r/Rabbits • u/SunshineAndSquats • Sep 17 '25
Bonding If I get Bunjamin a husbun, will he still like hanging out with his human family?
Bunjamin loves being around us. He follows us around the house, sits on the couch with us, and is such a sweet and curious guy. My spouse and I are thinking about getting a bunny for him so he won’t be lonely when we are out.
Will he still like hanging out with us if he has a friend? I’m willing to make the sacrifice for his happiness, but I want to prepare my family that we might become chopped liver.
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u/lsfmes Sep 17 '25
no actually! so this is extremely dangerous because if you get him a husbun bunjarmim will move out cause if ur married but still living with mom and dad thas just like SO embarrassing!! but the real question is are you ready for a bunson in law??
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
The husbun the rescue recommended for Bunjamin is very handsome and seems like he is going to want to spend their summers in Europe away from us. 😭
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u/mayonaizmyinstrument Sep 17 '25
Two DINK buns, off in Ibunza, surrendering to the gaycation
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u/whysonew27 Sep 17 '25
Bunjamin has got to be the cutest bun I have ever seen in my life
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
Thank you! He said “you’re welcome” and ran off to eat the cabinets.
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u/whysonew27 Sep 17 '25
That’s such a bunjamin reply we all have such a privledge to have been graced with his gaze
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u/NotLucasDavenport Sep 17 '25
Bunjamin seems concerned that those cabinets are not going to eat themselves
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u/cwningen95 Sep 17 '25
I loooove him, that grumpy face 🥹
My bonded pair definitely love each other more than they love me, but they still seek out attention and treats; my favourite is when they smoosh their heads together so I can give them both head scratches at the same time
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 17 '25
He was offended I sneezed because how dare I sneeze in his presence???
I can tell he wants bunny snuggles because he always lowers his head for us to groom him. I try but I just have silly human hands, not a cool rabbit mouth.
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u/Glum-Buy7202 Sep 18 '25
Mine do that too and i am in awe of such level of cuteness I never knew existed!!!!!!
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u/Thick_Reality_5889 Sep 17 '25
It's entirely possible he'll still hang out with you, but do be prepared for a decline. Buns really thrive with their own kind though and two happy buns are SO much fun to watch! Well done for being prepared to make the sacrifice, he will appreciate it even if he shows it by showing it less 😂
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
Oh no this is what I’m worried about. Two bunnies is twice the cuteness though so I guess it’s a trade off. We can appreciate him from a far.
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u/Teneniel Sep 17 '25
They also communicate their naughty ideas to each other so you will get more than twice the mischief
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
He’s already an agent of chaos so I guess we will just live in a cordless house if there are two of them sharing evil plans.
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u/Fearless-Start_7 Sep 17 '25
Oh yeah another thing my guy was super destructive to everything he could get his mouth on and ever since I bonded my bunnies he has not destroyed a single cord (he chewed through atleast 20 in the 6 months I had him at the time would chewed through cord protectors) he even chewed through my Snakes heat lamp cord that had a really thick cord protector on it 😭
Now however she is the destructive one.. but she is not nearly as bad as he was i think he was just stressed out and was taking his frustrations out on everything
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u/Thick_Reality_5889 Sep 18 '25
I'm going through that same thing at the moment. My big boy passed away a few months ago and my girl has been incredibly destructive since, she's eating so much dang carpet 😭 I have two boys to bond with her, they were recently nuetered though and one of them has raging hormones so I need to wait for him to chill tf out before I can start bonding
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u/Thick_Reality_5889 Sep 17 '25
Mine would be lookout for eachother. One behind the curtain eating something it shouldn't, the other sitting behind them and suddenly bolting when I come in the room 😂
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u/ShotMammoth8266 Sep 17 '25
🐰Okay so while I'm distracting hoomin by chewing on the wall, you go and pee on their bed
🐇Aye aye, captain!
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u/leo-sapiens Sep 17 '25
Actually the cuteness is at least quadrupled because they lounge around together and it’s so cute it’s brain melting
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u/Monkeyrat84 Sep 17 '25
I have a bun that looks just like Bunjamin, Bjorn who’s a Flemish Giant. We got him a husbun around age 2 and he did change, to an extent. He doesn’t lick me like he used to but he’s still super sweet and loves time together, but it’s so clear that he and his husbun are numero uno in each other’s lives. Honestly it’s so sweet to see how much they love each other and to watch how protective his tiny husbun is over him. I think the trade off is worth it, Bunjamin will live an even richer life with an expanded family. ❤️
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
This is the love story I want for my boy! We are looking at fostering a Flemish giant. Fingers crossed they like each other.
