Munchkin
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Having no idea of the type of life Munchkin had before being found with overgrown teeth running free, I am often concerned by his defensive actions towards other rabbits, and even the guinea pigs when I let them out in the same room as him previously.
Because Moon is bonded with Flopsy - they tend to attack Munchkin as a team, so bonding for them has not been an option up to now, besides he seemed happier alone.
Recently I've felt he was becoming lonely as he refuses to stay downstairs and only sees us when we are upstairs. He is a very affectionate bunny to me and the kids and I hate to think of him being bored alone now I am at work, and the kids are at school all day. He can't play with toys because his teeth were removed, so he is limited in ways to amuse himself.
Gizmo has been with us a couple of months now, and I was holding off on intro's with them until he was neutered but he is showing signs of lonliness and I decided to see how him and munchkin might get on tonight.
That's where I am interested in the members with lots of experiences views on events. Gizmo enters my bedroom - Munchkins domain - and skips across room. Munchkin comes storming up and "bites" him in the side, except he can't bite what with having no teeth, so its more of a headbutt.
Gizmo does not react aggressively (thank goodness) and instead a game of chasies ensues with one running ahead - the other running after - tag and so on and so forth. Meanwhile poops are flying around the room as they zoom in and out from under my bed.
It seems to become fun for them - I'm sure they were almost skipping around, and eventually they both flopped down on different sides of the room.
Is it ok for me to continue with this or is it stressful to them? What would be signs I should look for of Munchkin being distressed at an intruder?
My gut feeling is they will be friends, but I want to be sure I do things right, as Moon and Flopsy bonded so easily and its worked out so well - I want Munchkin and Gizmo to have a "friend" too.
Thanks!
Because Moon is bonded with Flopsy - they tend to attack Munchkin as a team, so bonding for them has not been an option up to now, besides he seemed happier alone.
Recently I've felt he was becoming lonely as he refuses to stay downstairs and only sees us when we are upstairs. He is a very affectionate bunny to me and the kids and I hate to think of him being bored alone now I am at work, and the kids are at school all day. He can't play with toys because his teeth were removed, so he is limited in ways to amuse himself.
Gizmo has been with us a couple of months now, and I was holding off on intro's with them until he was neutered but he is showing signs of lonliness and I decided to see how him and munchkin might get on tonight.
That's where I am interested in the members with lots of experiences views on events. Gizmo enters my bedroom - Munchkins domain - and skips across room. Munchkin comes storming up and "bites" him in the side, except he can't bite what with having no teeth, so its more of a headbutt.
Gizmo does not react aggressively (thank goodness) and instead a game of chasies ensues with one running ahead - the other running after - tag and so on and so forth. Meanwhile poops are flying around the room as they zoom in and out from under my bed.
It seems to become fun for them - I'm sure they were almost skipping around, and eventually they both flopped down on different sides of the room.
Is it ok for me to continue with this or is it stressful to them? What would be signs I should look for of Munchkin being distressed at an intruder?
My gut feeling is they will be friends, but I want to be sure I do things right, as Moon and Flopsy bonded so easily and its worked out so well - I want Munchkin and Gizmo to have a "friend" too.
Thanks!
