Want to get another rabbit…

[Lindsey]

So basically I’ve had my French lop for about 3 years, and I really want to get another rabbit, but first of all, I would need to convince my mom, second, do you think they would get along? My French lop is neutered.. Any advice?

[CheriB603]

Ok, first of all, if you have to “convince your mom”, that tells me she probably wouldn’t be too thrilled about having a second rabbit. Does she pay for the rabbit’s expenses (food, litter, vet bills?) Two rabbits are twice the expense. Second, you would need to be sure a second bun was spayed or neutered BEFORE you tried to bond it to your current bun. During the bonding process, rabbits can fight – sometimes very viciously – and hurt eachother – are you prepared to witness that? And they will need separate cages / pens until they bond – do you have the money and space to have another cage, litter box, water bottle toys food etc? And what if they just never bond? Are you ready to have 2 single buns, being let out to play at different times? And bonding buns like to pee and poop ALL OVER THE PLACE to establish territory. How will Mom feel about that? And I don’t know your age (and don’t post it here) but what about college? Is that something you’re considering? Will your Mom take care of buns if you go away? Will you be able to bring 2 buns to school and have enough room for them in a tiny dorm?
Sorry to seem like I’m discouraging you, but I just like young people to have ALL the info before making big decisions… please let us know what you decide.

[mijOok]

If convincing your mom is first and foremost, I would definitely do that first to prevent the common setback of “not-your-house rules” that may cause the need for re-homing a new addition. I also second CheriB’s advice on the other things that you would have to consider. But once that’s out of the way – take your bunbun out for some speed dating!

I only have a single boy also, so no advice on the physical obtaining of a second… but there are quite a number of threads on bonding that I’m sure will be helpful in answering your question of them getting along… though of course it always varies with the personalities that differ so dramatically from one bun to another.

Best of Luck to yOu!

[Beka27]

Welcome to BB!!

Having two bunnies can be very rewarding, but is in no way necessary for the happiness of your first. If you can swing it, I’m sure you would enjoy having a second. The others brought up important points to consider. Let us know what you decide. Also, feel free to start a thread in the introduction section! I’d love to hear more about your lop (and see pictures!)

[BunnyLady1989]

I agree with what was said. It may sound alittle harsh but I see too many younger people who have a pet and many of the responsibilities end up falling on the parents, especially vet bills. Then the animals are the ones who suffer the most. I know it’s so tempting to want to get another bunny. But you also need to think about the current bunny too. And I’m sure your parents have the ‘my house my rules’ mindset, which is fine. I would honestly stick with your current bunny for now, and maybe when you are older you can try two. Good luck though!

[Lindsey]

Thanks so much for all the advice guys! Yeah I’ve decided to just wait on getting another bun, I think that would be better. I think instead I going to volunteer at my uncles vet clinic. So I’ll still get to see more animals then! and yes I’ll introduce myself, when I first got him, I found this website, and was on it quite a bit, but that was almost 3 years ago already.. So yes thanks again for all the advice! I plan on coming on BB a lot more now.

[BunnyLady1989]

That sounds like a great idea! Your lucky to have a family member in the business

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