How many with more than one bunny?

[Lisa27]

How many bunnies does everyone have?  Is it really terrible of me to have only one?  We just got Spencer 5 weeks ago.  He’s an adult bunny (we think – we don’t have much info on him).  We also have 2 guinea pigs.  I am really not up to having two rabbits, but am feeling guilty that Spencer is by himself.  We give him lots of attention.  However we are not with him constantly because he stays in my daughter’s bedroom. After school and when I get home from work, we visit him frequently and play with him.

[Sarita]

Actually Spencer is not by himself – he has you. I would say that you should not in any way, shape, or form feel terrible or guilty that you only have one. You mention that you are not up to having 2 rabbits and he gets lots of attention…

Bonding can be difficult sometimes and stressful to both owners and the rabbits and you would have to consider that if it didn’t work out you would have to keep them separately.

It sounds like you know your limitations and don’t let anyone talk you into another rabbit because you know what is right for your family :~)

[Lisa27]

Oh good, so glad you have said that. It just seems like most people have more than one. Spencer does seem very content and likes living with us. It’s only been five weeks and he already grooms my daughter so he must be happy, right?

We started off with one guinea pig and did get a second. Glad I did that because they love each other and bonding wasn’t an issue.

Thank you! I feel better now! Spencer is a happy bunny.

[bunnytowne]

Sarita is right. You know what is best for your situation.

  Some rabbits like not having another bunny to compete for  your attention with.   Some just don’t like other rabbits.

I have 2.   They were bonded for a few months but when I started giving Ruby attention and Cotton both at the same time Cotton was so jealous.  They eventually fought and I came home to Cotton with a bloody lip just under his nose.  They are now seperated and Ruby lives in the bathroom.   I don’t like that but I don’t have any other place to put her.  

So also know that some may never get along and  you would have to keep them completely seperated to avoid poop and pee wars.  Pain in the rear let me tell you.  I meant the poop and pee wars are a pain. 

There are people here who have only 1 and that is ok too.   Some have many but it is so much more work and they apparantly have the room for more.   OH and the vet bills to neuter/spay and keep in general good health plus more food and litter.

Keep your one you know what works for you and have no guilt of your bun not having a bunny friend.  There is nothing wrong with that.

[bunnycutie]

i only have one…. and i would never have another. im afraid that would take attention away from my baby. however my mom has “plans” on getting two females that will live together. i think shes just talking. im trying everything to discourage her from getting any bunnies. i personally dont beleave in that old thing about how you can never keep a bunny on their own. if their getting attention, why not? they make great single pets!

[hooty22]

I’ve had Felony for almost 3 years and he’s always been bachelor. He doesn’t seem sad, and always loves getting loved on by me and the boyf. Never feel guilty or pressured to have another. I think it’s better to give one a fabulous home rather than take more and not have the time/space/money to really do it properly.

[mrmac]

I have three. As long as he seems happy and is getting attention from you and your family (I thought you mentioned that he lived in your daughter’s room before) then he is good! Some bunnies are meant to be by themselves. Feeling guilty doesn’t mean you need a second, especially when you don’t really want another. Happy Spencer bunny!

[katie, max & penny]

i have two! i wanted max to have a playmate for when i wasn’t around. but i definitely had the means to have two. its totally dependent on the situation- financially, especially.

[Scooter]

Bunny’s only get lonely if they have no one to love. So with all your love I’m sure he’s fine!

[skunklionshow]

I have 3.  I started w/ Jessica b/c she was kicked out of our school after fighting w/ another rabbit.  When I left the school I took Leo w/ me.  Luckily they bonded well & quickly.  After some time I ran across a little guy I fell in love w/.  Unfortunately he died b/f I had the chance to really bond all 3.  This past weekend we took in a long-term “foster” that I suspect will be a rehome.  She looks like she belongs in Mr Mac’s home.  W/ all that….I think w/ any pet….you need to make the decision based on your means and capabilities.  Some pets are meant to be single and some in groups.  So it’s all good!  Animal’s, like people’s needs come in all shapes & sizes.

[Lisa27]

Thanks everyone. I feel better now. He is a happy bunny. Today for the first time, we brought him down to the kitchen where’s he’s hanging out with my daughter who’s doing her homework. He’s afraid of wood floors so he’s stuck on the rug island in the center of the room. He has a phonebook to chew and a stalk of celery. He’s sprawled out under the table and is very content. It is such a switch to have a bunny. We have always had dogs. He’s kind of like a dog. He begs for food, greets you when you come to see him, and lays down flat as a pancake to get his head and back rubbed. Too funny! Thanks for all your comments!

[Balefulregards]

Coco was a single gal for well over a year. She had all our attention. We adopted Jackson in August and there are days when I think she misses being the Diva – just because he is so Goofy.

Do I regret him – not really, but I do believe that she would have been just as happy staying single!

[Adalaide]

We’ve played with the idea of getting Freya another bunny at some point in the future. We simply aren’t ready right now and want some more time to enjoy her after she is spayed before we consider it. Frankly though with her attitude and tempermant we may not get another at all and have decided we are more likely to get her a cat than another rabbit. I am starting school to be a kindergarten teacher and want to have a class pet, definately a rabbit. But I doubt it will be a good idea to bond it with Freya since it will be gone all week long every week. No matter what I will never, ever get a baby bunny again unless it’s my only bunny. Getting her so young has been a great experience and I learned a lot, but I wouldn’t want that sort of challenge again while taking care of more than one bun.

