I scatter my lovely lots food every meal time as I believe food issues can often be a problem with some rabbits being greedier than others , plus it encourages them to ‘forage’ for their food, a behaviour that is natural to them and I strongly believe in encouraging their natural behaviour as much as I possibly can. This needs to be somewhere neither rabbit has been housed before. Unfortunately it is so much more complicated! Male rabbits can take up to six weeks to become sterile after they're neutered. With the right guidance and knowledge 97% of the time this can be turned around and end in a happy relationship. © 2019 - 2020 | Beloved Rabbits, Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation #SC049128. We have a number of bonding support services designed to help you make a success of bonding your rabbits. We will carry out an initial introduction session, talking you through the techniques we are using, the rabbit behaviours to expect, and how to respond to these. But there's always that small niggle: "Am I doing this right? Due to the current global epidemic caused by the Coronavirus, Beloved Rabbits have made the difficult decision to suspend all face-to-face Bonding Services. It caused a lot of heartache both for myself and my poorly bun. Often when rabbits are first introduced to each other they will show some form of aggression or dominance. The decision was made as we anticipate great strain our volunteer team during the coming weeks, particularly with the current guidance for social distancing and self-isolation protocols. When bonding goes wrong it is usually down to one of two factors: Some rescues offer “bunny speed dating”. Registered charity no.219099. However we find the circumstances of these dates often hide the "real" reaction which may happen when the "perfect pair" return home, and that in 9 out of 10 bonding experiences the bonding "fight", which often appears to be more violent than it is in reality, will still happen. I can provide a neutral area in which to carry out the bonding process. In our experience though, it is often as much about a safe bonding process as anything else! Throughout this period your rabbit's will have constant supervision, which requires me sleeping (if i'm lucky) alongside them so I can be there if anything was to 'kick off'. By using the methods above, any unsettled behaviour should calm over a few days. The initial 48 hours is crucial and intense. I usually bond my own bunnies but at present am bonding one of my rescue bunns and therefore don't have the set up to do another bonding… I am happy to have helped bond the rabbits that I have and to have enriched their lives, and if I can do that I may not be changing the world but I can change the world of the rabbits that I help. Rabbits are very social animals. In order to prevent rabbits from becoming lonely or reduce rabbit stress, bonding rabbits is essential. Bonding Rabbits. The trio bonding took a while and, although the three bunnies did eventually live together for several months without fighting, the female we had bonded in … In some instances, following an introduction of a few days, rabbits can become immediate friends, but this is not always the case and when returning to their home environment it needs to be managed carefully to ensure that the bond continues to develop and not go backwards, or break up totally. We ask you to bring your rabbits to us, where we can provide a controlled, neutral and calm environment where we can witness the behaviours for you. When there has been a negative experience within the bond, bringing them back together for the first time can be extra challenging. It is estimated that there are up to two million rabbits being kept and bred in the backyards and gardens of the UK…three quarters of them, according to a new survey are being mistreated. Although the rabbit being mounted may seem to be laid back and placid it only takes one bite in the wrong place! There is a suggested donation of £20 per session for this service. Rabbits are checked typically two to three times per day, including an extended visit for bonding exercises and socialisation. But once you are comfortable that these factors have been considered, and you’ve decided that repairing the bond is the best way forward, we can help you along the way. It is important that the rabbits are not split up UNLESS THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY, or you will be back to square one and you will need to begin the process again from scratch. RABBIT BONDING. However even with new accommodation; it is not a good idea not to allow the rabbits to use the whole space immediately, but to build up over a period of a few days to a week. Allowing the rabbits out in the garden or run, or in their whole area after only a few days is likely to cause problems, so please be aware, only increase the territory after a good number of days (anything between 8-10 days) and do it gradually. From time-to-time, your rabbits may not follow the “typical” bonding behaviours, and things can get a little more complicated. We will agree a plan of action for you to follow, and agree a plan for follow-up support via telephone, email or Facebook Messenger, so we can guide you and your bunnies towards success. If your housing is a hutch or Wendy house with a run attached, then close off the run for at least a few days. We ask you to bring your rabbits to us, where we can provide a controlled, neutral and calm environment where we can observe the behaviours with you. My success rate on bonding is high, and although I will never claim to be an ‘expert’ on rabbits as they are complex, mysterious and sometimes paradoxical creatures, my love and commitment to them runs deep. Our “The Right Start” service is perfect for people who are just getting started with rabbit bonding. Need to register your pet with a veterinary practice or call a vet for emergency advice? Once the rabbits are spending one to two hours together daily without any problems they can be introduced into their intended living space, initially under supervision. Our Bonding Bootcamp facilities are within a fully enclosed warehouse unit, with minimal heating. Bonding Prices from