My bunny is a 4 month old polish dwarf rabbit. I dont see her often as I'd like to, and I hear rabbits are social creatures. but I also dont want them to fight. I have a doe, and she is very nice and sweet. I'd be getting another female.
Will my rabbit prefer another dwarf rabbit, or could I get a lop or a lionmaine rabbit?
2007-01-16 17:48:39 · 14 answers · asked by Sammy 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
another female would be a fantastic idea.
they love to be around other ppl or animals.
yesterday i got my first eva rabbit to put with my guinea-pigs.
they love each other so much that i dont know why i didnt get a dwarf rabbit earlier.
go for it the worst that can happen is..................NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s i named him max an he is sitting on my lap this verry second eating a carrot.
2007-01-20 14:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by single_pringle01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Females might fight. I'd get a male and neuter him.
I had two rabbits who were companions to each other. I had the male neutered, as it was a simpler operation than spaying, and rabbits don't take too well to medical procedures.
They got along well. They still mated frequently, and the female would go through "false pregnancies" where she'd get all "nest-y" and shun the male for a few days ... but for the most part they were wonderful for each other.
My female rabbit got killed by a raccoon last spring (I thought the enclosure was secure, but no), so I have gone out of my way to spend some extra lovin' time with the lonely male. He's become quite fat and affectionate.
2007-01-16 17:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't get 2 rabbits, first off a doe who has been in her own cage for while considers it her territory, if you add another rabbit they may fight and hurt each other, rabbits are actually solitary animals, not social animals. also a a polish dwarf is not a breed,just a mix. There is also a lionhead not loinmane lol. just thought i would let you know that
2007-01-17 10:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by Olivia W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you do not have much time for your bunny, it'll be nice to get her company so she will not be lonely.
Your bunny is still quite young, so it shouldnt be that hard to bond her with another. It is easier to bond 2 opposite sex bunnies, but you will have to sterlise one of them. (you do not wan a litter of babies!)
I believe your rabbit will have no preference abt the breed of the new rabbit you're getting, but i'm not sure if the difference in size will cause a problem. If they're both frenly, there shouldnt be.
Remember to introduce them on a neutral ground (meaning, not ur current bunny house, coz she will be defensive of her home). You may find out more tips on how to bond them from:
http://www.hrss.net/aar/care/care_bond_knowwhat.html
2007-01-16 22:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits enjoy companionship as do other animals. As long as the rabbit is the same sex, it will be beneficial for the other rabbit to have company. I would suggest the same type of rabbit. They tend to live longer. There will always be a dominant one, and that is all right.
2007-01-16 18:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon how previous your rabbit is, it may not be solid concept to get yet another rabbit because of the fact the rabbit you have have been given now could be aggressive or jealous in direction of the different rabbit and act very dominant, bullying and probably hurting the different rabbit. yet once you have purely had your rabbit a pair of days it will be ok. Your rabbit should not be lonely in case you spend assorted time with it, so do not trouble approximately it being lonely : ) wish it facilitates : )
2016-10-31 08:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits socialise very well but do not practice birth control; watch out for the iminent population problem if you pick her a partner. Ask the vet for assistance if problem arises.
2007-01-16 18:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by ttteo0328 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet you they will fight. Rabbits can get pretty teritorial. Definitely don't get a male rabbit, or you will have many many rabbits to worry about later.
2007-01-16 17:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by kingshighway77 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not recomended to put two rabbits together in a cage,they will fight.
2007-01-16 17:53:44 · answer #9 · answered by elizabeth v 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its really nice to get another bunny but remember to take care of them both and dont show favoritism..when you show favoritism the one will get mad and im telling even animals commit suicide..no jokes..
2007-01-16 18:17:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