Trio bonding

[Amys Animals]

I am probably going to adopt another bunny but I am curious as to how hard it is to bond a trio?  The rescue said it would be best to get another male to bond with the couple I have. When I first thought of adopting another bunny I thought of just having it as a lone bunny but then I rethought the situation and thought maybe it would be better to have him bonded to my other bunnies?  All I can do is try and if it doesn’t work out so be it but I just want to know how hard it is?  Also, do you have to bunny date when it come to trios or do you just adopt a bunny?  Is there any articles on bonding trios out there floating around I can read?  lol

Thanks!  

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

from what I’ve read of others experiences it can be really hard to bond a trio. Your now watching two different dynamics, and the dynamic of your established pair could be changed or broken from the experience. So some cons to consider.
It certainly can be done; I’ve also read about 3 turning into 4 turning into 2 pairs as well. So another consideration-can you afford TWO more rabbits

My advice would be, if you can cope if your two break up and one bonds to the new one and one has to be lone, or if your couple doesn’t want the new one and he has to be alone; then go for it! Another rabbit who needs a home, getting one is wonderful.

I’d encourage multiple dates if your dating at a shelter, to give yourself and them lots of time to adjust; your in neutral territory and it’s a bit of a stress bond situation too, so take advantage of their facilities if you can before you commit

[Amys Animals]

Thanks! Yeah I did some research and actually went to a rescue and asked some questions. I am totally up for the challenge. My original plan was just to have another bunny as a solo bun but then I changed my mind and wanted to try to at least bond them. I am hoping I can bond them. I am going to take them for bunny date on Sunday. We’ll see how that goes. =)

[tanlover14]

Hey there!

I would suggest doing separate dates with each solo bun to the new bun — and see how their reaction is separately. If you can find a bun that can be OKAY (doesnt have to be perfect) with both buns then I would suggest using the facilities to your advantage and doing a date with all three. Remember, ignoring is good! Even if one or the other tries to mount, watch the others reaction. Does he aggressively fight back or is he semi-willing to submit? With my three, it seemed important to get the bond cemented with each separate bunny and THEN bond as a trio. However, I will point out that I’m not sure if this worked well because of my pairs dynamic when introduced to a third or if it’s just simply easier that way. I mention it because with my FOUR it has been much easier to do the bonding sessions as a group rather than trying to force love on three different pairs. I would look up the different reactions bunnies can have during introduction and see how these reactions compare with your attempts and then go from there!

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