Were they still in neutral space?

Oh, I’m sorry MB. I suggest to just go back a step. Some stressing and session in netral play area. They might not have been ready after all. Remember, this happened with Jenna’s Chubs&Comet but they did bond. My own pair had a tussle the 1st night I attempted to put them together. It wasn’t long after I recognised a change. They sorted things out and we went ahead to a full bond.

Maybe if your husband sees how Monkey is toward Moose next time they’re together might help. She could be more forgiving than her human Daddy. I would try some sessions why he’s at work too if he’s upset by what’s happened. I understand he’s skeptical right now with Moose but it’s not totally out of the norm in bonding. (Hugs)

Awww, I’m so sorry MB! I agree with Jers that going back a step and having more positive interactions is the way to go.

It’s going to be hard for your husbang to learn to trust Moose again, and I can totally see my husband saying the same thing as yours in that situation. But I think if you have a lot more positive sessions he’ll start trusting again.

Husbands should stay out of bonding :~) Any idea at all at what could have set him off? I say start over again as well and see how it goes.

Ditto Sarita. Husbands make things way more difficult.

My boyfriend said the same thing when he watched a moving-in session of rabbits I was bonding. He said that they were surely going to kill one another. Rabbits who are attacking EACH OTHER are the ones who might hurt/kill one another; Moose scares Monkey but since he is succeeding in this he has no need to kill her. Bonding animals tend to be satisfied with scaring the other one good.

edit: My guess is that Moose has been set off by realizing that Monkey is now in a space with him smaller than before and that he is not yet ready to share that with her.

You might not be able to use the cementing pen that you have made next time you try the big move-in. Did the cementing space you built include any space or materials previously used by Moose?

Next time, choose only things that Moose has not known before, washing in vinegar sometimes doesn’t fool the rabbits enough. Also, use a tarp to put underneath, a new one.

no need. I saw your picture

Is there a reason you would have to rehome Moose if you aren’t able to bond them? You can build a cage that has two separate areas for them to live in like the ones I have. It would mean separate play times but mine all get out for two hour intervals in the evenings (I have the bunny room and the hallway to use so two sets are out at a time). That seems to satisfy them.

Awww man, that sucks. :0( Poor Moosie. I’m sending over <<>> vibes.

I was wondering if the new set up brought out the territorialism in him. Please remind me – they’re both speutered, right?

I’ve read of many setbacks on this site in bonding, only to have the pairs ultimately be together. It definitely means stepping back a stage or two, even starting over, to get there. Maybe a carrier car ride, or a basket on the washer/dryer would be less challenging. A visit together in the tub, with a screen and water bottle to stop a fight before it starts would be good to try also. He may have spring fever?

{{{{{{{{{{calm down vibes to Moose and hubby.}}}}}}}}}}}
{{{{{{Snuggles Monkey}}}}}}}}

P.S. As I type, Sammy has been staring at me, facing me like a statue, for about 5 solid minutes. Bunnies are just weird!!!

How’d they do last night and this morning?
It seems like Monkey may be in love with Moose, but he’s not enamoured of her. I think time and patience will fix this one. Frustrating, though.

(Don’t rule out aggression if he isn’t feeling well. Watch him in case he’s got anything wrong, like a toothache or something.)