Yearling to baby? Help?

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- 06/01/2013 at 9:07 PM
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  So I have a mini lop named Martin. And I got him a companion since his last one died a few months ago (poor Joey….). Anyways I got my new baby for him from a breeders since I don’t trust pet stores. Well they weren’t honest. This baby is a pedigree Jersey Woolie and is less then five weeks old. How do I go about bonding such a tiny baby to him? He is no less then 3 pounds and this baby is two ounces, I let them meet and they snuggled and licked, but when I put her in his cage to see what he did, he chased her, not aggression but be did nip at her fur. Ad I mean no aggression like growling, grunting, eat pricking and tail pricking, so I’m confused about if he likes her or no. Help?
- 06/01/2013 at 9:13 PM
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  Both rabbits should be spayed/neutered before they are put together, otherwise they may injure each other. Even then, the process should be slow and they should be bonded gradually. There is a lot of information about bonding on the site that you may want to read. I don’t have two rabbits so other people will chime in. I just thought I would let you know about bonding
- 06/01/2013 at 10:26 PM
  MoveDiagonally
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  I second that both need to be spayed/neutered before bonding.
- 06/02/2013 at 8:52 AM
  kcomstoc
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  The baby bunny is way too young, and kind of a waste of time to start bonding now because she might smell different after she gets spayed. So if you start bonding now and get him to like her and then take her to be spayed, she’ll be like a “new bunny” and you’ll have to bond all over again. (from what I’ve heard on here)
- 06/02/2013 at 12:50 PM
  Beka27
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  It’s too late now, but in the future, seek out an adult, spay/neutered rescue bunny. The rescue rabbits are already vet-checked and you can begin bonding sessions right away, or at least much sooner than with a baby bunny. Unfortunately now, your surviving rabbit still won’t have a companion for at least 4-6 months since you’ll need to wait that long to alter and allow an additional month for the baby to heal.
  
  In the meantime, if it doesn’t bother either bun, you can try housing them in the same room, but refrain from letting them out together.
- 06/03/2013 at 2:30 PM
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  That was my first option, and sadly, there are none within a days drive of me
- 06/03/2013 at 2:45 PM
  Beka27
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  Oh yes… And unfortunately that’s a reality in some areas. I hope that means that the buns in your region are loved and well-cared for with no need for rescues. 🙂
  
  I am sure they will be great friends when the time comes…
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