Bonding can be a stressful business for sure.  Personally I feel almost all rabbits are better off in pairs than alone, but there are some bunnies that just prefer to be alone.  Of the loners I know, the vast majority are females, maybe because female rabbits are very territorial in the wild to protect their young.  It is possible that your bunny is one of these loner types.

That said, are there any rabbit rescues near you?  I know that we at The Rabbit Haven take bonding very seriously, and spend a lot of time looking for good matches and coaching you through the rough times.  Rescues will also generally take a bun back if a bond fails.  Age wise, your bunny is an adult, and I would normally try to bond with a rabbit around the same age.  Young ones change their personality as they age, so the bond could break at a later time.

Good Luck!

Great post, osprey! I completely agree.

I would wait until you’ve owner her for longer and bonded with her yourself before getting a second. If and when you do decide to get another, definitely take her to meet other fixed bunnies at the shelter and see who she gets along with. A baby isn’t generally a good idea as it could grow up and they could hate each other. I wouldn’t get a baby unless you are a more experienced bonder or are willing to live with them separate if it doesn’t work out.

Definitely build her bond with you! Bonded pairs can be somewhat introverted – they spend more time sleeping together than spending time with their people. Bonding with your first bunny is so important because if you get a second one now, you might end up with two bunnies who just want to hang out by themselves.

It sounds like you’re not ready yet. There isn’t any rush. She is still very young. Even if you waited several months or a year to bond her, or choose to not bond her at all, I think your company will be more than sufficient.

When the time comes, check out Petfinder by typing in your zip code. You will be amazed how many rabbits need homes.

I’m wanting to get Gabby a husbun down the road as well. I want to give her some time to fully get to know us and the household and there’s a rabbit rescue about an hour away and I want her to be able to pick her own hubby out.

I’ve had my female for over a year and she is an only child. She is a lover, constantly asking for pets. I have considered another, BUT since I live with my dad, he does not want me getting another bunny. Chacha is a good girl, but I’m not sure how another rabbit will be (squeezing his/herself in between my rabbit proofing.. uh oh).

There is a lot to consider when another rabbit comes.

Bonding with your rabbit is a very very loving thing. You get to see their attitudes, their likes and dislikes