RE: Inter-species bonding

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

RE: Inter-species bonding

10/10/2011 at 9:11 AM

Beka27

Participant

16016 posts

I’ve heard bun/pig pairing compared to sharing an apartment with someone who speak a language entirely different from yours. You could probably co-habitate well enough using non-verbal forms of communication, but it’s not the same as having someone there who actually speaks your language. Even tho they are both small and eat similar foods, doesn’t mean they should be housed together.

With that said, I know some people have done it in the past, and some shelters do it to maximize space. But it’s certainly not ideal. And another thing to keep in mind, not all rabbits may accept a piggie friend. There is still the possibility of fights.

Now, another option would be to get a piggie and keep it separate. I’ve also known people who have allowed their bun and pig to share some veggies and play together a little bit, but each had their own “species-appropriate” habitat.