Bonding Bunnies

If you started out with one pet bunny and decided to add another as a playmate, you may've found out it isn't as easy as bringing home the new bun and popping it into the cage with Bunny No. 1. If it did work out that easily for you (as it did for us when we introduced Peaches to Ohso), you're more the exception than the rule.

Rabbits are territorial and live by social hierarchies. There's a chance that your buns won't get along, and that they'll fight. It's absolutely scary when rabbits fight; fur will fly and there may be blood. I found this awesome video that shows step-by-step how to bond bunnies. There will still not be a 100% guarantee that the bond will take, but this method seems like the least stressful way of introducing potential new buddies.

Welcome to Tails from Bunton Abbey, Our Bunny Blog!

If you've got rabbit kids, you know their hi jinks can be quite entertaining, but bunnies are also pretty high maintenance, very social, and require more attention than most people are aware. They are affectionate and sometimes moody. Buns are definitely not meant to live out their lives cramped in a small cage. They need room to roam...and to binky! If you're considering adopting a bunny, be prepared for a 10-year commitment! 

A little about us: 

We're a family of five humans (sandi [me, blogkeeper]; hubby; a currently 19-y.o. daughter; a currently 17-y.o. son; a currently 6 y.o. son) and nine bunnies: Ohso, Peaches, Saber, Twitch, Poptart, Pumpkin, Zombun, Sugar and Frank.  

Watch for bunny photos, tips, links to our favorite bunny websites, and more! Have a bunny question? Ask! I'm not a bunny expert, but know quite a bit about the buns and if I don't know the answer, I'll help you find it!

Until then, meet some of the family!

This is Ohso (aka Daddy Ohss). My daughter brought him home one spring day last year (after my telling her several times that we CAN'T and WON'T have pets). He quickly won me over by snuggling into my neck and giving me tons of kisses. He whimpers and cries for me and when I pick him up, he's the happiest boy ever. <3

This is Pumpkin, born in October 2012. He's a super love bug and a big snuggler. His favorite place to play is on our bed!

This is my hubby with Poptart (female b. Sept. 2012) in the background and Sugar (male, b. Oct 2012) up front. We were trying a little bonding time, but so far Poptart's resisting bonding with anyone. More on bunny bonding later....

This is our son (age 6) and Frank, born Oct. 2012

Frank, posing for the camera:

Photography tip: if your bun won't sit still for a photo, give him a little treat to occupy him for a minute. A baby carrot, a small bunch of kale, or a natural fruit snack all work great!