April 2020 Pair . There is a suggested donation of £30 per session for this service. Our trained team of rabbit carers conduct daily bonding exercises and aim to get your rabbits bonded together and returned to you as a happy bonded pair or small group. Edie suggests this is a great exercise to break the ice at the beginning, after a game of chase, or a terrific ending to a date. Perhaps you have tried one or two sessions yourself without any success, or maybe you are just nervous about the whole situation and want someone with experience to show you the ropes from the outset. During this session we will support you through the process and help you with some exercises designed to mend those bridges. We give you all the tools you need to follow a typical rabbit bonding programme. If this ceased before homecoming and then begins again, it may be one or other rabbit deciding to try and assert themselves, and in some cases it may be a different rabbit to the one who was boss previously. Always speak to your vet for more detailed advice before attempting to bond rabbits. Finding a perfect companion for your rabbit is often thought to be a tricky experience. In fact, by your bunnies travelling together, you will find that their stress levels are reduced. Believe me in the past, before I was rabbit savvy it happened to me and it really does happen that quickly! If the introductions are going well you can introduce toys, hiding places, tunnels, etc., however you need to make sure there are enough for both rabbits. The RSPCA helps animals in England and Wales. I have never known a friendly rabbit to lose interest in human company, once they like you they always will. Build up the time they spend together, and once they are spending one to two hours together, without problems, they can be introduced to their intended living space. The owner intervening at the wrong time or in the wrong way. Unfortunately, we can't always get our rabbits to bond no matter how hard we try, and we do need to accept that some personalities are just simply not compatible. Rabbits are deeply emotional animals and they crave the companionship of their own kind. I have never had this happen, but there's always a first time and I will require you to sign a contract to verify that any injuries caused that result in veterinary treatment, you as the owner will be responsible for the payment of. If one of your bunnies needs an overnight stay at the vets, a bunny savvy vet should understand the need for the bonded bunnies to stay together and if he/she doesn’t, then you probably need to find another vet. If your rabbit’s accommodation is large, then find a way to reduce the space down in the initial stages of homecoming. In a larger shed, it may be useful to break down the space to a smaller area using a puppy pen or NIC cubes, which I can provide you with (£10 deposit refunded on safe return). Our Bonding Bootcamp appointments will be conducted utilising contactless drop-off and collection appointments only. I can’t stress enough that once bonded, the rabbits must never be split unless there is a real need to do so, such as illness where one needs special nursing care that can’t be done with company present, or if there is a risk of injury or disease. and it becomes clear that they intend to cause each other a major injury, I will separate and try again 12 hours later. Ouch!! It can be a very stressful experience for both rabbits and their owners! I also believe this is much easier on the rabbits as they have no bond with me. All rights reserved. Rabbits can be left alone together safely once they're showing positive behaviours towards one another. Initially, you can provide side by side accommodation that will allow the rabbits to see and smell each other, but also hide should they want to. This should be allowed to happen provided it doesn’t escalate into fighting or chasing that may be a precursor to injury. Back in 2010, when we had a neutered male/female pair, we decided to try and bond another (neutered) female in and form a group. We can offer Bonding Support Consultation services via Telephone or Video Call. Putting the rabbits in a carrier and taking them out for a drive can usually help to settle the small hiccups that occur in the bonding process, but if things take a turn for the worse. As one person I cannot change the way two million rabbits are kept. Owners are also asked to provide your rabbits normal food during their stay. This is when your rabbit is put in a pen with another rabbit. What happens when I take my ‘bonded’ rabbit's home? Will having a bonded partner change my rabbit? However, as you increase the number of rabbits, and importantly the number of personalities, the exercise does get a little more complicated. The answer to this is yes your rabbit will change, as each rabbit is different I can’t foresee how they will change but they will be a lot happier! All services listed below are therefore suspended, and we hope to reintroduce these at an appropriate stage in the future. Rare but again, it does happen!! More often than not owners intervene too quickly or panic and flap and pass thier anxiety on to the ‘bonding’ pair, resulting in a failed bonding. There is a suggested donation of £50 per session for this service. ", or "Are they ok together? ", or "Are they really happy?". Our trained team of rabbit carers conduct daily bonding exercises and aim to get your rabbits bonded together and returned to you as a happy bonded pair or small group. There is nothing more heartwarming as a rabbit lover than to watch two or more rabbits groom each other and snuggle up together. Our Bonding Bootcamp facilities are within a fully enclosed warehouse unit. We do not have volunteers on-site at all times. Choosing the opposite sex for bonding is advised as male-female bonds are a lot easier than same-sex bonds. We recommend considering the factors that may have caused this before proceeding with “Re-Bonding”. u are having problems bonding your rabbits and you decide to seek assistance from Derrick’s Den, then you will also need to continue the good work already done when you bring your rabbit’s home.
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