coops Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Hi I want to get a female rabbit to put in with my neutered male house rabbit as he looks bored. I have yet to do so as he is really territorial and I dont know what his reaction will be. I dont want to get one and him hate her as I havent got room to house them seperately. what are other peoples experiences in introducing a doe to a male? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Lots of bunny love. Just kidding. No you are right to take your time, there is no guarantee that two rabits will get on, they have personality differences just like people. To start with its good that he is neutered and also unlikely that his territorial tendancies will be the reason he and a doe dont get on. In fact does are usually the most territorial. Secondly, if you get a second rabbit and they get on he will bond better with her than he will with people, so ou will need to be prepared that you may 'lose' him to some extent. When making introductions do so on neutral ground, that is somewhere that neither rabbit has been before so cant claim it as its territory. Also they becme slightly off guard which means they will be less lkely to go for eachother. The best bet would be to look for a rescue bunny about the same age and take your rabbit with you to meet her. That way you can tell if they will get on before comiting to her, and you have plenty to try with, who all need a good home. Any more questions? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 He is 2 years old so do you think it would be best to get a rabbit his age or a youngster? I am not worried about loosing him, he was really badly treated I got him from a rescue centre and isnt amazingly fond of people so I thought he might relate to another bun better. Also I have got a large indoor bunny cage would this be enough to house 2 rabbits? They come out all night for a run so they wouldnt be in there all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Depends on the size of the bunny my ferplast cages are a meter long by i think its 45cm and they will house two small bunnies who are given plenty of exercise. Rabbits around the same age tend to bond better but i would say a yearling would be ok too. Its just old tired buns who cant cope with energetic youngsters. Dont get a baby though, the age gap will be too much and they really need to be homed with other young bunnies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 its a shame they dont have a playschool for bunnies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Like a bunny day care? my house is already like a rabbit playschool but I wouldnt change it for the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarvisCocker Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I have a neutered male 2 year old bunny and have successfully introduced a female to him. I tested out if he got on with other bunnies first as he goes to a small animal boarding place when we go away and he got very friendly with a female that lives there permentantly. So much so, that they produced a litter of 9 babies and we have his daughter with us now! Do you know anyone else with a female that you could introduce him to, under close supervision, and see how he gets on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Please note that just because he gets on with one female does not mean he will get on with all females. It comes down to personality, just like people. He should be tried out with the doe you intend to home, no one else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrinderBloke Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Get your boy castrated, once his tetosterone levels are down and his sperm is nolonger potent (6wks to be certain!). Find a knowleageable rabbit rescue centre and ask them if they will allow your boy to look for a new companion, if you do this the worst part of the bonding process is take care of by your rabbit for themselves. You are also introducing them on neutral teritory for your boy. The ride together just builds on the bonding process. A good rabbit rescue will know if you have a pair of compatible bunnies. Grinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Get your boy castrated, once his tetosterone levels are down and his sperm is nolonger potent (6wks to be certain!). Find a knowleageable rabbit rescue centre and ask them if they will allow your boy to look for a new companion, if you do this the worst part of the bonding process is take care of by your rabbit for themselves. You are also introducing them on neutral teritory for your boy. The ride together just builds on the bonding process. A good rabbit rescue will know if you have a pair of compatible bunnies. Grinder He is castrated and this has been suggested! At least im not the only crazy one now. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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