YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i am so happy for you guys!

Well they've been moved to their new condo.  Three stories but not much else yet.

There appears to have been some 'settling in' issues as both of them were thumping away when I put them in and I think that there had been a few tussels as I've noticed that they are keeping a little space between one another.  But nothing that I have heard loudly or continually.

 I figure I"m going to leave them in there for about 5 days before letting them out to explore the room again.  Here's a pic of the current situation.  Does Maryann know how to give a stink eye or what?

uh... yeah... thats a stink eye alright!  lol.  give them each a 'happy housewarming' head pet from pinky & baby.  hope they let go of their initial disapproval of their relocation soon! (after all, it just wouldn't be very bun-like to not disapprove intially) 

Well guess I didn't have to wait too long, eh?

Of course this was just after a small mounting attempt by Maryann - whom seems to groom Dono more than Dono grooms her.  Guess she IS a lil princess afterall.

WOW! I have never read about your lovely bonding quest until now! I started THINKING about possibly getting the little man a woman but after reading about what you went through NO WAY!  I could not possibly have done what you did.  You are truly amazing.  I'm sooo glad the little drama queen is getting along with that darling Dono.  He's such a cutie.  And so is Miss Maryann, of course.  I had these visions of bringing home a little girl and Edson would be happy with her.  Of course now that you are the expert I'll just bring them over to you to bond...

i'm curious, how are the 2 love birds...er.. buns doing markusdark?  have maryann & dono taken residence in their permanent condo yet or are they still in a bonding set up?

edit... doh!  i just scrolled up & saw they have moved into their condo.  lol. 

This will be my final entry on this topic.  I think the video below says it all...

I am so happy for them, Markus.  When I worked with them in Santa Cruz I just had a feeling that it would work out.  Maryann just needed to be taught that she isn't always the boss, and doesn't always get Dad to herself.  They will be great together.  Good job!

awww   such a happy ending!  they're an adoreable couple.

markusdark,

I want to thank you - I've learned so much from this thread. I knew nothing about bonding bunnies, and the temptation of getting two next time instead of just one (I worry about loneliness while I'm at work) is strong. Having read this, I know much more about finding a bonded pair, and what would happen, what to do, if I start with only one and add another later.

Your perserverence has paid off. Congratulations!

(don't you wish you could back in time to yourself and whisper, "psst. Maryann will voluntarily snuggle with Dono by the first day of spring.")