Thanks for the vibes! 7 1/2 months for yours??? Wow, I can’t imagine that…tough stuff. Well Chubs had his 2nd date today, with a little (well I shouldn’t say little because she is pretty chubby) California bun. I thought the date went pretty well. We did it in the bathroom (as a neutral place) and there was some dis interest, a little grooming and a lot of Chubs trying to hump her and her running away/confronting him about it.

There was a scuffle too though right after the date, because she escaped from us and got into Chub’s main area which he did not like at all. She got a little nip in on his ear and Kc (my boyfriend and other bunny owner) got a nice bite on his hand for seperating. That wasn’t so good but man she escaped quickly…it all happened very fast.

Anyways, we have her for now. We have set them up 2 pens side by side (with a little space between) and we’re going to try a 2nd date tomorrow. They seem to be pretty content to be near one another, aside from Chubs thumping his foot fairly frequently… He has also been humping her stunt double all night so I’m a little uncertain and am a little afraid of it after reading all about Jack- the humper bun! Hehe.

I mentioned, “if we keep her” at the top and it’s because this is a trial run. Her current owners are only wanting to give her up if they fall in love because they are happy with her but have been keeping her and their other bun seperate because they hate each other. They think she may like a friend. They are more than willing to take her back if it isn’t working so well, and if that’s the case we are off to Minnesota Rabbit Companion Society next week. They let you date several buns in a day and help you choose the one that seems most promising to bond.

More to come….

Ugh, so the second date did NOT go well! All Chubs wants to do is hump and the poor girl tolerates it for a little while but after about 8 times of him humping, me comforting her and then pulling Chubs off…she bites at him and then they try and fight and we end up seperating them. This all happens in about 3 minutes…and there is no good way to end the date because if I remove Chubs and go back, they immediatly want to fight. Any advise??

Well I need to start with some pictures huh? But I think we made some progress tonight! Chubs only humped a little bit and there was only a little bit of a scuffle. They tolerated laying next to each other as long as we were petting them and Chubs even groomed Koala (what we’ve decided to call the other bun for now) a little bit. She has yet to return his love though! But still, I thought pretty good compared to yesterday!

Well we had a date outside today, (also happened to be the first time we’ve taken Chubs outside since we got him!) and I think it was a little iffy…I have a couple pictures and a short video since I have been slacking in that part of the forum here…let me know what you guys think. Especially keep in mind that we do not own Koala yet, this is still a trial basis, so is she the right bun to try bonding with or…let me know what you think!

First this is the new potential bunny, whom we’ve dubbed Koala. Her nose and feet remind us of a koala bear

These are two better moments of today’s date…there was only a couple.

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This is how several other moments went…Wait for the ends, they are not too long. ( I can’t figure out yet how to emped the video so here are  the links.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3GQg94yNoM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEFgxANt7DU

Well, it’s a been a little bit so I will try and catch you guys up. We did a date on the washing machine which went how it is supposed to. neither bun was a fan of the motion and they did cuddle. Then we have done a few more dates in the kitchen…and I’m just not sure these two are the right pair. They tolerate each other if we are showering them with attention but the second we stop, and they can focus on each other, it’s an attempted fight. Koala has a little tiny bald spot on her butt where Chubs took a chunk of her hair out, and Chubs has a little healing scratch on his ear. I think they’d bond eventually since most bunnies can if you’re patient enough but since this is a trial run and we don’t want a pair that takes months and months…(the whole point of dating him), we’ve decided I think to give her back to her owners and to take Chubs dating at the bunny rescue. It’s also partly because, although we like little Koala and think she’s very sweet, we’re not feeling the connection with her that we want to either. I would never let that be an issue had this been permanent but since this was the point…I think we will start over with a new bun in a couple weeks. Does that seem horrible?

Well, we took Koala home yesterday which was sadder for me than I thought it would be. I was more attached then I thought after 2 weeks! Still, her owners were more than happy to see her again and that made me feel better. Especially since on the very last date we tried the day before yesterday, Chubs took a good bite at her ear before we could do anything. Poor girl. After that, whenever Chubs was even near her, she was on defense. But, she is happily back at home, and we have set up an appointment at the MRCS (Minnesota Rabbit Companion Society) this Saturday! Chubs will get to date about twelve different bunnies and the people there will help us decide which date was the most promising for a bond. So hopefully…we will be bringing home a new bunny on Sunday! Wish us luck

Oh and this is a couple new pictures of Chubs that I just love

It was harder than I thought to give Koala back! She was so sweet and cuddly! And Rachel, Chubs has been neutered for about 7 months so he should be good to go on hormones. I think he and Sampson look so much alike Cute little lop boys! I’m excited for this weekend and am keeping my fingers crossed that we come home with a buddy for keeps this time! Oh and we are deffinitely doing some same sex dates too. So far Chubs has met with all females and none of them have been a good match so we’re going to try everything!

