Sarah Wheeler Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 We have just become the proud owners of a pink rabbit eglu and run (many thanks to sparkleeee who pointed me in the direction of the Adtrader!) - and the next step is to find a bunny/bunnies to come and live in it. We have three daughters aged 8, 4 and 2 who will be very 'hands on' and so before I take the next step I wanted to get some advice on the best way forward: What breed would you recommend and is it better to have two for companionship? If so, how best do we go about this re male/female etc Would be v grateful for your replies as we are novices eager to learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 have a chat with your local RSPCA - that is where Bibble came from. There is a site which lists rabbits that need rehoming http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/ that should point you in the right direction. I found the RSPCA great because they assess the rabbit's temperament before allowing it to be rehomed (or at least my branch did). We knew that Bibble couldn't be housed with children which is why we brought her home. Others were ideal with children. Hope that helps - look forward to hearing how you get on! Claire x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Wheeler Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Many thanks for this great advice Claire - the link looks great too - we aim to put off getting the bunny until our return from holiday in early August (so that we can devote a lot of cuddles and attention!) but will certainly let you know what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriabunny Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Def get two as they love company and one will be a lonely bunny. It's so cute watching two together, they cuddle up and groom each other! The best pairing is boy-girl with them both neutered, or two girls (get them neutered too - prevents bunny PMT and more seriously cancer of the uterus, which is very common in rabbits). Two boys can live together if brought together as babies but they're more likely to fight. Dutch rabbits and dwarf lops have reputations as being v friendly, although what's more important is that the rabbits have been well socialised from birth (ie get them from a breeder if you can, rather than a pet shop - or find a rabbit rescue, your local rspca centre should be able to put you in touch with one near you). Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 My two mini-lop girls are very friendly and love to be cuddled. I got them from a lovely breeder called Karen Wren http://www.rossrabbits.co.uk. As Victoria wisely said - all bunnies will need neutering - the boys can get aggresive and spray, while the girls get grumpy and can also get uterine cancer. Make sure that you buy from a reputable breeder and that they have sexed them correctly. Karen is very knowledgeable and her site is a wealth of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi I have 2 rescue rabbits and they are very sociable, lively and friendly . Just go to a search engine (www.google.co.uk or anyone you think is best) then type in rescue rabbits then click on a result hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I agree with what everyone has said, please get two, they are much happier, and if you don't get time to spend with them, you at least know they have each other I have a dwarf dutch rescue bunny from the RSPCA, shes adorable, my boy is from a local breeder, hes lovely too, but they don't like being picked up but in every other way very friendly Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I must admit I would love a companion for Bibble but they said that she wouldn't bond with another bunny. I am wondering whether this is really so and if it will have changed now she has been spayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 She may well bond Claire, you have to introduce them carefully like with chooks - seperate/split accommodation at first. Try emailing Karen at Ross Rabbits for advice - she's fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...