that would be tough… i’m surprised she’s willing to take them that long to bond…

WOW Yes that’s hard! I hate going on vacation because I miss them so much. I find looking at pictures of them helps. Try phoning her if you still haven’t heard from her though-she may just be slow on emails

awww – I’m sure things are going well Soon you’ll have a full bunny house!

You have given your rabbit over to her care. I don’t think you’d be a pest for having rung to check on on Honey and Clyde! Plus you are still grieveing for Kit so being separated from Honey must be extra hard. Give yourself a break and call her! I would even request to see them, keeping yourself “invisible” so as not to affect the bonding perhaps. (i.e., not letting Honey see or hear you but just having a look in at them.)

You should keep yourself busy with getting things ready for the new couple. You need to try and make a neutral pen for them both to live in. Deoderize the are, maybe go out and buy some new things like a new litter pan and so on. Get ready for her to come back.

Keep them confined in the bathroom together for at least a week. Don’t let them roam the house. It might seem like punishment but you want the bond to stick and having them confined with one another when they get home will help. When I say ‘confined’ I mean in the same X-pen. They don’t have to be in a small box. They just have to see and be around one another 24/7. There may be some mounting or nipping that goes on at first. Useage of a water spray bottle can help but remember that they will need to work things out.

The first time that they are on non-neutral territory though, there might be a bit more scuffling.  Your best bet is to put something into the X-pen like a cardboard box/house so that there is something that the attackee can run into to break line of sight.  Obstacles in the way help to deter chases.

As for the rug, I went out and found a jute rug for about $40 that fits underneath the condo. Not only did this help cut out the scent but it also protects the floor from digging bunnies and the accidential spray. I got mine at Target.

When I brought Maryann and Dono back from my professional bonder, I felt the same way. I actually thought she was pulling my leg that they were getting along but when I walked in, Maryann was actually grooming Dono. I almost cried… I mean I got choked up (manly term).

I was nervous as anything when I set up the X-pen in the bathroom because it wasn’t REALLY neutral territory. Maryann had been in there although she hates the linoleum. But there was no real fighting. Every once in a while, they’d have a ‘discussion’ but I think the entire two weeks I only saw two tufts of fur on the floor. One was Dono’s and one was Maryann’s (he decided he wasn’t going to take anymore of her attitude).

Now, me climbing over their pen to get to the shower was comical – especially since I had to keep a sheet on top due to Maryann being a hi jumping champ. But it was worth it for my babies.

Lately, I’ve been catching Maryann humping dono. Not sure what’s brought it on but it’s something that lasts for only two seconds and he doesn’t seem to mind.