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- 09/04/2018 at 9:25 PM
  KSutter
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  I have a lionhead that I adopted. He had a partner for two months then was kept as a single in an outdoor pen for 8 months. He was then kept for two months as an indoor single with his main contact an 8 y/o child. I have 7 buns, my two confirmed males are fixed and hope for them to get along with him, at least Co-exist. My two females are set to be fixed, and when age appropriate the 3 babies will also be fixed. My adopted bun, Jefferson, does not play well with my two fixed males. (Has been given no access to the females or baby buns.) Both fixed males extremely dislike Jefferson. (Eli pretended he died to get Jefferson to leave him alone. Like a dog plays dead. Scared the hell out of me ?) bottom line, I’ve researched ways to integrate them and it’s not working. Any suggestions or links to articles for help? Don’t want to rehome him, would love to integrate him into our bun family. He needs to be fixed, but he’s real aggressive and am unsure if fixing him will be enough.
- 09/04/2018 at 9:51 PM
  LBJ10
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  First things first, he needs to be neutered. As you know, it is pretty much impossible to bond unneutered bunnies. Will he calm down afterward? There are no guarantees. But you might find yourself pleasantly surprised.
  
  For right now, it would be best to keep them separate. There is no need risking a fight. Bunnies can and do hold grudges if they get into a bad fight. Get Jefferson neutered, let his hormones settle, and then ease into bonding. You may find it helpful to do some pre-bonding to get everyone used to the smell of everyone else. This can be accomplished by swapping litter boxes, toys, and blankets that have their scent all over them.
  
  Stress bonding techniques can be useful with bunnies who do not take to each other right away. There are different methods, but the car ride and box/laundry basket methods are the most popular.
  
  The HRS also has some tips for tough bonding situations: https://rabbit.org/journal/4-4/tough-bonding.html
- 09/05/2018 at 12:12 AM
  LBJ10
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  This article has some good stuff: http://www.saveabunny.org/rabbitcare/bonding-guide
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