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u/Thick_Reality_5889 Sep 17 '25
It's not a given that he will stop, you might just have two buns on the sofa 😂 I guess it depends on who he pairs with 😊
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u/Fearless-Start_7 Sep 17 '25
It is SO Adorable to see them cuddling and follow each other around and just interact in general
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u/cilantroprince Sep 17 '25
I’ve never experienced a decline from bonded bunnies, personally. My bunnies that like people, still like people when another bunny is in the picture. Those that are more reserved anyway tend to prefer their own kind.
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u/fullpurplejacket Sep 17 '25
My current bun has been a widow since May and he’s just been brought inside for autumn winter and he’s more content with his own company outside but enjoys company inside, but he’s till reclusive, he will come and lick you after you stroke him sufficiently but he’s not needy he prefers his own company.
I suppose they all have their own personalities though, like us, that’s why I love em
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u/drakeexplorations Sep 17 '25
I agree 💯! My love bug still always comes and lays beside me and gives me kisses and he has two newer brothers! 🥰
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u/Illustrious-Sky1886 Sep 17 '25
I love his colour!!!
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
Thank you! The rescue said he’s an American chinchilla. I think he’s just the handsomest boy ever.
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u/PieVast5203 I bunnies Sep 17 '25
I thought the photo was in black and white at first! Amazing colour!
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u/Murky-Courage2477 Sep 17 '25
His face is telling me he doesn’t enjoy hanging out with his family as it is.
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u/MissLyss12 Sep 17 '25
When I got my baby a friend, I knew he was going to be so happy to have someone to play with and lay with while I was at work. What I didn’t anticipate was that he wouldn’t seek out my attention anymore. I still give him lots of pets, but he doesn’t enjoy my company as much as he used to. He hops away after a few minutes. Each rabbit is different and yours may be just as lovely and playful as ever with a new friend.
But there is a more important part to the story. Though my rabbit did become less social with the humans in my family, it is only because he is so filled with love with his bunny family. He spends hours everyday cuddle up with his friend. He gets all the grooming he wants and he gratefully grooms right back. He is only less social with me because of how loved he already feels. Every moment I miss our special cuddle time, I remember it’s because he is just that much happier to have that cuddle with his friend.
So yeah, there is a potential that your bunny doesn’t interact quite as much as before, but let that be a testament to how fulfilled they feel with their own bun family.
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u/nattykin Sep 17 '25
My experience:
When my late Winston was single, he was very bonded with my husband (me too; but they had a special bond). We decided he needed a lady friend because he was so perfect and sweet, and adopted Alice.
It took a year of bonding, but once they were bonded, they were always together, both free rein in a house, but never out of eye-shot.
Winston never lost his bond to my husband, and since Alice adored Winston (everyone did, he was perfect), she also became bonded to my husband because she copied Winston on everything. We have a lot of space, but most of the time, the four of would be all hanging out together within touching distance. Our weird little warren.
The unexpected part of this was after Winston passed. It was absolutely devastating to all of us, but are now developing a stronger relationship with Alice because she’s a single bun, bonded directly to her humans, where before, her bond to us was through Winston. It’s pretty special to experience, and feels like a little gift from our boy.
I hope that makes sense - I’m stoned and really love my bunnies 🤣
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u/Strong_Signature_650 Sep 17 '25
Did you ask him if he's homosexual though?
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 17 '25
I would never assume his sexuality. But I did catch him cruising petfinder with the sex set to male two days ago.
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u/MrFavorable Sep 17 '25
We have two male bunnies that we got together. They’re the best of pals. After we learned that them humping each other was to establish dominance we took them in to get fixed. They’re still the best of pals. They’re always lying next to each other.
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u/LAUREL_16 Sep 17 '25
Did you ask OP if Bunjamin is actually a boy? I saw a female rabbit on this sub named Stanley, and not because she was misgendered when she was adopted.
