Decisions!

[Bunnymad111]

Im a proud bunny owner of 2 but i was going to be getting a new bunny, a baby bunny from a breeder. dont worry there not underaged because there 8 weeks today but im going to collect them on friday as im busy and not able to get my bunny until friday, i have named him sam … i have a large cage for sam and it will be rather empty if he is alone, and i thought maybe i could get another and easily fit them both in together because sam may be lonely in a big cage by himself and he is VERY close with one of his fellow brothers by the name ‘cat’ ( the breeder thought he was a girl and hasnt changed the name, i like it though so i would keep it) and i was wondering … if i get both of them it wil be taking on alot more responsibility and i probably wouldnt ever try bonding them because it would double the hardness of it all so that means seperate cleaning, feeding so double the work when before i would have just easily bonded them and put them in babe and toby’s cage because its large enough because toby and babe’s hutch is specialy added on/made onto another hutch to make bigger. so i could either just get Sam and bond them three together and leave cat and he seems to be the only baby bunny no one has wanted because they have all been sold. Or  I get both but then i would not bond them, which would be doubling work because i would not bond them if sam had a friend. But i dont know how sam would react without cat because there like the ‘outcast’ in the litter and they stick together , there both boys so i wouldnt have a problem but im just soo unsure because theres Advantages and Disadvantages to it all! I know its not all your choices but i would like some advise on what to do because i would be willing to do either

In short story im thinking of getting a bunny but he is close to another brother in his litter that hasnt been sold and there both realy close and i think it would be nice for him to have his best little friend and the cage is big enough BUT i was going to bond the bunny i was already having with the 2 i already have  so i would still be only cleaning one cage and one bowl of food bbut if i got the other bunny aswell i wouldnt bond them witch would be double work  asthey would stay in seperate cages from the 2 i already have but I’m just not sure as i dont mind either way …

Sorry about the long story

Im just confused what to do !

[LoveChaCha]

A litter mate doesn’t mean that they will always get along. I’ve known of some siblings fighting. Also genders would have to be confirmed by a vet, and both would need to be fixed. Teenage bunnies will begin fighting when hormones kick in, so I would just begin with one bunny.

Enjoy and get adjusted to one first. They are a HANDFUL.

[Sarita]

So, are you wanting to add a 3rd to your current couple? I’m kind of confused by your post :~)

[Tate]

I think you really need to think about cost.
A.) Sam might not bond to the two you have right now. From everything I’ve heard, putting in a third is very difficult and can break up the initial pairing. You need to make sure you have a permanent home for Sam. Do not get Sam thinking he will fit in with the other two. Be prepared that he may not.
B.) Not sure if this is where you are going but- just because they are boys, doesn’t mean they will get along. My two boys, who I thought were bonded, have pretty much turned on each other, after a month of living together. You also need to get them both neutered to even think about bonding them- I think you know that though because I thought I saw on one of your posts that Babe and Toby are neutered.

It’s up to you how much time you want put into cleaning cages and everything. But you should think of any financial restrictions. You will be doubling vet bills just from yearly check ups and hopefully no one gets sick/injured.

[Bunnymad111]

Dont worry i have had money saved up for a long time for having this bunny i have money in place for the bunny himself, possible vet bills and weekly food, hey and more And im comfortable in my whole finance so i dont think i will be too bankrupped if i get both of them ,

[Elrohwen]

If you get both, be prepared to have separate cages for them – yep, that means 3 total cages. Just because they’re siblings and are close now at 8 weeks of age doesn’t mean they won’t be fighting in a month or two. If that happens, you’ll need to separate them until they are fixed, then you can begin the bonding process all over from the beginning.

Don’t worry about your new bunny being lonely. Just stick with one and bond him to your pair when he’s old enough. Getting two babies will be a lot more work than just one extra cage.

[Bunnymad111]

Okay , thanks

[Tate]

I definitely know the feeling though. Velvateen was with his 2 brothers and I wanted them all! Fievel was also with his brother and it was hard to leave him behind. But make sure you can handle three buns!
And I didn’t mean to offend you about finances. I’m just in a place now where anything that comes up for my boys- more food, hay, or vet bills- DOH! Gotta save, gotta sell stuff… Haha

[Bunnymad111]

Oh thats fine! i didnt take it in an offensive way !

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