extra snuggles. its hard to loose a sibling


              • Archer
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                  I would keep the kitten away from Oreo for the time being. Kittens are unpredictable, and it’s clear the kitten is a stressor for Oreo at this point. Pet Oreo if it seems to soothe him. BUT the behavior you’re describing isn’t bad behavior. It’s actually happy behavior? Which is weird for a bunny who just lost a partner. But the fast running I call the Bunny 500 (after the Indy 500) and the shaking is actually binkies. That’s good stuff. Maybe Oreo just needed some room?

                  Either way… keep watching Oreo – keep up the good work monitoring the eating, pooping, peeing, etc… and wait for a while before finding a new bondmate and reintroducing the kitten.


                • PurpleGypsy
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                    Benthebunny, yes. He twist. Yes, i do. I also do need some cuddling too. So i cuddle him. But he really keeps on jumping.


                  • Archer
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                      Yeeeep. Ben suspected what I did. Jump & Twist is a ‘binky’. Oreo is … very oddly, HAPPY. Lots of pent up energy, too. Pet him when he wants. Give him forehead rubs, and let him hop. He’ll calm down I’m sure.


                    • PurpleGypsy
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                        Archer, i know. It’s weeird that he does those after losing a friend. That is why i didnt called it binkies. But it seems like he is doing some binkies, anyway, he is in his condo right now. Trying to sleep. I gavehim a stuffed toy.

                        My problem is we are all sharing just one room. Just my bedroom. But the condo is very spacey.. So i sometimes close the door when i couldnt handle the kittens’ behavior. Sooo, i really cant separate them unless i close the door of oreos’ condo. Please help. What do you suggest


                      • PurpleGypsy
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                          How do i delete extra post?!? Omg. Oh yea. Whenever he comes up to me, i pet him and hug him if i can.


                        • Benthebunny
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                            thats good.


                          • Bam
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                              I’m sorry that you lost your bunny and that Oreo lost his friend.
                              I think Oreo could be stressed because his mate is dead. Binkies are not just sth a bun does for fun, in nature it’s important when a bunny is trying to shake off a pursuing predator. So what you’re seeing could be a form of stress-induced behavior.

                              The important thing now is that he eats, drinks, poops and gets all the attention he needs from you. I’d try to stop the cat from trying to play with hm for now. They don’t need to be separated completely, they can be in the same room, but if Oreo is stressed, a playful kitten will stress him more.

                              As for getting another bunny it’s sth you can think about later. For now, Oreo and you need each other. I hope you can comfort each other. It’s good if you pet him, both for him and for you
                              A leader will delete duplicate posts as soon as we spot them, so never mind that.


                            • PurpleGypsy
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                                how do you think I can maybe bond my kitten to oreo? Im sure oreo feels alone. I woke up and he’s not coming up to me. He’s just sleeping and sleeping and sleeping. And may i ask how am i going to separate the kitten from oreo? Is there a way? Maybe sooner or later, this kitten can also groom oreo? I’m so hurt myself.. I don’t know how to comfort oreo when I feel like he also wants to be left alone.

                                Thank you guys for answering. Your answers really mean a lot to me right now because I can’t even think straight myself.


                              • PurpleGypsy
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                                  When can I get another bunny??? Dont you think oreo is gonna be aggressive towards it or something?? I really reeally feel bad. He really looks like he needs someone..


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                                    My bun Cinders was binky’ing when I removed Gareths body. I put it down to her celebrating his life as we would at a funeral.

                                    I waited 2 weeks before unexpectedly coming home with another bun (I hadn’t intended to get another). I think Cinders would have accepted another bunny after a few days though, as she had spent time with the body and said her goodbyes she accepted it better x


                                  • Archer
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                                      I think you can get another bunny today if you’d like. Just go slow. See if a rescue will allow you to take oreo in to have a ‘speed dating’ thing so you can see what bunnies they have that he might enjoy the company of.

                                      I’d offer one of my own (I have 2 babies in need of homes) but many reasons why that might be be for the best.


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                                        axgizmo, thank you a lot! I understand it now. And yes, maybe he is celebrating his life. He recovered well more than me. But I know he still feels lonely so, I’m really thinking of getting a new bunny

                                        Archer, where are you from? Maybe Oreo would get along with one of your bunnies. And btw, how do you speed date a bunny? I found a breeder who caught my attention. The baby bun looks like the bunny that I have lost but a lionhead. I’m still thinking abut itbecause I’m really scared of losing another bunny. and what if I dont have the time for speed dating because the breeder lives very far away so I’m just thinking of meeting her halfway.. And just choosing one..


