Hi LelaAndPumpkin,

I apologize because the forum is currently undergoing an update and it isn’t quite ready yet. It’s likely no one is here to answer your question. Bonding is a complicated process and there is never a straightforward answer. What works for one pair may not work for another. That being said, you are off to a good start. Right now, you are getting them used to each other by allowing them to see and smell, but not interact. This is often referred to as “pre-bonding”. Every bunny is different, some people say this can take a couple of weeks, others say a month. But once they are settled in and comfortable (and hormonal behaviors have subsided), you can go to the next step. This typically involves a face to face introduction in a neutral area. The bathtub is popular because it is small, foreign, and a slick surface. Sometimes fights are unavoidable. They are not the end of the world as long as you intervene right away.

Here is a good article on bonding methods. I think you will find it useful: https://www.ohiohouserabbitrescue.org/bondingbunnies/