behavior

No more fights, right?  And you are all caught up with this series? Then you’ve done great with rabbit bonding: let’s move in together!Call all the friends with trucks, get out the tape. It’s moving day. Start early so you have the day to watch how they are doing together.Before anyone goes anywhere, it is important … Continue Reading

You are doing what you can to support the bonding process.  But when should you step in?There are many behaviors that may look a little alarming but that don’t require intervention. CHASING, MOUNTING, etc were covered earlier and should be permitted as long as nobody is getting irritated.BITING, CLOSE CIRCLING, GROWLING, LUNGING…tempers are flaring and … Continue Reading

They’re ready to meet face to face…how can you help?  How can you support the process so there is the best chance of a beautiful relationship?You might get lucky, and have rabbits that bond within minutes. Or you may have rabbits who require months to truly bond. It is ultimately up to them, but you … Continue Reading

The rabbits are ready to meet up close.  You are ready too…all nice and calm and present.    It is worth a little review of what you are going to be watching for, when to interfere, and when to let the buns figure things out for themselves. One rabbit in a relationship is usually in charge. This … Continue Reading

We’re not quite all snuggled up like the buns above yet, but we’re getting there.  We’ve shared our scents and voices from a distance.  The next crucial step is for your two rabbits to share spaces – but not at the same time.  In other words, we are going to swap them around from pen … Continue Reading