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Post by Damazo » Tue, 09 Dec 2003 12:01:20



Hi everyone.  We haven't looked in on this newsgroup in years and we're glad
to see that it is still going strong.

We figured that this question has probably been addressed many times in the
past but we weren't able to find any current threads.

We had two lops, Willy and Chloe.  We lost Chloe last year to cancer and
Willy has never been the same.  He has become very unsocial and rarely wants
to come out of his room.  It's the saddest thing.  He is 7 years old and we
didn't want to see him spend the rest of his life moping in his box.

We went to the humane society and discovered a little 2 year old lop.  We
have named him Norbert.  He has scoliosis.  We were hesitant to adopt a male
but he had been there more than a month and we thought no one would take him
because of his condition.  We fell in love with him.  Now if only we could
get Willy to do the same.

We were wondering if anyone had some advice on the possibility of bonding
two males.  When we put them together, Norbert sprays and drops turds
everywhere eventhough he has been neutered.  Willy doesn't.  We attempt
introductions in a neutral room.    They have started fighting ie biting and
boxing.  We don't let it continue out of fear that one will get injured.

Any suggestions anyone can offer would be appreciated.  Also, we have found
little information on scoliosis in rabbits and wondered if anyone had some
insight on the long term.  Norbert's mobility is fine now but we are unsure
of what the future holds.

Thanks in advance,
Julie and Gerry

 
 
 

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Post by Judy and Precio » Tue, 09 Dec 2003 13:55:03


Welcome to APR the wonderful *** world of bunny lovers. I am sure there is
some people on here that can help you. Right now I cant help you because I only
have one rabbit at this time. I just thought I would welcome you a board.

Judy and Precious (I'm just being curious if I am getting a friend :) ....my
paws are crossed)
    (Y)
    ( ' ' )
O((''') (''')
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Post by Anit » Tue, 09 Dec 2003 22:36:52


Bonding two males can be difficult, but if they aren't too combative, it can
be done.  Are they both neutered?  The urge to mount is really strong in
unaltered males, which can start battles -- particularly if both are
*** types.

If they are both neutered, you can try setting one in a cage (where the
other can't bite through the cage) in an area where the other is running
around.  Then you can switch the one who is in the cage and let the other
run around.  This may help them get used to each other.  If you feel they
are used to each other and there is no fighting, you may have some luck
putting them together in a neutral area.  This worked for me when I was
bonding males and females.  I don't know how it will work for males and
males.

Good luck.  We have a few people here who have two males.  They should have
some good advice.

Anita, Jessie, and Quark


...> We were wondering if anyone had some advice on the possibility of
bonding

Quote:
> two males.  When we put them together, Norbert sprays and drops turds
> everywhere eventhough he has been neutered.  Willy doesn't.  We attempt
> introductions in a neutral room.  ...

 
 
 

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Post by Sue Frenc » Wed, 10 Dec 2003 01:40:58


If Norbert was neutered at the shelter, maybe his hormones haven't
completely worked their way out of his system yet.  He may also need a while
to settle into his new home.

Perhaps they could use a slower introduction.  You could baby-gate Norbert
into a particular room and he and Willy could have a few months to get used
to each other through the gate.  I never thought Max would bond with another
rabbit.  Given half a chance, he might have killed his brother, who also
lived with us for a while.  When Tracker left, Max directed his animosity
toward Flurry.  I wasn't really hoping to bond Max with Flurry, but
eventually he got tired of trying to bite Flurry through the gate.  He
apparently got tired of being alone, too.  The bonding went pretty easily
then.

If your bunnies are caged, you could use side-by-side cages.
--
Sue, Flurry, and Max
http://home.nycap.rr.com/safrench/
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Quote:
> Hi everyone.  We haven't looked in on this newsgroup in years and we're
glad
> to see that it is still going strong.

> We figured that this question has probably been addressed many times in
the
> past but we weren't able to find any current threads.

> We had two lops, Willy and Chloe.  We lost Chloe last year to cancer and
> Willy has never been the same.  He has become very unsocial and rarely
wants
> to come out of his room.  It's the saddest thing.  He is 7 years old and
we
> didn't want to see him spend the rest of his life moping in his box.

> We went to the humane society and discovered a little 2 year old lop.  We
> have named him Norbert.  He has scoliosis.  We were hesitant to adopt a
male
> but he had been there more than a month and we thought no one would take
him
> because of his condition.  We fell in love with him.  Now if only we could
> get Willy to do the same.

> We were wondering if anyone had some advice on the possibility of bonding
> two males.  When we put them together, Norbert sprays and drops turds
> everywhere eventhough he has been neutered.  Willy doesn't.  We attempt
> introductions in a neutral room.    They have started fighting ie biting
and
> boxing.  We don't let it continue out of fear that one will get injured.

> Any suggestions anyone can offer would be appreciated.  Also, we have
found
> little information on scoliosis in rabbits and wondered if anyone had some
> insight on the long term.  Norbert's mobility is fine now but we are
unsure
> of what the future holds.

> Thanks in advance,
> Julie and Gerry

 
 
 

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Post by mixte » Wed, 10 Dec 2003 02:23:55


unfortunately i don't have any good info for you regarding the bonding
process.  i have three rabbits that live in three different rooms of my
house.  i have started to switch cages between the two females and will try
to bond them in earnest in the spring.

just wanted to welcome you back (even though i don't remember you) and tell
you how glad i am to hear that you adopted norbert.  even if you don't bond
them, it's nice to know he has found you both.

mickey, morgan, thumper & dipper


Quote:
> Hi everyone.  We haven't looked in on this newsgroup in years and we're
glad
> to see that it is still going strong.

