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[BunnyRabbitMania]

My dad was talking to one of his friends who is a rabbit breeder. This man says that rabbits CANT live together even when they are fixed because they have to have their own space. He then suggested we get one bunny to start with and add another later but keep it in another cage. I agree with the bold, but I want to bond. Is bonding not possible? This made me mad. I know you have to keep bunnies in another cage while bonding, and I know a lot about bunnies and bonding and thought this was bullcrap. Another lady told me her rabbits were loud, noisy, and she regrets ever having them. This also makes me want to scream.

[Monkeybun]

Bonding is definitely possible. So many people in this forum have bonded bunnies, including me

[Beka27]

I thought you already had a bonded pair picked out that you were adopting soon. Or am I thinking of someone else?

[Sarita]

You recently posted that you didn’t know alot about bonding and were asking questions. I suggest you start with one at this point if you are going to get one as you have alot to learn and I mean on-hands learning, not just reading.

[Jessie1990]

My rabbits ARE very noisy but I definitely don’t regret having them. I would just get one to begin with. You can’t learn everything there is to know from reading. It would be much better to learn from one rabbit.

[Jessie1990]

Also, that breeder doesn’t sound like he knows rabbits well. I don’t think I would get bunnies from them >< Why not adopt from a shelter? You could find exactly the personality you like, and they might even have a pair.

[LBJ10]

Wait, I thought you were adopting that bonded pair? Clover and Bandit?

[Stickerbunny]

Rabbits do not HAVE to have their own space. Mine live together, male/female and fixed. I would not get a bun from a breeder that doesn’t even know the basics…

And you do want to start with one if you’re new to bunnies. Bonding is stressful and not a good way to start out your rabbit career. I love my two, but there are times I wish I had never bonded them, they are sooooo messy together! And they amplify each others bad habits about 100x. And they teach each other things, sometimes it feels like just to frustrate me haha so you want some experience before you get into bonding.

[MoveDiagonally]

I agree with others. I think starting out with a single rabbit is best for a new bunny owner. Bonding can be really stressful and hard and I think you would want to do a lot more research before attempting to do it.

[niniliefie]

2 buns might seem like a sweet idea, but I wouldn’t trade the “alone” time I have with mango for anything in the world! He is a very cuddly bun and loves attention now, but it took time for him to let me give him attention and cuddles. He now even asks to be picked up and snuggled, which is(as far as I’ve read) not very common. I had time to get to know him-and I still learn things everyday- so I know exactly when he wants what! Having time to get to know a single bun is really worth while! Its just an adjustment you need to make in your head and heart, but try to do that first. Its really rewarding!

Let us know what you decide!

Ciao!

[BunnyRabbitMania]

For are those people above ^^

I started off looking at a shelter. Bandit & Clover were not “breeder” rabbits whoever said that, they were dropped on the porch of a rescue and the exotic pet foster is fostering them. They have a whole room for themselves! She wasn’t sure if they were fixed, and had a friend come and look at them (Vet bills are 45$ Per Rabbit just to see if they are fixed!) and she said she thought they were fixed. Then, they got into a fight and they are now separated and we don’t think they are fixed at all. 

Now, we are back to square 1 and finding new rabbits. Now my dad said It could be 2-4 weeks until my rabbits come home.   

There are no bunnies within 3 hours of us, which is as far as my parents will travel, so our only options are breeders and pet stores although we do keep a close eye on pet finder and rescue me.

We decided to adopt one rabbit then get another to bond later on.

[Beka27]

So you’ve decided to just get one? I think that is a good idea. You can always get a second later, or you might find that you like having the undivided attention from one bunny. There are varying views on this, but I personally feel that single bunnies bond more closely to their human. At least that has been my experience.

I locked your other thread “Baby Buns” and redirected people here.

[calipa_st]

I wanted two, and was glad the rescue I got my first from said no. She wasn’t rude, but told me to see how it goes, get used to having one etc. It’s a commitment, and a learning curve I have found.
I have gotten a second and will get a third and then I’m absolutely done. I have the time and energy to commit to it though, and also tons of rabbit rescues around.

Am I allowed to ask which state you are in??

[BunnyRabbitMania]

North Carolina. We are known for large rabbit breeding mills. Most pet stores get there rabbit babies from local breeding mills. There are no rescues as the demand is high and not many are abandoned, for this reason, we are going to adopt from a pet store or breeder.

[Zombie-Sue]

I don’t think $45 is an uncommon vet bill, and you seemed really shocked to hear it. Are you sure you’re ready to keep up with the costs of rabbits?

[Sarita]

$45 is the norm – not sure if you have any idea on what the costs are to have a rabbit either. I can tell you it’s not cheap by any means. Any animal – even a free one is costly. There is no such thing as a free animal.

[calipa_st]

the vet I just took Rodan to, to get neutered, has a 49$ initial exam fee. Mine was waived because I got him from the local SPCA. And his neuter cost me $252 which included his medications and the surgery itself (surgery was 175)
And now that I have two rabbits, the newest one is a piggie!, I underestimated the cost because my first rabbit is only 3.5lbs, so he doesn’t eat as often as Rodan…I can barely keep up with the amount of greens they need! (not financially, but in the sense that I never seem to purchase enough for more than two days…still learning) so yeah, 45 sounds pretty good for an initial vet visit.

[LBJ10]

Hmm, my vet will charge $40 for a new exam. If I’m going back for a recheck on something, it’s $20.

Forgive me for asking this, but why doesn’t this foster person take them to the vet and have them neutered? If they are fostering for a rescue, the rescue typically pays for this. I guess I wouldn’t be so quick to give up on them being a bonded pair. Maybe not with you necessarily. I understand that you don’t want to do the bonding process itself, at least not yet anyway. Hey! Maybe you can just adopt one of the boys. They are old enough to be neutered, so you could do it right away. Just a thought is all. I know I’m rambling.

[LittlePuffyTail]

My vet charges about the same as LBJ10. That seems pretty normal and I don’t find it unfair.

[BunnyLady1989]

My vet is 35 for a visit, but of course vet bills can rack up very quickly. In the past 3 and a half years I have spent almost $1000. And that’s just one bunny! Every bunn is different and every situation is different regarding expenses, but just make sure you are prepared for the financial aspect. Best of luck!

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