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Old 18-06-2011, 11:24 AM
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Re: Theo's here

I had an 'un-bondable' bunny from a rescue once, she was a little crazy but bonding her to one of my boys was actually really easy and they took to each other very quickly.

Is anyone (mum, friend etc) around to help you with the bonding? It may seem a little less scary if someone else is there with you.

When I've bonded bunnies I've just popped them in a carrier and either walked round the garden with them! Or taken them on a short car journey. Then put them in the bath or small pen outside and sat with them.
The only time I found it difficult was when I was trying 2 females together.
Everytime I've done male/female it has all gone smoothly.
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Old 18-06-2011, 11:31 AM
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I'm waiting for the bonding info from pawz as they said to follow it and try not to problem solve myself :/
I feel like a bad bunny mummy. As Rini was being horrible when Theo was out so I squirted her with some water to distract her. She's all wet now but I gave her some treat and praised her when she sat nicely tho and after he was away I made sure to give her an extra treat.... dunno if this is a good thing to try or not, feel horrible doing it but I want her to get the message that its not ok to attack the bars when he's around.

I dont think they agree with the "stress" type bonding so I'm waiting for their instructions.
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Awww he is gorgeous, don't worry too much about Rini's behaviour hun she is just being territorial, I'm sure things will be different once in a neutral area
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Old 18-06-2011, 02:34 PM
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Awww he is gorgeous, don't worry too much about Rini's behaviour hun she is just being territorial, I'm sure things will be different once in a neutral area
Thanks a lot. I've moved my room around so that I can fit the dog crate in so Theo has somewhere large to stay in. Also Rini can see him clearer through the bars now!
Not got the cages right together and the crate is kinda diagonal but the closest side is about 6 " away. Rini behaved herself when he first went in it.. I'll get my mam to keep checking up on them tonight when I'm at work.
Might swap cages so each cage smells of them both. Sound like a plan? Theo wouldnt know what to do in Rini's condo! lol

Feeling a little calmer about the bonding, they just need time to chill with each other, it's just been 1 night!
Would still like for someone knowledgeable to be there to help with the first date! My mam would be there but she's less knowledgeable than me!
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Old 18-06-2011, 04:20 PM
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Thanks a lot. I've moved my room around so that I can fit the dog crate in so Theo has somewhere large to stay in. Also Rini can see him clearer through the bars now!
Not got the cages right together and the crate is kinda diagonal but the closest side is about 6 " away. Rini behaved herself when he first went in it.. I'll get my mam to keep checking up on them tonight when I'm at work.
Might swap cages so each cage smells of them both. Sound like a plan? Theo wouldnt know what to do in Rini's condo! lol

Feeling a little calmer about the bonding, they just need time to chill with each other, it's just been 1 night!
Would still like for someone knowledgeable to be there to help with the first date! My mam would be there but she's less knowledgeable than me!
That's good to hear hun
I would probably give him a couple more nights to settle and also wait for your bonding details, I know what I would advise but I would hate to say something that contradicts your bonding guide especially as they have told you that you have to follow it to the letter
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Old 18-06-2011, 10:54 PM
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That's good to hear hun
I would probably give him a couple more nights to settle and also wait for your bonding details, I know what I would advise but I would hate to say something that contradicts your bonding guide especially as they have told you that you have to follow it to the letter
Have received it tonight, will print it out and read it tomorrow, will probably leave them a few days and start some time next week.
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