Rabbits like living with one another.The introduction, or bonding, process with them is more difficult than with other animals because they are quite territorial.Rabbits will learn to live with other rabbits if they are 888-276-5932 888-276-5932.The rabbits that come into their territory are attacked and forced to run away.If you didn't buy two rabbits at the same time, you can follow a few simple steps to gradually introduce them to one another so they become friends.
Step 1: Pick the right pair.
There are rabbits that can live together.No matter what sex the rabbits are, they can live together.The most natural way for a couple to form is male/female.It doesn't matter what sex the rabbits are, they are likely to bond with ease if you buy them at a young age or together.When you buy them, they may already be bonds.Female rabbits are more protective of their territory than a male rabbit.Two female rabbits are likely to get quicker than two males.
Step 2: Take care of your rabbits.
When introducing rabbits to one another, they must be neutered or spayed.The rabbits won't fight as much.Before you begin the introduction process, each female and male should be neutered.This allows time for the rabbits to heal.It's important to keep male rabbits away from female rabbits after they're neutered.After they are neutered, they can remain fertile for up to 2 weeks.If you buy your rabbits from the same litter, you still need to suck them up as soon as possible.If they reach sexual maturity before you have them fixed, they will fight and break their bonds, most likely for good.
Step 3: The rabbits should be placed in adjacent cages.
When you bring your rabbits home, you need to place them in adjoining cages, rather than putting the new rabbit in the old rabbit's cage.The original rabbit will be upset with the new rabbit in his territory if the rabbits are put in a cage together.If you want the rabbits to share a cage, make the original cage neutral and leave the existing rabbit in it.Adding a new shelter, bowls, and bedding will weaken his view of it as his territory by making it "neutral" by cleaning it out and moving it to a different spot.If you don't have cages for your rabbits, put them in adjoining rooms and separate them with a baby gate.
Step 4: You can watch their behavior.
The rabbits will be curious about each other when they are close together.You should expect them to show signs of attraction, such as circling and touching noses, through the cage.After they are like this for a while, they will become more relaxed with one another, even laying down beside each other on the edges of the cage.It should take a few days.If your rabbits are taking a long time to get to this stage, you should feed them near one another so they get used to eating near each other.Even though they are neutered, they may still display courting behavior.This is how they communicate.
Step 5: Take it slowly.
The introduction process takes time.Rabbits can get injured if you introduce them too quickly.It will be difficult to introduce your rabbits if you put them together too quickly.When the rabbits are ready to meet face to face, watch your rabbits.Depending on the personality of your rabbits, this can take a few days or weeks.If you put your rabbits together too quickly, they will fight and it will be difficult for them to bond.
Step 6: Find a new place.
You need to find a place that is unfamiliar to both of the rabbits if you want to see them face to face.They can meet on any territory that doesn't belong to either of them.The bathroom is a good place to introduce the rabbit.Once the rabbits are in the room, crouch down and stay on the floor.If they start moving around or jumping in the room, you need to remove all the things that could get knocked off.It is a good idea to have a cardboard box with a hole in it so the rabbits can retreat if they are frightened.
Step 7: Keep an eye on them.
When you first introduce them, you have to watch them closely.When you put the rabbits in a room, there are three common scenarios.The most common scenario is that one rabbit will take the lead and the other will be wary of each other.The rabbit that leads will approach the other one, sniffing, circling, and possibly trying to mount it.This is a play for control.The less dominant rabbit needs to be watched to make sure it doesn't hurt the more dominant one.There is a chance that they will attack each other.You can't miss it when it happens.If you introduce your rabbits for the first time, you should wear thick gloves.You need to act quickly so the rabbits don't hurt each other.If you want to try again, you should put them in separate cages and let them get to know each other.Your rabbits may approach each other as equals.They will enjoy each other immediately.
Step 8: Fight.
Rabbit fighting can be seen when it happens.The rabbits will claw, bite, hissing, and try to harm one another when they jump at each other.To stop fighting, you need to have a spray bottle with you when you introduce your rabbits.You should spray the rabbits if you think they will fight.If it isn't too vicious, this may help when they start fighting.They will be encouraged to groom one another by spraying them.Nipping at each other is not fighting.This is a way for them to communicate with each other.It is possible that mounting and circling will turn into fighting.The dominant rabbit needs to be moved around if it is mounting head to tail.The genitals of the dominant rabbit could be damaged if the less dominant rabbits bite them.
Step 9: Continue with the meetings.
In the beginning, you should only leave the rabbits together for 10 minutes at a time.The time can be increased to 40 minutes after the first few days.The rabbits can live together without supervision once they start laying down and grooming each other.Adding small obstacles or hiding vegetables will give the rabbits something to play with as they get to know each other.It can take a few days or weeks.It depends on the temperament of your rabbits.Continue until your rabbits are bonding.
Step 10: Deal with bonding that is resistant.
rabbits can be aggressive or not make much progress in bonding.You can try to force the issue if this happens to your rabbits.On a day where you are going to be home all day, set up a decent sized exercise pin in your living room and gather gloves and a spray bottle.Put the rabbits in a movie.Make sure to spray them if they look like they are going to fight, and keep an eye on them while you watch.They will get tired of being sprayed and start complaining.The official bonding process starts when one rabbit goes over to another.While you wait, you can read a book or play a game with friends or family.Make sure you pay attention to them so you don't fight.