Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS.  SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED.  We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best. 

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time. 

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about?  Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately!  Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES 

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet.  It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

Forum BONDING bonding brothers after separation

Viewing 6 reply threads
  • Author
    Messages

    • Hersh+Marsh
      Participant
      3 posts Send Private Message

        Hello, I am new to this forum. I have browsed several posts and didn’t see this one anywhere, but forgive me if I’ve missed something and feel free to link me to helpful threads that already exist. 

        Our family got 2 baby boy bunnies (Holland Lops) just 9 days ago. Hershey and Marshmallow. They are brothers from a farm, my mother picked them out for a gift to my children. Hershey died overnight last night, so incredibly shocking. My kids are wanting another and we are thinking it is a good idea so Marshmallow isn’t alone. They were so sweet and always cuddly with each other. The farmer has agreed to give us another boy from the same litter. 

        My question is whether I will need to do anything to bond them or ease Marshmallow into a new sibling joining him after Hershey passed? He doesn’t seem to be acting any different, it just happened last night and we are getting the new bunny this afternoon. 

        Thanks!


      • Mikey
        Participant
        3186 posts Send Private Message

          Babies cannot bond. You are risking a blood bath keeping two unfixed rabbits together, from the same litter or not. If you get another, they need to be completely separated until a month or two after they are both fixed


        • sarahthegemini
          Participant
          5584 posts Send Private Message

            So sorry to hear about Hershey What did he die of, do you know?

            You can’t bond til at least a month after all involved have been neutered.


          • Hersh+Marsh
            Participant
            3 posts Send Private Message

              We don’t know. He was just stiff and lifeless when we went to greet them this morning. No indication of illness, no marks/injuries…just gone. 

              The farmer we got them from didn’t advise us to keep them apart so this is all new to us. They’ve all been kept together at the farm, so why couldn’t we have them together now? 


            • Mikey
              Participant
              3186 posts Send Private Message

                Simple, the farmer is ok with accidental breeding and possible blood baths from hormonal fighting


              • Hersh+Marsh
                Participant
                3 posts Send Private Message

                  thanks so much for the sensitive and welcoming replies 


                • sarahthegemini
                  Participant
                  5584 posts Send Private Message

                    Posted By Hersh+Marsh on 4/25/2017 7:49 PM

                    We don’t know. He was just stiff and lifeless when we went to greet them this morning. No indication of illness, no marks/injuries…just gone. 

                    The farmer we got them from didn’t advise us to keep them apart so this is all new to us. They’ve all been kept together at the farm, so why couldn’t we have them together now? 

                    That’s heartbreaking  

                    Bunnies are often kept together in pet shops and things but it’s not the best thing for them once their hormones come about. Maybe the farmer is unaware? 

                Viewing 6 reply threads
                • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.

                Forum BONDING bonding brothers after separation