> We figured that this question has probably been addressed many times in
the
> past but we weren't able to find any current threads.

> We had two lops, Willy and Chloe.  We lost Chloe last year to cancer and
> Willy has never been the same.  He has become very unsocial and rarely
wants
> to come out of his room.  It's the saddest thing.  He is 7 years old and
we
> didn't want to see him spend the rest of his life moping in his box.

> We went to the humane society and discovered a little 2 year old lop.  We
> have named him Norbert.  He has scoliosis.  We were hesitant to adopt a
male
> but he had been there more than a month and we thought no one would take
him
> because of his condition.  We fell in love with him.  Now if only we could
> get Willy to do the same.

> We were wondering if anyone had some advice on the possibility of bonding
> two males.  When we put them together, Norbert sprays and drops turds
> everywhere eventhough he has been neutered.  Willy doesn't.  We attempt
> introductions in a neutral room.    They have started fighting ie biting
and
> boxing.  We don't let it continue out of fear that one will get injured.

> Any suggestions anyone can offer would be appreciated.  Also, we have
found
> little information on scoliosis in rabbits and wondered if anyone had some
> insight on the long term.  Norbert's mobility is fine now but we are
unsure
> of what the future holds.

> Thanks in advance,
> Julie and Gerry

 
 
 

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Post by Professo » Wed, 10 Dec 2003 03:21:18


Hi, Julie and Gerry,

I'm the group's magician.  I have the most bonded rabbits
you ever saw. they never stop grooming each other.

My method:
1. Find a small carrying case, just large enough for the two
rabbits

2. Stuff the rabbits in the case. (Don't hurt them. :)

3. Place the case, with the rabbits on the passenger seat of
your car.

4. Drive like a madman for about an hour. (Or like a
magician, trying to make a show)

5. Return home, remove the rabbits and place them together
in front of a bowl of fresh washed kale.

6. Repeat as necessary.  :)

(aside) I knew you guys were waiting for this.  ;)

--
Professor Sparkle & The Magic Rabbits

 
 
 

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Post by mixte » Wed, 10 Dec 2003 05:04:07



Quote:
> Hi, Julie and Gerry,

> I'm the group's magician.  I have the most bonded rabbits
> you ever saw. they never stop grooming each other.

> My method:
> 1. Find a small carrying case, just large enough for the two
> rabbits

> 2. Stuff the rabbits in the case. (Don't hurt them. :)

> 3. Place the case, with the rabbits on the passenger seat of
> your car.

> 4. Drive like a madman for about an hour. (Or like a
> magician, trying to make a show)

> 5. Return home, remove the rabbits and place them together
> in front of a bowl of fresh washed kale.

> 6. Repeat as necessary.  :)

> (aside) I knew you guys were waiting for this.  ;)

> --
> Professor Sparkle & The Magic Rabbits

LOL........figures you would know just how to do it professor.......are you
sure you didn't wave your magic wand and say a spell?

mickey

 
 
 

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Post by Professo » Wed, 10 Dec 2003 07:03:05


That too!
--
Professor Sparkle & The Magic Rabbits
Quote:

> LOL........figures you would know just how to do it professor.......are you
> sure you didn't wave your magic wand and say a spell?

 
 
 

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Post by Damazo » Wed, 10 Dec 2003 08:06:51


Oh it appears I messed up and replied to everyone privately.  You know it's
been a long time since I've been on a news group.  I just wanted to drop
another line to say thanks in public this time.

You guys have given us something to work with.

 
 
 

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Post by Carri » Wed, 10 Dec 2003 08:24:07


prof. Could you let me know if you get the email I sent earlier... I have a
funny feeling you are not getting everything I am sending. Sent a couple a
few days ago...
--
Carrie Twilight and Venus
http://community.webshots.com/user/carriephlyons
www.lyonsmusic.co.uk
carriephlyons at btinternet dot com
Non illigitamus carborundum


Quote:
> That too!
> --
> Professor Sparkle & The Magic Rabbits


> > LOL........figures you would know just how to do it professor.......are
you
> > sure you didn't wave your magic wand and say a spell?

 
 
 

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Post by Judith Gordo » Wed, 10 Dec 2003 08:53:24


Quote:

> Hi, Julie and Gerry,

> I'm the group's magician.  I have the most bonded rabbits you ever
> saw. they never stop grooming each other.

> My method:
> 1. Find a small carrying case, just large enough for the two rabbits

> 2. Stuff the rabbits in the case. (Don't hurt them. :)

> 3. Place the case, with the rabbits on the passenger seat of your car.

> 4. Drive like a madman for about an hour. (Or like a magician, trying
> to make a show)

> 5. Return home, remove the rabbits and place them together in front of
> a bowl of fresh washed kale.

> 6. Repeat as necessary.  :)

> (aside) I knew you guys were waiting for this.  ;)

I'm killing myself laughing as I imagine this. I'm kind of dubious about
the psychology involved but hey, whatever works.

Judith Arwen and Sproing

 
 
 

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Post by Professo » Wed, 10 Dec 2003 09:32:06


Just got your letter. Thanks.


My responses were  12/6, 12/5, & 12/5  ???
--
Professor Sparkle & The Magic Rabbits

Quote:

> prof. Could you let me know if you get the email I sent earlier... I have a
> funny feeling you are not getting everything I am sending. Sent a couple a
> few days ago...