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u/Guy-McDo Sep 18 '25
OP refers to Bunjamin as a he in the body text. I still dunno how OP found out their Rabbit’s gay but good for him.
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u/cottontailart Sep 17 '25
My boy did, he still got jealous if I spoke to other people and would even sit on his lil sofa he still uses to listen in on what we spoke about c:
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
Tell me more about this bunny sofa…
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u/cottontailart Sep 17 '25
Its just a small dog sofa I got in sale off shein of all places, I got it in a black Friday sale, I looked like all over the net and when I saw this in faux leather I thought perfect, u can get human sized ones (I want one) where you can snuggle with them
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
This sounds hilarious and adorable. We need a bunny sofa!
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u/cottontailart Sep 17 '25
If u just type in dog sofas or dog beds u can see loads of designs and sizes cos my boys a nethie mix there was enough space for 3 more nethies on his but that was the smallest lol
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u/SgtDusty Sep 17 '25
I would be very very cautious of a male + male partnership. I’ve heard of it working, but it is usually easier to bond M+F instead and avoid the stress of bonding.
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
Unfortunately over here in bun-less nowheresville our only rabbit rescue has two bunnies. A male bunny with a successful career who saves puppies from burning buildings; and a female bunny known as “the biter”.
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u/charlierabbit26 Sep 18 '25
I’m with you on this. It can be a risky pairing. I have my boy bun because he and his brother decided to fight it out for their new territory and were both returned to the shelter by their original adopter. I’ve also had a bond break between two females. Definitely recommend OP waiting for the male-female pair if an eligible lady comes up for adoption!
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u/annieL00 Sep 18 '25
I had my Dusky as a solo bun for 7 years, and even after I got him my lil Lily, he still loved being with us. The biggest difference was that he was no longer lonely and anxious when I was away. He had a bun wife and a hoomin family in his old age ❤️
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u/AdDirect7698 Sep 17 '25
He may decline to hang out as much. He probably will still like hanging out but will play more and hang out with a friend. They'll entertain each other happily, once bonded
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u/mayonaizmyinstrument Sep 17 '25
Yes, I think he will, he just will spend less time with you. However, if the husbun is also very affectionate, you could have even more bunny love time. Prepare to never pee alone, never even think about the kitchen without summoning a shadow (or two), and for coordinated attacks when you're eating something on the couch. I've seen bunnies descend into a feeding frenzy and coordinate hijinks to steal food right out of our mouths.
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u/ProperEarwig Sep 17 '25
I had my first bun solo for about 9 months, when I got him a mate his relationship with me did not change at all! He still slept by my feet while I worked every day, he still hung out with us a lot. But when we weren’t around he had her for company. Unfortunately he passed away, leaving his bun wife solo and we got her another bun to hang out with. They both spend a LOT of time with me.
I suppose it just depends on the buns’ personalities. If you get a bunny that likes human company and loves being snuggled then it’s likely you’ll have two bunnies following you around everywhere! If you get a bunny that doesn’t like humans, then it’s likely Bunjamin would prefer the new bun’s company over yours, and that might make a dent in your relationship
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u/CacklingFerret Sep 17 '25
I had three girls and while they absolutely preferred to spend their time together, they still were very affectionate with me. One liked to sleep on my bed and cuddle with me, one enjoyed play time in the evening and one always followed me around when the others were asleep (she didn't sleep as much as them for some reason). Ofc they won't be as focused on you compared to a solo bunny but I think they can be much happier that way. And what makes my pets happy makes me happy, even if it means fewer cuddles for me.
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u/Popular-Possession49 Sep 17 '25
Our boy, Bruce, used to follow us everywhere and watch tv on the couch with us too. He was actually so social we got him a sister because we too felt bad any time we left the house! I’d say now he spends about 1/2-3/4 of the time with us, but hes clearly so happy having a friend and we dont feel guilty for being out anymore. He looks like a brown version of your bun, actually.
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u/Karla_Darktiger Sep 17 '25
My first rabbit still runs up to me all the time despite having had two separate partners in the past two years. His current one definitely doesn't come up to me as much as him, but she does still come over to me (especially if I have food)
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u/zalandanger Sep 17 '25
My wife and I are in the same process with our bun, Ponyboy. She’s so sweet and nice but ultimately lonely and a little scared of humans. It doesn’t help that whenever I try to spend time with her all my cats swarm me for the attention.
