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I have to disagree that cats and rabbits should not be introduced because I have 3 of each in my house and we’re doing fine. That said, depending on your cat’s personality she may need a lot of training. Introduce their scent to each other now so it isn’t so shocking later. No unsupervised time until the cat is trained and trustworthy. Spray…[Read more]

I just came here to ask about the bunnies too! Please let your mom know that if you have a farm supply store in your area you can probably get a huge amount of hay really cheap so you don’t have to constantly worry about restocking.

To be totally honest, the best part of my bonded pair of watching how much they love each other. The second best part is how much they love me 😀 they were an eternal comfort to each other and both of them will lay their heads down together in front of me for group pets. Give them time to settle in and get to know you and I’m sure you’ll be…[Read more]

My rabbit doesn’t have access to the whole house but she has definitely been in most primary areas. I will have to experiment a little I guess.

I was thinking of using my bedroom as a temporary housing for both and using a playpen to separate them, and use the bathroom or any other open spaces for bonding sessions. My rabbit lived in my room for about a few months a year ago but hasn’t been there since so I hope that will work for housing till they’re bonded and I can move them to the rabbit room.

Thank you for the input! We are definitely trying to stay away from sporting breeds because of our family’s more mellow lifestyle. The point of adult dogs having a more established personality is a very good point, so we may look into older dogs because puppies are little bundles of energy!

DanaNM … Thank you so much for the information and all your advice! I will 100% give it a try with the carrier. Hopefully it won’t be so traumatic for them if they can get to playtime without having to be picked up. I’ll also post on this thread again once I have had a chance to do some bonding sessions to update you on the process!

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Thanks for the update! It does sound like an interesting relationship, but not too out of the ordinary. In bonded pairs it can be hard to tell who is dominant (sometimes I’m convinced they both think they are). It does sound like they are friends and enjoy each other’s company. 🙂

Yes I know the struggle of a no neutral space well!

Bathrooms seem to be the way to go… even if buns have access to them they typically don’t spend much time there, and they are easy to clean with vinegar to remove any smells. Lots of people end up bonding their bunnies in the bathtub since that’s the only neutral space they’ve got!

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I would probably say no terriers or sporting breeds (of course there are personality exceptions to every breed though). Definitely no greyhounds!  With mixed pups it’s very hard to tell breeds often times.

I know puppies are so fun… but you’d have a better sense of personality and prey-drive if you get an adult.

How are your bunnies doing now? Have you been able to get them hay?

Hi all! I don’t know if anyone would check this now but wanted to update just in case since my two seem a bit of an unusual bonded pair.   After those posts in July I’ve never had to separate Elmer and Ruby.  Ruby charges him sometimes while I’m getting their treats but he ignores her, and sometimes they fight over the last crumbs of the treats if…[Read more]

In my case where my first rabbit (Wick) was free-roam for 3 years, I used the bathroom as neutral space. It was actually @DanaNM who helped convince me on it, haha. We both now have had several day/week experiences of especially cramped bathrooms because there was a pen set up in it.

I’m gonna try everything I can but I am worried about the neutral space thing cuz my first bunny is a free roam and I’ve had her this way about 3 years. She has a room to herself and gets supervised access to our living room and basement. The goal is to get both bunnies spayed, bring the other one home and then have them living in the same room.…[Read more]

Yes, he is eating again. No, I don’t think they did.

Non-sporting breeds?

I found a recipe a while ago by searching up “at home bunny treats”. I basically put some pellets and oats in my food processer and then add in fruits and veggies. I usually add banana because it makes the mixture easy to mold. I then mold them into shapes and place em on a cookie sheet to bake for a while and then to dry overnight. The bunnies love them!