i want to let everyone know that i have gone in and edited the subject line of the threads that show the bonding process from start to finish. 

the title remains the same, but i have updated it with *BONDED* afterwards.  this will give new people a good starting point if they want to read about successful bonding.

if you decide to document your bonding experience, first of all... THANK YOU!  reading other's experiences is very helpful for people to see what does and does not work for some buns. 

second, my suggestion is that you try to keep the whole process in the same thread so the back story is available for folks coming into the story late. 

finally, if you have the ability to take pictures (or even better, short 1-2 minute videos!), that is very helpful when determining body language.  it's usually easier to "see" what is going on then to try to put into words...

Posted By coco25 on 02/11/2010 05:41 PM
Can u bond 2 male bunnies and How long do u think it will take?

Absolutely! Two neutered bucks can be bonded. Unfixed rabbits will more likely fight and it can be nasty.  On how long it takes - this is totally variable. Some create an instant bond, sometimes it's a week, 2, a month, several, even longer. Some bonds can be difficult and take longer maybe due to rabbits personalities or history, but they get there eventually.

2 things that will help are having neutral space to work in (i.e.area both rabbits have not spent time in) and consistancy of bonding sessions. Daily work with them should get them well on the way to becoming bonded.

If you have further questions, perhaps start a new thread regarding your rabbits. I'm afraid your questions might become lost in this thread...

 

Hi i am happy to tell you that we got both male bunnies out at the same time and they are doing pretty good.I'm so happy and excited.

Thanks vey much! ill try to figure out how! (computer challenged)

Hello Griffenbun.
If you create a new thread for your question it is more likely to be seen and answered. Currently your post is at end of an older thread and may get lost. For a new thread, just click on Add New Topic at the top left hand side just above the Green bar titled "Topics".

In case you don't create a new thread I'll try answer your question. (I can paste it in new thread if you do make one.)
When the rabbits sit heads together like that they are requesting each other to groom them, It's a bit like a stand off between them. Have both your rabbits been spayed and neutered? This will help tremendously in bonding.

by the way, I have my eye on that little grey dutch marked bunny of yours!!!!!!!

yes they're both spayed/neutered.  good to finally know what that means !! I've been google-ing it like crazy! There is definitely alot of tension in the tub with these two!  She is for sure the aggressive one, she seems annoyed that he is so eager.  Do you think there's any hope?

oh my goodness he's hard to keep an eye on!  He is a big personality in a small package, we bought him from the Humane Society and could not be happier.  he is soooooo gooooooood! learns very fast and knows what no means already!..loves to cuddle and will sleep with me in bed at times.  Has to jump on everyone he meets! 

I am sitting with them now. She is munching hay stuffed into a wine box (with separate compartments) and he is watching her and me. His two prized possessions, I guess he thinks