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Forum HABITATS AND TOYS Should I get a companion for my bun?

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    • Nibbles1418
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        Hey there. So today me and Nibbles went to our local refuge where I first got her a year ago to get her nails done. We always go here to get her nails done because they are so good at it and they love seeing her grow. It is a free service but we always leave a donation to help out. Anyway I got to talking to the person who does her nails and he asked if we were ever going to get her a companion or keep her by herself. I said I wasn’t sure and so we got talking and ended up having two dates! They went really well. She was very curious and respectful of the other rabbits. It got me to thinking that perhaps we should look into getting her someone to bond with. The person there said that he thinks we could but it seems like she clearly has bonded to me and my boyfriend really well and that i definitely wouldn’t need to get another bun for her if we didn’t want to since she is happy. What do you guys think? Also if we were to, which should we go with and how to tell which she would do better with? One bun was a male around her age and size(both dwarfs) and the other was a female like half a year older and lionhead (so about the same size). Any advice or experience on it would be much appreciated!! 


      • pinknfwuffy
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          Congrats on the successful dating! I’m by no means an expert (I only have a singleton) but I think you should go with what is best for Nibbles and your family. Does she seem lonely? Do you have time to dedicate to the bonding process, which can take weeks in some cases? These questions are important, as well as the additional cost of food and veterinary care.

          That said, I have a single bachelor who I was considering bonding. But he seems happy and healthy with my companionship so I’ve decided not to. I think pairs are great in certain situations so only you can decide whether it is the right time to take on another bun. I’ve heard bonding males with females can be easier (provided they are both fixed) but would go with the rabbit that seems to get along with yours the best. I would ask the refuge if they would allow multiple dates with the same rabbit so you can test the relationship and see if it will work out long-term (rather than commit to taking one home immediately).

          Others on her are much more experience and knowledgeable–good luck!


        • Nibbles1418
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            We got a companion
            Went to our shelter and found a female lionhead who was in need of a home and they immediately clicked. Was so so adorable!!!


          • Nibbles1418
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              We got a companion
              Went to our shelter and found a female lionhead who was in need of a home and they immediately clicked. Was so so adorable!!!


            • Vienna Blue in France
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                Hey Nibbles, that’s great !! How lucky ! Got any photos?


              • Love4Bunny
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                  I’m a but late to the convo here, but that’s awesome, Nibbles. I’m with Vienna – photo’s – pretty please.


                • Nibbles1418
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                    Here are a few pics of our new bun. She is quite adorable!! We haven’t named her yet because we wanted to make sure the name fit her personality. But if you guys have any suggestions that would be awesome!!!!! A little about her: The shelter thinks she is between 2-4yrs, but were unsure since she was a rescue. She is perfect for our family because she was so great with nibbles.On their second date they were already playing and sitting with each other. Also she is a little skittish of being picked up (who isn’t!?) so she really needed to go to a family with experience. we love her so very much. 


                  • Vienna Blue in France
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                      Ohhhhh noooooo. Here we go everybody. Name choosing !!!!

                      Well. Prepare to be inundated !! You have to give an idea of what kind of name you want. Food. Plants. Zen. Space. Sports. Countries. Alcohol lol. So you’ve already got a girl called Nibbles.

                      So Nibbles and…………… ?

                      I think she looks like a Honey or Nudge or Chomp.


                    • cinnybun2015
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                        What a cutie!! Congrats

                        She does look a little bit like a Nudge. Bean? Lulu? Etc.? (some random names )


                      • Vienna Blue in France
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                          Members have glossed over this thread. You may have to start another one with the title – Help me name my new bun !!! LOL
                          Then people will wake up !! LOL


                        • Nibbles1418
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                            i made a new thread!

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