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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 11/05/2018 at 7:06 PM
  Salem
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  I’ve had a bonded male and female pair, Riley and Momo, for about over a year now. I recently just got a new rabbit. 6 months years old named Osito. He is t fixed yet. I thought Momo wouldn’t like him but it surprised me to find he doesn’t mind. Riley how every seems very unhappy with this and is always trying to fight the baby through his cage bars. I tried aquainting them with eachother but that ended up with me separating them and getting bit in the process. She wasn’t like this when I introduced Momo. I really want these three to get along. I I return Osito then he might not last very long in the shelter. Any advice?
- 11/05/2018 at 7:19 PM
  DanaNM
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  Hi there, welcome
  
  You’ll want to wait until Osito is neutered until you go through any introductions and pre-bonding. Hormonal boys are VERY stinky and tend to upset other buns, especially bonded pairs.
  
  I don’t think it’s hopeless, because Riley’s behavior towards him will certainly change once he’s neutered.
  
  So for now, keep them separate, and not housed next to each other. Also keep an eye on Riley and Momo to make sure their bond hasn’t been upset. If this does happen, it doesn’t mean the three can’t be bonded, it just means you will need to keep them all separate and then work on bonding them as a trio.
  
  Sirius and Luna went through this with her 3, and now has a happily bonded trio.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/05/2018 at 8:46 PM
  Salem
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  Thanks! I will try that!
- 11/05/2018 at 8:50 PM
  Salem
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  Thanks! I’ll try that! Also she’s pooping everywhere again. Does that have to do with Osito?
- 11/05/2018 at 9:36 PM
  DanaNM
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  Yes, the pooping is most definitely because of Osito!
  
  Unfortunately it might not get better till the three are bonded, but hopefully some space away from the stinky boy will help
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
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