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Bonding Bunnies - by Tom Speer
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- (1) Enclose yourself and the bunnies in an area small enough that you can
sit on the floor and lean against one wall of the enclosure and still reach
the buns.
- (2) When they appraoch each other (nose to nose) reach down and put your
hands on the back of their heads and gently push them down so their chins
are on the floor with their noses touching and stroke them until you see
their bodies start to relax and the tails go down.
- (3) Once relaxed gently and slowly move them forward until they are pressed
against each other cheek to cheek and continue gently petting them.
- (4) Once they appear relaxed again, slowly remove your hands but keep them
poised over the buns ,when you see them start to tense-up , begin petting
them until they are once more relaxed.
- (5) after "X" number of sessions (your judgment) try lifting your hands, keeping them just above them and let them react to each other and be
prepared to start all over if they begin fighting.
- (6) Once they start to appear fairly relaxed when you are not touching them
and dont almost immediately start to get tense when you remove your hands, you can start to relax a "little" yourself and let them explore the area.
As they approach each other during their adventure just be on the alert for
signs of aggression (tail lifting etc) and be ready to intervene.
This procedure has worked every time for me without injury to any of my
babies.
There are many different systems employed for bonding and of course rabbit
personalities differ greatly,so get as much advice as possible and pick the
system you think might work best for "you and your buns"
JMHO
bye for now
Tom Speer
[ and bonded pair ]
Cadbury & Patches, Amiel & Nadia,
Pancho & Jenny,Lover & Beauty,
Baby & Happy,Zoro & Pixie
[ tiny warren #1 ]
Dumbo,Mama,WhiteKnight ,Onespot ,
Boss & Lady
[ tiny warren #2 ]
Sunshine, Spotty,Blossom
& the memory of sweet Oneup
( now across the bridge)
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