Discussion in 'Rabbits' started by NickyB, Mar 11, 2009. Take care with their diet; guinea pigs need vitamin C daily, whereas rabbits don’t. Adopt a compatible spayed female for your male if possible; but if you find yourself with two males, don't despair. The following method isn’t the quickest, but it is easy to follow, we think it is the least stressful, and it nearly always works.It’s completely natural that one rabbit will be dominant over the other. We advise against keeping rabbits and guinea pigs together as: They have different needs (e.g. 06-08-2011, 08:49 PM. It will involve a bit of extra activity because they will chase each other a little to start with. Obviously if you take on an already bonded pair then it’s all been done for you!The best place to find your second bunny is at a rescue centre. • Care requirements for two rabbits. So no very small spaces and no unnecessary car journeys because it’s simply not right to put them through such stress. As a rule of thumb, neutered male rabbits tend to live best with spayed female rabbits. We disagree as it is putting them through unnecessary stress. Is this true? You can’t just bring a strange rabbit home and expect your resident rabbit to realise the love of his/her life has arrived!Before you start, make sure your rabbit is up to the whole process, is eating well and is fit and healthy. VictoriaJane. Rabbits may also have improved immune function and overall health if housed in pairs. recently she went on holidays and left the dad with me. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! It might take time and patience, and sometimes frustration, but it will be well worth it, your rabbit will be so much more content with a friend.We’re always keen to hear from our members, email us at Call our helpline 0844 324 6090 Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm. Although some rabbit/guinea pig pairs get on well, many more end in disaster, often with injuries to one or both animals. View Full Version : can two male rabbits live happily together? NickyB PetForums Newbie. But i was wondering if it is possible once neutered to live together without killing each other?! We have cared for a great many male pairs, as well as larger groups with multiple males, and found that males can form close friendships. When introducing two rabbits, it is important to gradually acclimate the rabbits to each other to prevent an extreme reaction that could lead to injuries in either rabbit.
All other combinations will need to be carefully and gradually introduced.There are many different ways to introduce two rabbits, all of which have their devotees. Rabbits may be sociable, but they’re also territorial. You must always provide a hidey-hole where the guinea pig can escape from the rabbit.Please don’t start off with this combination; your rabbit will be much happier with a companion of its own species and the same goes for the guinea pig.
Rabbits may be sociable, but they’re also territorial.
Some people advise to take rabbits in a carrier in the car as a method of pairing them together.
Owners who have a limited amount of time to interact with their rabbit may want to consider adding another rabbit to provide companionship. Unspayed females are at very high risk of two potentially fatal conditions. My husband and I are wondering if its possible to bond 3 bunnies together? Rabbits United Forum > Rabbit Care Help & Advice > Behaviour & Bonding > 2 unneutered males living together? If one of your rabbits needs a vet then take them both in the same carrier. Getting two rabbits to live together is called bonding, mixing or pairing. Before you decide to care for two cohabitated rabbits, you must consider a few factors: Introductions have to be conducted carefully. at first i kept them apart but now they are in the same cage. its dad is my aunties rabbit. Would it be smart of me to buy a spayed female as a companion? I know i will have to get them neutered in order for them to stand any chance of living happily together. 16-04-2008, 12:23 AM. Our house bunny Heidi is looking lonely since our other bunny, Gavin, died last week. A guinea pig is not a cheaper, easier friend for your rabbit than another rabbit.Good luck with it. Rabbits evolved to live in groups, never alone. I am getting two male rabbits next week, they are from the same litter and are 8 weeks old. PDA. I am getting two male rabbits next week, they are from the same litter and are 8 weeks old. You can’t just bring a strange rabbit home and expect your resident rabbit to realise the love of his/her life has arrived! Can 3 bunnies live together? Once you have witnessed a bonded pair of rabbits grooming each other, lying down together, and eating together, it’s unlikely you will ever want to return to keeping a solitary rabbit. This work is supported by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no.
Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)This site uses cookies to make the site simpler. When we first began matching rabbits, conventional wisdom held that males, even if neutered, cannot live together. It shouldn’t be in any way Once your rabbits have paired up it’s important to keep the bond alive. Advantages of having female rabbits spayed .
Uncastrated male rabbits can’t live bonded with any other rabbit safely. Introducing two rabbits is a process that should be done gradually.
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Every rabbit needs a friend. This will soon progress to mutual grooming and the rabbits sitting together.
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