                                      • PurpleGypsy
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                                          axgizmo, thank you a lot! I understand it now. And yes, maybe he is celebrating his life. He recovered well more than me. But I know he still feels lonely so, I’m really thinking of getting a new bunny

                                          Archer, where are you from? Maybe Oreo would get along with one of your bunnies. And btw, how do you speed date a bunny? I found a breeder who caught my attention. The baby bun looks like the bunny that I have lost but a lionhead. I’m still thinking abut itbecause I’m really scared of losing another bunny. and what if I dont have the time for speed dating because the breeder lives very far away so I’m just thinking of meeting her halfway.. And just choosing one..


                                        • Archer
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                                            I tend to support adopting over shopping – there are so many bunnies looking for homes. I’m in New Jersey, USA.

                                            As for speed dating – it’s just a term a few people I know who adopt their buns call it. You ask if you can bring the bunny to the shelter or rescue, and they open the pens on their socially-friendly bunnys one at a time and let them loose in a small room with your bunny. You look for signs that the bunnies might get along. Attacking, obviously, is a bad sign and a warning that the bunny you’re looking at isn’t the right one for your bunny. Ignoring is more common and a GOOD sign, but not fantastic. Still – if you have a few that the buns ignore one another, you’re ahead of the game in the bunny bonding experience. But if you find a bunny that seems interested in your bunny, and there’s no fighting? Look for signs like mutual grooming, or hopping near the other bunny, flopping in each others presence, or true playing (not aggression!). If you see THAT, then THAT bunny is the one for you!

                                            Adoption saves the life of a bunny who needs a good home. Sometimes they’re dumped bunnies. Sometimes they’re rescued from a bad situation. But they all need good homes. PLUS most of them are adults, so you know what you’re getting!

                                            Is Oreo a dominant bunny, or a submissive bunny? (as in, does oreo demand rubs from you often, or will he simply accept them happily when you give them?)


                                          • PurpleGypsy
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                                              Oh. I’m from Philippines, and we don’t really have an adoption center for bunnies. i’ve tried to look for groups in facebook who might upload those bunnies who needed home but all I found are rabbits that are being sold for a cheap price. I didn’t want to support them because I saw how they NOT give them proper care. It’s very sad. I actually bought Oreo from one of the stores who are like that because I thought I saved a life, but I thought about it, buying from them is like supporting and funding what they are doing.

                                              Speed dating sounds so cute. I wish we have those here. it sounds so fun. Hahaha. Aaaand Oreo is the submissive one.. That’s why I feel bad for him being alone..


                                            • PurpleGypsy
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                                                Oh. I’m from Philippines, and we don’t really have an adoption center for bunnies. i’ve tried to look for groups in facebook who might upload those bunnies who needed home but all I found are rabbits that are being sold for a cheap price. I didn’t want to support them because I saw how they NOT give them proper care. It’s very sad. I actually bought Oreo from one of the stores who are like that because I thought I saved a life, but I thought about it, buying from them is like supporting and funding what they are doing.

                                                Speed dating sounds so cute. I wish we have those here. it sounds so fun. Hahaha. Aaaand Oreo is the submissive one.. That’s why I feel bad for him being alone..


                                              • Archer
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                                                  Ouch, yeah, that would be quite the trip to get a bunny to you.  But yeah… perhaps ask a breeder if they’d be willing to see if Oreo is ‘okay’ with one of their buns before you purchase?

                                                  And bunny speed dating is both wonderful and nerve wracking! 


                                                • PurpleGypsy
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                                                    Thank you so much… I’ve learned so much from you. Lol. One last question though, uhm. Do you think a baby bunny would be easier to get along with him?? I live in the city and the one that i found live far far away.. But she’s willing to travel to meet me up if I’m sure I’m going to get the bunny.. i need advice for this


                                                  • Archer
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                                                      I think if Oreo is an adult, another adult bunny might be easier – but either way it’ll be a bit of work. Check out the articles in the forum on bonding – it takes some work and a careful eye. Did she show you recent pics of the bun to make sure the new bun is healthy?


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                                                        Yes. Can I message you?? if it’s okay?


                                                      • Archer
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                                                          sure! and again, sorry for the lack of reply until today. I’ve been out a bit and unable to get to technology

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