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I consider 4×4 of those grids to still be relatively small (assuming they are about 1 ft long?). By large I mean like 2 x-pens linked up or a whole room.

But if they are doing well in small space then they might just need more time.

I’m so sorry. I agree with the others. Don’t beat yourself up. You were doing the best you could for him.

That seems very expensive for a teeth filing (usually they are closer to $300), but if he needs an extraction or abscess treatment that’s more normal. But I don’t think he would? Was that supposed to be an extreme high estimate?

If there is a problem, I think it would be pretty obvious. His scent glands would be full and sometimes the gunk gets hard.

Cilantro is a good one for low calcium.

Thank you DanaNM! Yeah, I had a short period where they were both healthy… My poor bunnies.

I’m sure they’ll check his teeth again when he goes back to the vet. So we can figure out if it’s the issue. This is the treatment plan they gave me. Is it normal? All these things seem necessary. But wow that’s a big cost. It’s Canadian dollars btw.

Lol how funny! I have tried various sizes right now they are in a 2 by 2 of those wire shelf panels. A week ago I tried a pretty large space 4 by 4, I think, and the circling was a lot worst. I usually just let it play out they have never had any serious fights it’s just this weird little circle thing lol. But right now is the best they have done…[Read more]

Oh and I had another thread called “soy sauce pee”. His pee has been smelling strange recently. Like soy sauce or fishy miso soup. Not sure if it’s related.

It is really bizarre as 95% of the time he is fine then we get an episode every other night and he may yell out.

I am worried about calcium related illness though nothing showed on the X-ray and he only seems to struggle to wee around 9pm then it subsides. It is really bizarre.

He only seems to tolerate parsley and basil but I have come to learn…[Read more]

Thank you, this is helpful!

What happens after the circling? Have you tried pushing past this during the session?

And how large is the space? Sometimes a larger space can help. They might chase a little, but they can actually get away from each other, so it doesn’t just immediately lead to circling.

The nipping could be him thinking about…[Read more]

Finger’s crossed it was a fluke and they are all good from here on out!

Yes, they did move a bit quickly when I bonded them, but they showed all of the signs of being happy together like grooming, sharing food, and cuddling. They seemed like they genuinely enjoyed each other’s company and when they were separated they seemed to really miss each other.

I put them back together in a neutral space and they did really…[Read more]

Thank you both! I’ll speak to the vet and mention these things when I can.

I can’t really tell if he’s showing any signs of discomfort. He’s mostly acting normal. He was hunching a bit recently but looks relaxed today. I can see him grinding his teeth but both the bunnies do this often while they’re relaxing. So I think they’re just content.

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Agree with Bam especially about gradual changes being key!

I agree with Dana. Fiber is very important since it helps with the assortment process where some intestinal content is sent to the cecum to become cecotropes, and some to become the round fecal poops. The material that is to become cecotropes is actually sent backwards for a bit in the intestine, which is one of the places where things can get…[Read more]

What did you do to bond them? I guess I was just wondering if things moved a bit too quickly since the bond is very new. Some scuffles can happen, but you really shouldn’t see fur flying in bonded pairs. Before the fight, did they cuddle, groom, share food, share litter box, etc? And just generally seem very happy together?

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Thank you!

Once bonded they live together 24/7, but you will probable want to expand their space slowly. Sometimes new bonds can be upset if the territory increases too quickly, especially if it’s not neutral. So maybe you could start with them in the living room (or whatever room their cage is in) and see how they do. If they start chasing or anything, you…[Read more]

Sorry! I filled it out below. Thanks for the reply! I was also wondering should I move their bonding pen where their permanent home would be and then slowly make their bonding pen bigger eventually making that their permanent home? Thanks!

Spay/Neuter
Are your bunnies spayed/neutered?
If so, for how long (for each)?
If not, why not? Yes! Nova has…[Read more]