Hi Guys

Long time no speak – for those of you that still remember me and Normie? Maybe none of you do….LOL.

Its been about a year since I was last actively on forum, sorry…life gets busy. Normie is over 1 year old now and doing very well.

The reason for my sudden re appearance is to ask some advise.

I have been considering putting Normie outside for a little while because he has taken quite a liking to my curtains and skirting boards but I have never had the motivation to do it. I am thinking now might be the perfect opportunity because my OH is wavering on letting me have a dog(only been 4 years) and I would just not trust a dog and rabbit in the same space….it only takes 1 bite (even a playful one).

I don’t want this to look like I am putting Normie 2nd to a doggie, I luffs my babbit… but he is rather cheeky, destructive and malts for England so I have been fighting with myself for ages whether I should just do it.
The plan would be to get him a girlfriend to bond to and he would be getting a shed right outside the backdoor instead of a hutch as he is used to the space he gets in the house.
What I need to know is….would it be better to get him a girlfriend while he is still a house bunny and bond them OR do I move him first and then look for a female?
Im thinking the first one would be the better option but my OH would probs have a heart attack with 2 rabbits running in the house LOL….and how long does the bonding process normally take? I know some rabbits will bond instantly, some wont, but when is a safe timeframe to feel secure to leave them alone together if they seem to be getting along.

Also in the winter would a shed be suitable enough when it is very cold…we do have a garage it just might need abit of cleaning out! x

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As an add on to this -

When I went on hols earlier this year my local rabbit boarding had shut down so he had to go to my mum and dads and live in my old bedroom ...not ideal at all and he started to growl at my mum for locking him up all the time in his cage.
In the garden I could ask a friendly neighbour who has a rabbit to come through the back gate and feed them for me and let them into their run.

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Hey Mimi

I would move them both into the shed at the same time so its neutral space, ask a rescue centre to do the hard work and take Normie in the car with you. The car ride trick works wonders. I would be a good idea to put him out before it gets cold so he can acclimatise and molt into a thick winter coat as needed.

I moved Miffy outside in Autumn into a wendy house and she was fine.

although not having raisins on the carpet is great I miss her a lot and can tell she misses me too

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Thanks Emzy. Sounds like a plan.....
Also was thinking about the time of year to so sooner would be better.

I think i will miss him flying around the lounge in the evening but i wont miss finding holes in things...lol xx

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Just got to convince the other half mine has convinced me so many times not to get an extra one or 2

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Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Sorry no advice lol but wanted to say hello

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Hiya Frags - LOL LOL

Decided im going to get him a little Lady asap....bond them in the house and then move them outside (hopefully before the end of autumn).

Just looking for a suitable lady now....im like a kid in a sweet shop! x

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