Well I do have two bunnies that I am trying to bond so I can’t answer your question about them chewing up stuff more or like being together but if you can go to a rescue and she can go on bunny dates and you want another bunny for yourself as well than give it a go. As far as food I don’t seem to be spending or going threw the food any faster with 2 bunnies as I did with one. Of course that’s pellets and veggies. I am using a little bit more hay. I just looked around for a better deal on hay. All and all I cant say its cost me noticeably in the food department. However I have spent a lot more on toys and cage items litterboxes stuff like that being mine live by themselves for the time being. Even if you don’t get another bunny I am sure yours is happy now with the way things are its really up to you and if you are wanting the bunny for yourself as well. Good luck with what ever you choose. =)

Hey there, Retro!

I have a bonded quintet and just today adopted a sixth. Although it’s wonderful to see your rabbit interacting with another rabbit, I think the biggest factor is whether or not YOU want another rabbit. First of all, money of course. Can you afford to have another bunny in the house? I would go through and add this all up, including possible vet bills, to ensure you can adequately afford to care for another. Second, remember the bonding part. Bonding is very time consuming, stressful, and frustrating for everyone involved (very rarely do they just fall in love). But as Sindriona said, you can definitely bring them to the shelter to help “pick” out their new friend which usually can make bonding much easier. But be aware, if you don’t have the time and energy you MAY just end up with two single bunnies.

They can definitely pick up on bad behaviors but I haven’t had too much of a problem with that regarding my five bonded ones.

We spent A LOT more on food with our pair. Max easily ate double what Meadow ate. Pellets, of course, were still rationed and once they were out for the day, they were out, so that cost ONLY doubled, but the cost of hay and veggies tripled.

My two adored each other. There was no denying that, but some pairs are more “acquaintances” than best friends. This is really not something you’re going to know until after they’re bonded, and everyone’s experiences are different.

Do you have the space and time to keep them separate forever if they do not bond? Do you have the resources for separate housing and supplies until they bond?

Oh yes, to piggy-back on Beka. I definitely spend a LOT more on food… obviously because I have six now BUT everything has doubled. I have definitely learned to buy in bulk with a large group but with only two it may be a lot harder to buy in bulk because they might not eat everything fast enough. I think you will need to go to your own suppliers for food and litter and kind of price everything out – sometimes veggies cost more or less in other places and I’m not sure if you buy your hay from a local farmer or through the pet store (all things that can drive the prices up).

Hey!
I have two bunnies, but as mine are brother and sister they have been together since birth so I don’t have any advice to give on the bonding side of things, but obviously this takes time and whilst they are separate I’m sure litter costs etc will go up quite a bit.
But like I said, I have no experience with this so I’ll jump right ahead to what happens if/when they are fully bonded.

Personally I love having two so they can keep each other company whilst I’m not there. Patsy and Pascal adore each other and always snuggle down together and groom and play with each other. This has had absolutely no impact on their relationship with me and the other humans in the house (I know some people worry their bunny will ignore them as soon as there is another bunny to play with)
As far as food costs go, obviously you will go through more so costs do go up, but if you shop around it needn’t be that much – I found a site online where I could buy a 20kg bag of pellets for £11.99 but was paying £9.00 in the pet store for a 4kg bag! (Outrageous!)
We go through lots more hay so I’m tending to buy this from the store which does make it more expensive, but I always think I can justify it now that I’m getting such good value for money on pellets!

As far as them being more destructive in pairs – I don’t know really, I don’t think it has a massive impact – it’s all about the bunny as an individual! Pascal loves to chew the bars on the cage but ignores virtually every other toy (they have free roam of their space and he will sit outside the cage chewing away so it’s not like he’s begging to get out or anything – silly boy!) the only thing that I would say his had an impact is that Patsy is SUCH a copycat! As soon as Pascal starts chewing the bars she wants in on it and joins him, but when she’s on her own (as she is now since they are sepeated post-neuter) she doesn’t bother with the bars at all.

From what you’ve said it sounds like your bunny has lots of space and toys, so I’d guess on the days you aren’t there she isn’t likely to get too bored or lonely so I wouldn’t feel like you HAD to get her a friend with any rush. I’m sure she will give you a sign she’s lonely if it ever gets that way!

We have 2 buns – but they co-habitate, and are not really cuddle buns. They chew on everything!!! I’ve read that buns get into less trouble when there’s a playmate, but since mine don’t play with each other – they’re probably still somewhat bored.

I did not notice a significant increase in costs for food – but using a lot more litter, and buying more chew toys with 2 buns.

I adopted my second a couple of months ago and I have definitely noticed a huge jump in the cost of veg, my original little bun isn’t a foodie and would graze slowly over his dinner and wasn’t really bothered about veg, but once I got him a mate, she is a little piggy and eats everything in site the minute it gets put down, she is definitely a foodie! Litter costs a bit more but nothing too expensive. My new adoptee has got herself the name of Sweet Pea The Destroyer. She has eaten so many holes in the carpet in the kitchen (they live in the kitchen), this bad habit has rubbed off onto Buckley so he’s started eating the carpet too, where for a year he didn’t so much as give it a second sniff! Having said that I think Buckley is happier/more content with his new wife, and they both now consider me their friend i think!).
Bonding was carried out by the rescue, mine went for a 5-day stay to go speed dating and I was also advised that if they didn’t stay bonded I could take them back for another 5-day stay to re-bond, or they would try again with another mate, so I had a huge amount of support from the rescue. Within 3 hours of getting them home a huge fight broke out and the fur flew – literally. I was straight on the phone to the rescue to ask what should I do and whether they should be separated etc, they talked me through the teething troubles. They are brilliant, so if you get the help of a rescue centre, it definitely gives you peace of mind from the professionals who can answer all your fears.
Good luck x

As far as your schedule, we all have certain days when we’re busier than others, between work, school, family obligations, etc… I’ve found that if you look at your week as a whole and make sure he’s getting attention throughout that time period, a little less attention on a couple days isn’t as big of a deal.

AW!!!!! She’s such a sweetie!

She’s still young too. Hopefully, you will have another 10+ years with her, so you can always re-visit getting a second bunny in the future. There’s no rush.

We waited until we had had Meadow for almost a year (11 months) before we got Max, and I really enjoyed having that one-on-one time with her.

She is so cute! Maybe if you are concerned about her being lonely, you could buy her a stuffed animal to groom and cuddle until you feel ready for another bun!

I have two buns and it’s not much harder than having a one bun. Buns are social animals and it would be nice if Nellie had a friend! ^_^

What an adorable bunny!
She’s lucky to have a thoughtful and caring owner!

Retro, that picture is soo adorable!!! And it’s incredibly cute that she carries him around!! LOLOLOL!!