 Bringing two bunnies home together at the same time when they are babies will essentially alleviate having to work at safely bonding the two bunnies together. The reason being, they are so young and have been sharing space since weening from their mother that they already find comfort in each other since they were together their whole lives. If you have a bunny that is older and fully grown and want to introduce a companion for them, or you have bunnies that have randomly shattered their bond for a multitude of reasons, then this article is going to be without doubt the best way to safely re-solidify that bond they will grow to have or have once had. *Click Read More below to view full article *New Holland Lop Bunnies will be posted as of September 3rd or 4th. For more information or to be added to the notification list, visit our Available Bunnies Page *The first thing to note, is that if you are introducing a new bunny to your current bunny who has been living as an individual for more than six months, they should be neutered or spayed prior to introducing their future companion. If they are being introduced between week eight to week eleven this would not apply. With this step effectively covered we can now proceed to the first step.
Step One- Start with a side by side enclosure where they can attempt to feel each other out with no risk of a skirmish. Step Two- Make sure they have a comfortable place to retreat to like a cubby hole or tunnel if one get frazzled. Look for signs of them interacting with each other gently through the enclosure, or even laying by one another separated by the barrier. These are major positive signs they are taking to each other and usually Holland Lops docile personalities adapt to one another at an accelerated rate. Step Three- Day one might not go completely smooth and there may be some restlessness, which is normal and why we have the areas set up to retreat if spooked. When they are settled in, take a cloth and rub one and transfer the scent to the other a vice versa. This will make them more apt to accepting each other. Step Four- When you consistently see them comfortable, showing positive signs of intrigue toward each other and no aggressive behavior. Look to move to a neutral space where both have never claimed and let them begin to interact under the owners supervision. Keep this area a completely open space. *These are the negative signs to look out for. 1. Chasing 2. Mounting 3. Growling Step Five- With the prior step successful add some all natural chews and toys from our Bonding Bag Kit and continue to monitor their interactions. Again, be aware of the negative signs listed above. Step Six- Gradually increase time spent together from a half hour, to an hour, and then up to two hours. Step Seven- When they can spend an hour and a half to two hours together with no incident you can now introduce them to where they will be living as a bonded pair. Step Eight- Once they are in their living space and getting along properly the bond has been solidified, but continue to stay vigilant for any set backs, although highly unlikely. **Remember to stay in touch with us at Lovely Bunny's every step of the way for feedback and support. Keeping us involved will help the process be much more effective and safe. As always if you have additional questions please reach out at ant point. Wishing all our current and future customers all of our love, Matthew- Co-Owner- Lovely Bunny's Phone: (973) 330-2928 Email: [email protected]
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