Is my bunny lonely

[Bumbleberry]

I’ve noticed that a lot of you have more than one bunny. I only have one. I’ve been asking my perents for a friend for my bun but they say no. They say the my bun won’t like another bunny wich I know is not true. We just got her spayed. Anyway, I don’t spend enough time with her. Anyway, will she get like really lonely without a bud or will she be fine? If any of you have tips on how to convince my parents please share them. They say that we don’t have a lot of space, which is true. I know we could fit another in our garage though(if they like each other).

[sunshinesocks]

Adding a bun is a lot of work although rewarding when it works. If that’s not an option get bun a stuffed toy to play with. The ones they sell for small children with the embroidered eyes and no removal bits are a good call. I got one (although I have 2 boys) that has a hollow centre so you can microwave beans and put them in if bun gets sick and has to be kept warm.

[Love4Bunny]

Sunshinesocks is right, it does require more work than having one: bonding time, and getting the new bunny to trust you time. When you add a bunny, having a new space where neither bunny has been in the beginning is very important. If both rabbits bond, they can obviously live in the same space, but just not in the beginning. Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a way to convince your parents if they are set against having a new rabbit. Having a second rabbit for your bunny friend helps, but it still requires time, at least an extra 15 mins a day when you first start bonding. To me, it just makes more sense to build up time with the bunny you already have, in my opinion. And then there’s also the extra vet bill when you take them both in for their yearly or half-yearly visit, if they’re both healthy.

[Hopper]

I only have one bun and he is fine with it. I would watch YOUR rabbit’s behaviors and actions and see if she is acting depressed or anything. You are not being a bad owner for not owning 2.

[teddy+toby]

i have been asking the same question i just recently lost my baby boy from choking and i have one more beautiful blue eyed white holland lop who i am worried about

[ChesnutKC]

It really depends on the personality of the bunny you have. My roomates bunny was a very scared, shy, and antisocial bunny until we bonded our rabbits and now they are both very happy. However, my cousin’s bunny will try to attack any other bunny it comes in contact with so it really just depends. But yes, if you get another bunny, bonding the two is a lot of work because if you don’t do it correctly you could end up with a very hurt, or dead bunny.

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