Reply To: Advice Needed – Headwars and Bunny Flops

[NetherPixie]

Thank you for the response.

Yes, headwar in as they both put their heads together and just stay there waiting for someone to do something.  I have them in separate rooms as Buns is free roam but I do have a gate across the door so there is some contact when I am able to supervise so a few hours a day usually. Buns has a hate for gates and will rattle them whenever possible ( He did this even before we got Violet).

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Spay/Neuter
Are your bunnies spayed/neutered? Yes
If so, for how long (for each)? Male(Buns) – 3 months and female( Violet) over a year

If not, why not? N/A
Are you aware of reproductive cancer risk in females? If not, please read about it here.

Housing
Please describe your bunnies’ current housing set-up (living together, as neighbors, etc.). Currently they have their own rooms, Buns is free roam and doesn’t do well in a pen. Violet is in the guest room and I have a xpen across the door when I home so they can see and smell each other.

Bonding background
Did you allow the bunnies to “settle-in”? yes, I gave violet about 10 day before we started any bonding. Buns has been a in the house since June.
How would you describe your bunnies reactions towards each other (answer for each bunny): shy, scared, curious, calm, aggressive, excited, affectionate, etc.?

Buns seems curious through the gate and Violet is shy, she hides most of the time.

Have you done any “pre-bonding” (cage or litter box swaps, etc.)? I have done litter box swaps and done a few living area swaps.
If so, for how long? About a week before bonding and I still do it from time to time. Though not a regular basis.
Have you started sessions yet? yes
How long have you been working on bonding your bunnies? About 2 weeks
How frequently do you have bonding sessions, and how long are they? I bond everyday and we were up an hour or two a day.
Have you tried any stressing techniques? No