Moon's Graden

My bunny is 6 month old now and spayed.  I saw an adorable neutered male
bunny and wondered if Sasha would be happy to have a friend like him.  If
they did get along, could they stay in the same cage during the day and use
the same litter?  I just want to know if my bunny would be happier with
another bunny.  I know this must vary from rabbit to rabbit, but how can I
tell?

From my experience you don't have to have two bunnies, but two bunnies are
nice to have and when you aren't home and stuff, they have each other for
company and mischief :)

A neutered male would be an idea companion for your female...you would have
to bond them. Keep them in separate cages for a short time so they each get
used to the other's scent. Then introduce them in a controlled neutral area.
Some try putting them in the bath tub, but it has to be an area that your
Sasha hasn't claimed as her territory.

They will try tousling and vying for top bunny status, but don't let them
fight...
After they bond, yes, you can keep them in the same cage.

Here is a sight about bunny bonding
http://www.rabbit.org/chapters/san-diego/behavior/bonding-tips.html

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It would all depend on how well they bond and how big the cage is.  Max and
Trixie are inseparable for the most part and they share a cage, but sometimes
they do fight a bit.  Which mostly consists of them sitting on different levels
of their condo.
Bonding can be very tough.  If you get the other bun (which I think you should
definitely do), be prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.  They may not
get along, so be ready for separate cages and play time/space.  But there is
nothing on this earth cuter than two bunnies in love.
Melanie

Hi Brian,
I think Sasha would like a friend for company. She's still at a young age
and more likely to accept another rabbit. They could stay in the same cage
eventually but would need to be seperate to start with.
Also check how long ago the male was neutered as they still get frisky for
sometime after the op.
      alison

In my opinion, no pet should be solitary - but should always have a companion,
unless the human can guarentee a 24 hour presence.

Ha!

I have to agree with you!  I think all bunnies should have a bunny
companion...unfortunately, Misha our four year old angora doesn't
agree....we got him a year old boy...I know..I should have that a
girl..but this little mini lop was about to be put under at the spca and
I HAD to save him..both are neutered...but misha hates him...misha
totally thinks of everything as his space..so poor mauli has to live in
a big pen for his protection!!!  He does get to run around though...we
have tried bonding...had a couple of huge fights..mostly misha biting
and mauli protecting himself..now Misha will tolerate him at times but
can't be trusted to not nip Mauli...so they can not be left alone
together!  I thought that misha would like a friend when he was home
alone during the day..but more often than not when I come home Misha is
in the other room under the bed...as far away from mauli as possible!!
But on the plus side....they now eat breakfast side by side separated by
the fence....though...

I keep hoping misha will accept him but it's been 6 months..I won't get
rid of mauli..he's adorable and very good..but I feel sorry for him
because he just wants to play and misha always growls at him.

rhonda

I think it depends on the bunny...Jess is an only child and loves all the
attention and being spoiled.
Alissa and Jess
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Hey Rhonda,

Take victories wherever you find them!  There is still hope for your feuding
furballs.
Cathy & Watson