b.potter
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Hi guys I’m new here so go easy on me!
First time bunny owner did a lot of research for care and responsible bunny ownership.
I have my cute Netherland Dwarf (Oates) and today I’m getting him a friend a Holland lop. Obviously I can’t put them together because the both haven’t been spayed/neutered but I was told to wait till they are both 6 months. So I have separate housing set up. I want to hopefully bond them after they’re desexed, healed, and hormones go down.
My questions however: Is it okay if they are in the same room together in separate cages? Should I make them not aware of each other or is it okay if they can see/hear each other. I’ve heard of periodically swapping cages/bowls/toys so they get used to each others scent and can’t claim territory easily. Is this recommended right now? I know official same pen bunny dates can’t happen with them right now, but are there things I can do to prepare for bonding and increase likelihood of it going well.
thank in advance guys!
First time bunny owner did a lot of research for care and responsible bunny ownership.
I have my cute Netherland Dwarf (Oates) and today I’m getting him a friend a Holland lop. Obviously I can’t put them together because the both haven’t been spayed/neutered but I was told to wait till they are both 6 months. So I have separate housing set up. I want to hopefully bond them after they’re desexed, healed, and hormones go down.
My questions however: Is it okay if they are in the same room together in separate cages? Should I make them not aware of each other or is it okay if they can see/hear each other. I’ve heard of periodically swapping cages/bowls/toys so they get used to each others scent and can’t claim territory easily. Is this recommended right now? I know official same pen bunny dates can’t happen with them right now, but are there things I can do to prepare for bonding and increase likelihood of it going well.
thank in advance guys!