| Bonding Bunnies *All information contained herein is based on our experience and opinions* |
| Aren't they adorable! Patches & Lilly Neutered male/unspayed female bonded pair (living with Christie, Jared & Mark in VA - thanks for the pics!) |
| Lots of folks are concerned about the idea of a bunny living a solitary life. They fear the bunny will be become lonely and bored, just doesn't seem "right" in our couple-oriented society. While research indicates that indeed rabbits usually live a solitary life, it is entirely possible to bond a pair. The best way we've found is a neutered buck paired with a spayed or unspayed doe. Typically vets won't do a neuter until the buck is 5-6 months old. Therefore the pair must be separated when the buck is 4 months old and kept apart until he is fixed to avoid the possibility of an unwanted litter. Some comments from Christie in VA regarding her bonded pair: "All I can say is that they have loved each other from the minute we put them back together. I don't know if they remembered each other from when they were at your place or if it would have gone well regardless. It was about 3 months that they lived separately here before I could put them together after Patches' surgery. I think if you have young children who you are thinking about getting a bunny for, get two, that way if the children are not as attentive to the bunny in the long run, they always have a bunny friend to keep them company. I have never regretted getting two!" Listed below is information on vets in the regional area who are experienced and reasonably priced for bunny spay/neuters. They will require a pre-op visit to check the health of the rabbit before surgery. |
| This is Noah and Margie. Margie was an older "retired" brood doe when she came to live with Noah. She was spayed and they bonded immediately. Just look at them! How cute! Thanks so much for the pictures, Trisha |
| Regional Vets Highly Recommdended by our Pet Folks |
| Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital Dr. Bonnie Brown Williamsburg, VA 757.565.6000 www.jollypond.com |
| Avian & Exotic Vet Services Dr. Vanessa Rolfe 2205 West Main Street Salem, VA 540.387.2212 |
| Dixie Trail Animal Clinic 3044 Medlin Drive Raleigh, NC 919.781.5977 Oxbow Hay products available |
| Stahl Exotic Animal Vet Services Dr. Scott Stahl 111-A Center Street South Vienna, VA 703.281.3750 www.seavs.com Oxbow Hay products available |
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