Getting another rabbit when he is older? Will our relationship change then? And Why did he distance himself from me?

[senatcha93]

I’ve already asked about this before and people said that if I get him a friend our relationship will change. I’m most afraid of that, as we are not that close anymore to begin with. I think it happened after his spay and being kept in a cage for 2 months that he started to interact less with me. He will hop away right when I come and sit down with him which is really strange and he won’t sleep with me on the bed anymore. I think he doesn’t like it when I’m too close to him. Why do you think he behaves this way? Should I give it a couple months time? He is 11 months now.

I don’t want to get another bun now because I’m afraid he will ignore me even more. So what if I get him one when he is like 5 years old, will our relationship still change a lot?

[sarahthegemini]

He was kept in a cage for 2 months?

[Deleted User]

If he was in a cage for two months that is why he is ignoring you.

[senatcha93]

Yeah because I listened to the advice on the internet to keep him in a cage after his spay so he won’t pee on everything. Regret that I actually did it, because he is a complete different bunny now. This happened a few months ago, he can’t be still pissed, right? If so, when will he stop being angry with me?

[Deleted User]

It just seems like you need to rebond with your bunny before you even consider getting another one.
How did you bond with him initial before he was neutered? A neuter isn’t as invasive as a spay, so he should’ve been out playing after a week.

[Dface]

You mention in your other post that you were syringe feeding critical care earlier this month because he was sick.
I think that more than the nueter is why your rabbit doesnt want to be near you-you need to rebond with him is all, you broke his trust, and now he is wary of you.

if I get him a friend our relationship will change

Rabbits dont see us as rabbits and behave accordingly. Once introduced to a new rabbit some will work harder to ensure their friend and them are happy, taking some attention away from you. This is not a permanent state. Your relationship will still be the same, your rabbit will just be less dependent on you for attention, which is in no way a bad thing.

[sarahthegemini]

I’m curious where you got your information from because anywhere that suggests 2 months of cage confinement should really be shut down…

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