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You intuition is correct in that it isn’t a great idea to get him “used to” being on his back. I would have been very concerned with the way the second person was handling him.

“Tonic immobility” or “Trancing” as it’s commonly called is somewhat controversial, because some studies have shown it to be very stressful to the rabbit, although they…[Read more]

I saw a similar post elsewhere and I vaguely remember that it had to do with outside critters or a mouse go into the house for that person. Turns out their bunny was able to sense the mouse in the house faster than the hoomin could find any signs of it! hopefully this isn’t your situation but i though i would share it

If you want to encourage more activity I recommend putting his kibble/pellets into a treat ball so he has to work for his food and it engages his mind. Same with teaching him tricks for treats. My boys went through a “teenage” phase I call it where they were full of attitude and didn’t want to be around me. I just continued hanging out with them…[Read more]

I also found bugs in the Small Pet Select hay I used to give him, I don’t know if that’s normal to see or not.

He’s doing okay now, his poops aren’t soft, but it’s like… dark and wet if that makes sense.

Also, I just found out he has pinworms, which like you said could be the reason for the diarrhea. I’ll be taking him to the vet tomorrow.

No, I will be transitioning him into timothy hay, I bought the alfalfa pellets (will now be returning) because it said for 1 year and under, so I assumed that’s what I should give him. He is a dwarf breed. Do you have any timothy hay/pellets recommendations? I was thinking about Farmer’s Dave second cut timothy hay or Sherwood Pet Health pellets.

Typically neutral bonding time is done in bathrooms, since it’s hard to find a completely neutral space. This is why you often seen pictures of rabbits in bathtubs or bathrooms with an xpen crammed inside, haha. Starting completely neutral is highly recommended, because you want them to establish a stable relationship without territorial dynamics…[Read more]

Oh! I never considered they werent actually bonded but that makes complete sense now!

We have decided to buy a new hutch then so we have a more netural space for them to bond in, as we are limited in space in our house and know they can be together can we skip to a semi neutual space (the new hutch) or show we definatey restart with a completely…[Read more]

We have a bonding template you can fill out, which can help members better understand your bonding progress and context: https://binkybunny.com/forums/topic/bonding-template-read-me-for-bonding-help/

Fur-pulling is not a net-positive sign, but no retaliation is good. It sounds like they are still working stuff out in terms of willingness to groom…[Read more]

Ah– if I’m interpreting this correctly, it seems like you are allowing them to free-roam together again too soon. I recommend reviewing our bonding overview and going through the steps with your rabbits: https://binkybunny.com/infocategory/bonding/ … bonding typically takes weeks to months; rather than days.

A secure, stable bond will not have…[Read more]

Thank you for your reply.

My criteria for “are they good to go again” is putting them in the carrier and walking around a bit. After I’ve done this they calm down and will lie down next to each other.

As for the home environment I do think this maybe the problem she is freeroam to the entire downstairs and has lived in the hutch with the doors…[Read more]

When you think back to your re-bonding attempts, what has been your criteria for “OK, they are good to go again?”. Also can you speak to the home environment, in terms of whether a rabbit has ownership of any particular area more than another. This may also include particular objects/furniture too.

Thank you so much for your help 🙂

I have been feeding them 1/4 cup of pellets and 1 cup of greens. Do you think they should get more because of their weight? I’m having a hard time figuring out their food diet on the internet because they say lots of different things. since they are getting bigger in size.

Thank you again