coco_puffs
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Good Sunday morning all! Newbie back with another Q!
Coco, while he loves to be petted and scratched and will sit with you all day long as long as you're doing this, does not seem to be bonding to either myself or my roommate. He doesn't ever approach us and still often runs when we approach him.
This doesn't really hurt my feelings, but I'm feeling really bad for his loneliness. I have my roommate to talk to, my birds have each other to talk to and poor Coco just bounces (though seemingly happily) around by himself.
So, I thought a small female to keep him company might be nice. Someone gave me a wonderful resource close to home here, and the adoption fees and vet bills and space requirements are not prohibitive for us. My only big problem would be, what if they don't get along?
This would be horrible as I would have two rabbits not bonded to each other or me. If they don't get along, what are the chances of them fighting? Coco nipped me a few times (excited about treats) and I can't imagine a serious bite from fear or anger. I've had to break up parrot fights and I've been bitten seriously. What are the real dangers of a male and female fighting and seriously hurting each other? I don't mind breaking up a fight but if it happens all the time, that can't be a harmonious or desirable situation for anyone involved.
Just trying to cover all possibilities before committing. I'm sure this question has been asked before so if you could point me to past posts or articles, I would appreciate it. And of course, the expertise here is *always* wanted.
Thank you!!
Coco, while he loves to be petted and scratched and will sit with you all day long as long as you're doing this, does not seem to be bonding to either myself or my roommate. He doesn't ever approach us and still often runs when we approach him.
This doesn't really hurt my feelings, but I'm feeling really bad for his loneliness. I have my roommate to talk to, my birds have each other to talk to and poor Coco just bounces (though seemingly happily) around by himself.
So, I thought a small female to keep him company might be nice. Someone gave me a wonderful resource close to home here, and the adoption fees and vet bills and space requirements are not prohibitive for us. My only big problem would be, what if they don't get along?
This would be horrible as I would have two rabbits not bonded to each other or me. If they don't get along, what are the chances of them fighting? Coco nipped me a few times (excited about treats) and I can't imagine a serious bite from fear or anger. I've had to break up parrot fights and I've been bitten seriously. What are the real dangers of a male and female fighting and seriously hurting each other? I don't mind breaking up a fight but if it happens all the time, that can't be a harmonious or desirable situation for anyone involved.
Just trying to cover all possibilities before committing. I'm sure this question has been asked before so if you could point me to past posts or articles, I would appreciate it. And of course, the expertise here is *always* wanted.
Thank you!!