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I’ve been wanting a rabbit for years and finally have hit a time in our lives where things have slowed down (having 5 kido’s can be pretty hectic) and decided it is the perfect time to get one. We did tons of research and got everything ready and then welcomed Buttercup to the family… She’s a Lop (Mini or Holland, not sure what kind) and Mini Rex mix. Shortly after we decided she needed a friend so we went back and bought her sister, Snickers.
They were born Jan 18th (ironically, my twin boys birthday) so they’re still buns. Hoping they get bigger even though they’re supposed to stay smaller, they seem SO delicate this tiny. They’re both great! Not extremely shy, they let you pet them and they love eating pellets from your hand. Still working on litter training…. although we have had no “wet” accidents outside of the litterbox, popping outside of it is VERY common in their hutch, X-pen and cage…. We’re super stoked to have them with us.
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Welcome to the forum! They sound lovely, and that’s great that you wanted her to have a friend.
As you are new, I just want to mention that once the girls hit puberty they will need to be separated, as they will likely start fighting. Female rabbits also have a very high rate of reproductive cancer if they aren’t spayed (around 60-75% by age 4). Most vets spay females at around 6-9 months of age. Once they are spayed and healed, and hormones have settled, you can go through the “bonding” process with them to ensure a happy relationship if you want them to live in the same enclosure.
Not trying to overwhelm or sound lecturing! We do have lots of people come on the forum seeking help because their bunnies suddenly started fighting after living together as babies, so I just wanted to give you the info before that happens!
. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
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