[MimzMum]

I have 3, but they are currently living in separate habitats because one bunny has a recurrent respiratory issue that broke up his bonding time with my female and she and the other male are not familiar with each other. I’d like to do a three way bond when I get the first male healthy. Right now, I think they all look forward to that one on one with me at the moment, above attention from each other. As long as it’s at the same time each day…then otherwise they get rambunctious.
The main thing to remember is that bunny has YOUR attention. I think the bond between the human and the rabbit is a very special one indeed.

[jerseygirl]

I ditto Scooter. They are social and love company. It doesn’t have to be other rabbit company. If you regard him as part of the family, there’s no doubt he feels part of it.  He sounds happy!   And don’t feel bad about the times you aren’t home with him. I’m sure that’s when he’d do most of his sleeping.

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

As others have said-he’s not alone; and don’t feel guilty!!

That said they are addictive. So be careful. I have four…

[bunnytowne]

Glad you feel better Lisa.   Single rabbits are very happy with all that attention and not having to share you.  So enjoy your one cutie fuzzy furchild

[Desma]

I am really having a bit of a mind battle in making up my mind to get that Netherland dwarf male bunny for a playmate for Hunny. I don’t want to ruin things for her if she is happy now, but at times, I feel that she is sad. I think it is because of her big beautiful eyes how she looks into mine. The fact that Netherland dwarfs are so small is a plus for me. I have a name already for him “Sookie”. Just like I had Hunny Bunny name way before I got her for a pet, I had her name in my heart. I love that picture of Princess Ruby just above this box to type in. I also am fond of looking at lionheads. If my husband helps keep me in line of not getting too many pets. I am not a hoarder at least if you know what I mean. I may be borderline! I am very fussy about cleanliness so that keeps me from overdosing the house with pets, but, If I had a miniature horse or a pygmie goat, I would be inclinced to allow it into the house when my husband is not at home!

[Barbie]

Aww mini horses are so cute! Yeah… I’ve been considering this issue for awhile now. I really really want to get Leroy a friend. I think he would like a friend to groom and get into trouble with. He’s always grooming me and licking things. I sometimes feel bad that he doesn’t have a bunny friend to hang out with. But he gets to play with me all evening, and he’s out of his cage 6-8 hours during the week, and all day on the weekend so it’s not like he’s locked up in there and bored all day long…

Still I can’t help looking in shelters, just “browsing” lol.

[Moonlight_Wolf]

I have two. I had Fern first but I felt bad when I had too much homework and did not spend much time with her. I got her a friend and she loves him! She of coarse is still the queen, she demands grooms from him all the time she also demands grooms from me! It is so funny. They love each other, they love to snuggle and they have never had a tiff, even while bonding. The only thing is that once in a while one tries to mount the other, Thistle I found does not like to be mounted, but fern just lyes there. Luckily neither gets violent when the other tries to hump.

Surprisingly my bonding was very easy, in fact during the bonding sessions I was more worried about thistle peeing on the floor than I was about them fighting, once I almost fell asleep on the ground, only to wake up to find pee >.<

[skunklionshow]

The big problem that I have w/ animal additions….

It seems like people often seek you out if you are a bunny person or dog person, etc.  I often get requests to take animals due to mistreatment or lack of a home.  It kills me b/c I need to monitor who/what I take in.  We just got Molly the lop b/c the family could no longer care for her and we were considering a bunny addition anyway.  Now I have a clinician that works w/ a foster kid.  The kid has a pet rabbit.  The rabbit was allowed in her previous foster home but not in the current home.  Not just b/c the foster parent doesn’t allow it, but the apartment manager also does not allow it.  The rabbit is currently living in a milk crate!!!!!  Apparently the kid never had a cage b/c bunny was free-range in her room.  When she moved they had nothing to put the rabbit in.  Please not that most foster kids use garbage bags for their clothes and belongings.  I’m broken hearted and not sure what to do.  Suggestions????

I was going to see if I could make a donation for a bunny shelter to take the rabbit…..I just don’t have the room or funds to take in another pet.  I think this is often how we end up w/ multiples

[MooBunnay]

It sounds like you have a very happy bunny And he sounds really friendly! I think it is totally fine to just have one bunny especially if you get to spend a lot of time with him. I myself have a lot more than one, but it just depends on the household, and what you can handle.

[Jenna, Chubs & Comet]

I have two buns- I got Chubs first and fell in love with him he is very social and loves to spend time with us, but of course there are times when he is home alone. I got a 2nd bunny (after lots of bunny dates) because 1) I thought Chubs would probably like a friend 2) I wanted another one!

I think bunnies can be happy either way, and it has to be a decision you make- not out of guilt- but out of the desire to have another bunny and do whatever it takes to bond them and/or care for 2. I think it would be a bad idea to adopt another if it’s not something you’re 100% excited about. It’s stressful to keep them seperated, go through poop wars, and bond them- so it’s got to be a committment you want to make.

That said, you may find yourself addicted and wanting another one sooner or later…I’m already dreaming about a trio and my 2 aren’t even bonded yet! hehe (Don’t tell my boyfriend… )

[Beka27]

Oh wow, skunklionshow! I really, really, really feel bad for that poor child. I can’t even imagine how difficult that must be, to have basically nothing except for your pet and then even that gets taken away… Depending on the situation, I’d be very tempted to try and “foster it” until circumstances possibly change and the rabbit could maybe be returned?

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