Is a companion a good idea right now?

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- 06/06/2014 at 9:56 PM
  aisle_b
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  Diesel, my 2 1/2 month old Mini-Rex is a male solo house bunny. I’d like to get him a companion. I have one choices at this point, and I’m looking for advice. Live in town, but it’s still rural, and there a few choices for adopting another bunny.
  
  My choice is a 2 year old, altered male Dutch rescue. I have the opportunity to “date” these two. I understand that he is very loving, gets along well with his male playmates, and loves to be cuddled. He is a medium sized rabbit. The rescue is 100 miles away (no rescues close by)
  
  I realize a male/female pair is best for bonding, but I would prefer another male, as it is about 200.00 cheaper at the vet then a female to alter when mature. Also, I have a small condo and while Diesel’s cage is large and multi-storied, I only have about 700 square feet in the condo for them to roam and share. Right now, Diesel is a very loving and sweet bunny, but I’ve read they are happier in pairs. Is it OK to introduce a companion this early in Diesel’s development? Should I wait for 6 mos until after his neutering before I start looking for a companion or if the two date well, would it be wise in small quarters?
  
  Thanks!
- 06/07/2014 at 3:57 AM
  MoveDiagonally
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  Bonding can only take place after all bunnies involved are neutered/spayed. Until Diesel is neutered I wouldn’t worry about finding a companion.
- 06/08/2014 at 1:25 AM
  LongEaredLions
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  I agree. It is not a good idea to bond or even date your bunny until they are both fixed.
  If you would like this bunny, you can adopt him, but keep them separate.
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