RE: Rabbit bonding issues, reassurance please?? :(

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RE: Rabbit bonding issues, reassurance please?? :(

10/24/2017 at 12:18 PM

DanaNM

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Hmm, yeah…. I wonder if the shelter is thinking of marathoning them?

Agree 100% that you will need to supervise them 24/7 until they are completely relaxed around each other, no aggressive interactions, and lots of positives (grooming, snuggling, etc) for at least 48 hours.

A cage is a bit troubling since if they are in it and something happens, it would be hard to get to them. Maybe just use the x-pen? Small-ish is OK for bonding, as long as there is enough space for them to get away from each other.

I’d be wary of any “progress” made while one bunny was very very scared, as it means he wasn’t showing his true self.

That said, the stress of it all could have made real progress, but only time at home will tell if it sticks.

If you need to leave, separating them briefly won’t ruin everything, whereas a fight would be very bad.

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