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Forum BONDING Do bunnies remember each other?

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    • Nishi
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        I was wondering if bunnies who have been separated for a few days to a week remember each other. Due to some roommate issues, my beloved pair is staying with my boyfriend who has his own bun. He is bonding them because we’re not sure when I’ll be able to move– it could be one month, two, three, who knows. Of course, after I move I will want my buns back! I was wondering if they see each other after that, would they remember each other? My boyfriend and I are in different states so the buns wouldn’t be able to visit each other every day, just weekends. 


      • tobyluv
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          Is your boyfriend going to bond your two rabbits with his rabbit? Bonds should be permanent. Being separated, then having weekend visits will not work. It would be better if your boyfriend kept your two rabbits separate from his rabbit, and didn’t try to bond the three of them. If you are ever all living in the same household, then you could bond all of the rabbits.


        • BinkyBunny
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            I ditto tobyluv. I would suggest your boyfriend not try to bond his bunny with your two. It can create a disruption in your pair, but even if it doesn’t, unless you know 100% sure that they will always be together as a trio, then this could be very difficult in the future if something happens that could break them up. If the bunnies ended up forming a strong bond, it would be cruel then to separate them later. Also, visits wouldn’t be practical unless it was in neutral territory. Bunnies can get territorial even with an “old friend”. So each time one would visit the other, it could cause some territorial disruptions which can be displayed not only by possibly fighting, but with lingering lovely behaviors — like marking.


          • Nishi
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              I see. Well, the bonding is going very smoothly so this is easier on us humans for giving them the run time and attention they deserve. He just won’t have the time to handle 2 separate rabbit groups in the same room (other rooms are occupied by his roommates and keeping them in the kitchen just wouldn’t work), so it’s either they spend a lot of time locked up or we deal with the separation later. One of my buns bites the cage when he doesn’t get enough run time which resulted in a chipped tooth and abnormal teeth growth which got fixed recently, I literally cannot afford more incidents like this right now if I’m to move and have them back with me. This roommate issue was not something we could have foreseen. We may have to look into adopting a mate for his bun if anything.


            • MrBun&Daisy
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                is there not something you could put over/against the cage bars to prevent him from biting them? while bonding them is easier for you and him its will cause more stress to your buns and his that they will have been allowed to form this bond which you already know will end up being broken. While it may be harder on you both it is what is right for your buns not to put them through that stress.


              • Nishi
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                  Sorry guys, can’t comment on this much further. I had a specific question, and while I see that might not work out, there is not very much too be done. In my opinion the stress and boredom of being kept locked up for months without knowing what is going on, not to mention owner suddenly not around much, is worse so we are making this decision. We are going to have to disagree here Worst comes to worst I end up with 3 bunnies later on. I think you should also consider the human factor here is a bit limited and while we absolutely love them, we still have to work and attend to other obligations. It’s not ideal, but like I said it’s not being done just for fun.


                • Nishi
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                    This is a very stressful time for the humans as well as buns– I moved states only a few weeks ago to start a graduate program. I’m not familiar with the area or people, my boyfriend is starting a new job soon, and I’m already tasked with finding a new place. Worst of all, I can’t have my buns with me. So please understand.

                    My questions about visits is not really feasible. Thanks for your answers. Unless anyone has encouraging comments, I think this thread can be wrapped up!


                  • Bam
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                      I hope it will all work out smoothly!

                      To me ending up with 3 buns doesn’t sound like the worst fate a human could suffer.


                    • Nishi
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                        Thanks, bam. Indeed, I wouldn’t mind 3 buns The issue will be whether my boyfriend is willing to let go of his!


                      • BinkyBunny
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                          Thanks for hearing out opposing opinions. I know it’s not easy especially when you are going through stressful times. The fact that the bonding is going well is a plus, and I would think your boyfriend wouldn’t want to separate their bond —(hopefully!) My best friend ended up allowing her bunny to stay with her boyfriend when they broke-up. (as they each bonded their own bunnies with each other when they were together) 

                           But hopefully you won’t have to worry about that. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you that they stay as a trio! Best of luck!

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