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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 09/24/2011 at 6:43 PM
  amysbunnersons
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  umm my bella and liam are 3 and a half months liam will be neutered at the end of october. can he get her pregnant before then, he is just now showing an interest and i need to know if i need to separate them or take him in sooner….any body i had a bunny breeder say he couldnt until 6 months but trying to be smart here
- 09/24/2011 at 7:05 PM
  LBJ10
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  It is possible at that age. I would separate them, otherwise you might end up with a surprise.
- 09/24/2011 at 7:39 PM
  peppypoo
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  It’s good you want to be smart with them – I would definitely separate them for now until they can be spayed/neutered. You can house them side by side so that they can still see and smell each other, but you don’t want to take any chances!
- 09/24/2011 at 8:03 PM
  Stickerbunny
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  Different buns mature at different times, 6 months is when most can, but there are some early bloomers. Separate them to avoid a surprise litter.
- 09/24/2011 at 8:22 PM
  lashkay
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  If you house them side by side, leave some space between the pen walls as it is possible for the male to impregnate the female through the wire so there should be a gap.
- 09/24/2011 at 9:17 PM
  amysbunnersons
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  ok sparated them cried the whole time they look sad and lonely…i am crushed so i will try to get liam in as soon as possible…is it also true i need to keep them separate afterwards cuz he could still get her pregnant..and how long for that….jeez im new about all this and already completely gone on my bunners…liam kissed my tears away….
- 09/24/2011 at 9:25 PM
  amysbunnersons
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  thanks for all the answers too………………..didnt want to put them in their homes alone….and they were crawling all over me giving kisses like they knew i wouldnt want to do it then….hopefully i am sadder than they are…
- 09/24/2011 at 9:30 PM
  peppypoo
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  Aww don’t worry, it’s the best for them! They might like to be together now, but separating them is for the best so that Bella doesn’t get pregnant. You should keep Liam away from Bella for a month afterward…are you planning on getting Bella spayed too?
- 09/25/2011 at 5:34 AM
  RabbitPam
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  Good that you separated them – as said here, leave at least 2 inches between cages also. They can get to each other through the bars. And if one is out, don’t let him/her go up to the other one during play time because they can touch through the bars then too.
  
  Wait a minimum of 4 weeks after one (his neuter) gets fixed. His hormones may surge briefly during that time before finally calming down and no longer a risk for pregnancy. After that you can begin the bonding process. They should get along fine, but baby siblings and friends often don’t remember their bond, so proceed as discussed in the Info. section for bonding on the site.
  
  Don’t forget to plan to get her spayed as well. The females need it to prevent cancer which is painful and expensive later on, so you would do her a great service to have her done, too. His is cheaper because it’s easier. And also usually can be done sooner. If you look in the Q&A section BB has posted lists of sites where you can find recommended vets in your area. If you don’t like your vet, the price or the waiting time, you might find a more experienced vet near you that can do it sooner, or is more comfortable with females so you could have her done first. Both bunnies behavior will benefit from it as well. (Less aggressive, easier to bond.)
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