curiouscarrot
Well-Known Member
When I went to the rabbit show run by our local "rabbit club", the guy said I shouldn't keep my new rabbits together, they'll end up killing each other. Their website also says each rabbit should be housed individually. He scared me, but everything else I've read suggests that rabbits are not only fine with a bonded companion but like having a "friend". (It's hard enough trying to do the best by new pets, without all the conflicting information... sigh)
I read a thread on here about someone having difficulties getting 3 bunnies to accept each other. My question of those of you experienced with multiple bunnies is whether a third bunny could or should be introduced and, if it's not a terrible idea, how to go about it. My reason for asking is that I look up the classifieds for bunny stuff and there are so many rabbits looking to be rehomed and I feel sorry for them. If another could fit in without huge drama, it wouldn't add much to the vege bill and if there are 3, when they get old and one dies, nobody will be suddenly alone.
When I got companions for my dog, I took her to meet them. Some she ignored, some she hated, and the ones we got, she picked out and liked. I also took one of my cats down to the "dog orphanage" when I got my latest rescue to see how he reacted to cats which was unknown as his background was unknown.
So, do rabbits tend to want to tear each other limb from limb like the "rabbit guy" suggested? If another one could fit into their "household" how do you go about selecting somebody? Is there anything you can do to select somebody they'll accept? Do sex and age matter, or is it just a lottery as to whether they'll get on?
I read a thread on here about someone having difficulties getting 3 bunnies to accept each other. My question of those of you experienced with multiple bunnies is whether a third bunny could or should be introduced and, if it's not a terrible idea, how to go about it. My reason for asking is that I look up the classifieds for bunny stuff and there are so many rabbits looking to be rehomed and I feel sorry for them. If another could fit in without huge drama, it wouldn't add much to the vege bill and if there are 3, when they get old and one dies, nobody will be suddenly alone.
When I got companions for my dog, I took her to meet them. Some she ignored, some she hated, and the ones we got, she picked out and liked. I also took one of my cats down to the "dog orphanage" when I got my latest rescue to see how he reacted to cats which was unknown as his background was unknown.
So, do rabbits tend to want to tear each other limb from limb like the "rabbit guy" suggested? If another one could fit into their "household" how do you go about selecting somebody? Is there anything you can do to select somebody they'll accept? Do sex and age matter, or is it just a lottery as to whether they'll get on?