Example: Oliver the rabbit is digging at the carpet. I'm sorry someone you trusted your rabbits with let you down so badly. You may even elect to wear gloves.One thing to note is that both males and females mount in an attempt to show their dominance.
I cannot get the spare cage out until the morning as its in the shed and very dark outside now.
Even if the shelter doesn’t offer speed dating, the staff will know the personalities of their available rabbits and may suggest one that would make a good bonding candidate. You see Oliver go to that spot and start to leave his 'marks'; you, ready with spray bottle, say, "Oliver, NO," while spraying him once with the spray bottle.Only use the mist setting and try to avoid your rabbit's eyes or ears - the mist itself will be enough to discourage him. Rabbits have to know where they stand in the social order.Bonding sessions can begin at ten to fifteen minute intervals. You can always try again the next day. Now it’s time to introduce your buns! And how would I go about making them friends again? It is common for the more dominant bun of the pair to mount the less dominant bun. You would say, "Oliver, NO."
The first thought in a rabbit's mind when encountering another rabbit is \"are you superior or inferior to me?\" Classic signs of dominance are mounting (this can be done by either a male or female), chasing, circling and, if the other rabbit doesn't submit, nipping and fur pulling. Her debut picture book, Yesterday’s News is a recycled paper pellet litter that absorbs the smell of rabbit urine. Watch for aggressive behavior: biting, humping, circling, grunting, lunging, and correct by gently separating them (if done with your hands, make sure you wear gloves to protect against any accidental biting). Keep in mind that there is no need to punish your rabbit, but help steer him in the right direction with discipline.
Steps to take when introducing and bonding two rabbits: Start by keeping their pens/spaces separate - a couple inches apart so that they can see each other. But it may not be love at first sight for the two bunnies. Bathrooms are often a great space to introduce two buns; especially bathtubs since they are slippery and they won’t be able to move very fast. Staying close to both rabbits the whole time, place them in front of each other (maybe even sitting in the bathtub with both of them), and allow them to sniff one another. A good way to have your rabbits become acquainted is to place their pens/cages next to each other. By keeping a bit of space between them, you can avoid fighting. No more smell!My House Rabbit is an educational website that promotes keeping pet rabbits inside the home.
You may have to do this a few times. My two female guinea pigs have been together since birth but tonight I noticed one of them has been biting the others genitals/bum area!! Do not separate the rabbits unless they are truly fighting and may injure each other.
Bonded bunnies keep each other happy and entertained in the long term.When she's not writing about bunnies for My House Rabbit, Abi writes and illustrates funny books for kids. Rabbits sometimes attack the other rabbit's face, underside or genital area.
Arm yourself with a spray bottle of water to break up fights. The holes in the gate were small enough that they couldn’t get their mouths through to nip. Continue this process for 20 minutes each time (less if they are aggressive), and repeat for several sessions over several days as needed. Only 1-2 sprays max will be needed.Not all rabbits get along right away. This makes it almost unnecessary to litter train a new rabbit as the existing rabbit(s) will show it what to do.
Do i separate them in the morning, how long for? Sometimes you can bond them in the situation that might be slightly stressful for them - like a car ride or vacuuming near their living spaces. Once you see that there is consistently no aggressive behavior between both buns, they are ready to live together full time. These sessions may be repeated many times before the rabbits feel comfortable with each other. Using your hands is asking for a skin-breaking bite…
This is an added Neutered/spayed rabbits are less aggressive and make better candidates for bonding.
This is where training and discipline come in! Make sure your arms and legs are covered. Be prepared to be in it for a long haul. there isn't any blood but there are chunks missing. This may be gloves for your hands, a water mister, a broom or an item that will allow you to gently and safely separate the rabbits. Just watch your buns closely for any aggressive behavior and separate them as needed. By keeping a bit of space between them, you can avoid fighting. These blips do happen in bonding but the bunnies (and their owners) can work through them and the bonds can be happy and successful even after something like this. Smith of New London, CT, who currently share their home with two mischievous agouti rabbits named Coco and Cosette. Fighting is usually an instantly, purposely vicious attack. Do this for the first couple days they are in the same house togetherNow it’s time to introduce your buns!
Have something on hand to help stop any fights that may occur. You can also try switching them living spaces so that they can get used to each other’s scent. Mounting: If a male mounts a female and she does not seem to mind or run away, chances are they will bond quickly.
A spray of water, aimed at the rabbits' heads, may interrupt a fight about to happen but has no effect once anger is aroused. Bonding can take a lot of time and effort, but the end result is well worth it. For this reason, all bonding must be supervised.A good way to have your rabbits become acquainted is to place their pens/cages next to each other. During their introductions we placed a baby gate in the doorway and enticed them over with veggies. We kept our rabbits in separate rooms at the start of their bonding process. A new rabbit introduced into a pair or group will quickly pick up the other rabbit(s) behaviour. She has a lot to answer for.