Oh, quick question! (I would take a picture but Kc is sleeping and my camera is in there so picture has to wait.) As I said, we’re going to the bunny rescue next week to date and (hopefully!) bringing home a permanent new resident bun. Right now, Chubs has the run of our upstairs. He always stays in the living room/bedroom because he will not go near anywhere with tile. What I had set up when Koala was here, and what I’m planning to do (pending advise) with the new bun, is…a larger tarp in the corner with two larger pens set up on it. They are side by side but not touching. Then, when we are not doing dates (in neutral places) I let the buns take turns having free roam of the living room. When I do this, I keep the other bunny penned and leave the other pen open so free bunny can eat/use litter box/hide in box tunnel when they wish. They can also visit the other bunny through the pen sides (supervised). Then at night I’m penning them both and switching pens every day. Is this a good strategy for bonding them? We’re also doing the dates of course but for the non-dating time, good system?

I’m hoping so because I have found that doing this makes them have their poop wars on the tarp for 95% of it! They want to do it around the edges of the pens and in them when they swap. I only found a few stray mark poops when Koala was here. Let me know what you guys think! I want to have a good strategy before new bunny arrives!

Wow, that’s crazy how your buns bonded just by one escaping. It’s so lucky it didn’t go the other way! Chubs and Koala both took small cuts on their ears when she was here and I was beside myself over that!

Thanks for the input on my pen situation. I need to ask though, is there anything else I can do before next weekend that would make this less “Chub’s space” and more neutral territory? I have cleaned the pens with vinegar, and will vaccuum really well but any other cleaning type ideas?? Thanks

I bought a tarp to use under the pens but as far as the rest of the room goes, it’s usually Chub’s run space so any ideas other than vacuuming that can make it more neutral?

That’s a great idea and I will deffinitely keep that in mind

Well, We took Chubs to the rabbit rescue’s adoption event this weekend. Chubs had dates with five different bunnies and there was no real successful dates. We’re pretty disapointed because we had everything ready to bring a bunny #2 home. Still, they are getting different bunnies all the time and we are continuing to check craigslist. I’m not ready to give up yet! Still I had a question for all of you bunny experts! While we were at the rescue, there was a bonded trio there- 2 flemish giants and a guinea pig! What do you guys know about bonding rabbits and guinea pigs? I’m not sure I would go there but I was intrigued!

That is what I have come across most when I’ve been reading up on it. I don’t want a piggy anyway, but I was intrigued because it was pretty cute to see the two bunnies and him all snuggling! Weird…but cute. Haha. Anyways, I was intrigued since Chubs is seeming to be a difficult bunny to match so far, but I still want another bunny so much! So we’re being patient!! We are going to another adoption event on the 13th and two dates with craigslist bunnies in between so everybody send us good vibes! I have everything set and I want to start tis bonding process!!

Well- no real updates yet…but Chubs has 3 more dates coming up so send us lots of vibes that he falls in love or at least like…with someone! I’m going to be confident (and hopeful) and say that I’ll start a new thread with Chubs and “Bunny” in the title once we find that match!

Haha I love the picture quote!! I just set it as my background!

He actually had one male date so far and it was the most successful date he’s had. The other boy bunny kept mounting the wrong way. Chubs tolerated it like 3 times and then got very nippy. After that, it seemed like it went down hill a little. It wasn’t horrible- they weren’t fighting but they weren’t in like either. This was at the rabbit rescue and the lady who helps with dates there thought that they would probably be a tougher bond that may take quite a while. However, we are planning to re-date this particular bunny at some point because that was the most successful date thus far and with a male, so maybe that is the key!

He has a date with another male lop on Monday night (and I’m head over heels for this little bunny so I’m hoping he gets vibes from me and falls in love with him too!!) He’s a little younger and not neutered yet, but according to his current owner, he is an absolute sweetheart who has shown no aggression with other bunnies. So I’m hoping it goes well and we can bring him home and then get him neutered right away and only improve things! Here’s a little pic of him and tell me you don’t already love him right?? Ugh..trying not to get TOO hopeful…but I’m almost at the point of, well if they don’t try to kill each other- we’ll bring him home and make it work over time! They would just make the most adorable pair…and I had this dream that the bunny we got was a black and white lop…psychic?? Haha I’ll keep you guys posted

The vibes worked!! He was the one, it was pretty close to love at first sight! I will now be posting to “Bonding Chubs and Pebbles” YAY!