So we are looking for a Soda Pop for our Ponyboy in hopes she will have a pal to run around with that she can trust.
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u/Sternfritters Sep 17 '25
My boys were very much momma boys until they were bonded. Finny used to bite me when I stopped petting him and Oni would sleep in bed with me and follow me around everywhere. They don’t pay me much mind anymore but the companionship they give eachother is worth it, even though I miss when I was their whole world lol
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u/themidnightbak3r Sep 17 '25
My sister’s bun was still obsessed with her. My recommendation tho is to get a female as the male to male pairing is the hardest to bond. It’s not impossible but def more difficult
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u/Stock_Necessary_6993 Sep 18 '25
my rabbit was super loving towards the hoomans, but the moment we adopted a girlbun he has forgotten we existed lol
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u/Safe_Extension_4044 Sep 18 '25
He will likely bond more with the bun, but having a bunny friend will enrich his life big time. It is his first time living too!
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 18 '25
Oh this really puts it in perspective! I do want him living his best bunny life.
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u/thisiswhowewere89 Sep 18 '25
First, he is regal. Second, he deserves a bff because he is so regal!! He will need you less but love you more for providing him so much joy. There’s nothing quite like watching two best bunny friends go through life together. Highly advise similar ages if you can and do lots of bunny dates at your local rescue to see who he seems to have the best early connection with. That will make it a LOT easier going at home but know that it can take a long time still!
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u/marissazam Sep 17 '25
My bun used to like cuddling with me and come to me for pets. Since I got a friend for him, he doesn’t really want a lot to do with me haha. He does let me come over to cuddle him but doesn’t come to me much anymore. I feel like its a good thing for him though
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u/AnnabellaPies Sep 17 '25
Mine likes to be near us but after Ashley got Max she was more attached to him and stopped sitting on the couch nearby
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u/drakeexplorations Sep 17 '25
Yes! My boy that's super affectionate still wants my love and he has two friends! 🥰🥰🥰
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u/electricshadow Sep 17 '25
We recently got a Holland Lop for our Rex about three months ago and while they both come out to the living room and kitchen to say hi, they really like hanging out in their room together. Before, our Rex followed us around like a shadow.
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u/Smoresbun Sep 17 '25
He’s so adorable! It depends. I have two sets of bonded pairs. 2 of them went from being absolute snugglers but now prefer the rabbit they’re bonded to. They still hang out with us but it’s not like it was before. Another splits his time. The last one seems to still prefer hanging out with us but does enjoy having a bonded friend.
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u/Give_me_your_bunnies Sep 17 '25
My little man still came to me for cuddles and pats, just less. But it was worth seeing him so much happier!
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u/Slavkan12 Sep 17 '25
It depends. I got my bun Arabella a sister after about a year and it was a wild ride. The bonding was a long and grueling journey, in the end they settled on tolerating each other, which means attention has remained firmly on the hoomans.
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u/Independent_Pin1041 Sep 17 '25
Personally I had a shy bun who totally came out of his shell when we got his wifey. She’s super spunky and cuddly, and he likes to follow her so he’s pretty cuddly too now!
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u/EnvironmentalGap1820 Sep 17 '25
Do you know what breed Bunjamin is ? I have the same bun , both looks and color. Never really could find his breed 😅
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u/SunshineAndSquats Sep 17 '25
The rescue said he’s an American chinchilla! You have fantastic taste in buns!
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u/EnvironmentalGap1820 Sep 17 '25
Hahahah. Thank you 🙏 so do you! I got mine from a rescue too, But he had no idea what the breed was. So glad I finally know now. Hope you and Bunjamin have wonderful lives
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u/Interesting-Arm-392 Sep 17 '25
My bunny actually got a lot more social with me after I got her a partner! He really helped her open up.
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u/Fearless-Start_7 Sep 17 '25
So this is interesting because I adopted a 2nd Bunny for my guy because he was so shy and scared of anyone that wasn't me so I was as like he could definitely benefit from a friend (more factors then that but anyway) and it totally worked she totally brought him out of his shell they are completely enamored with each other and are so in love but I am so happy to see my boy happy he is so much happier with his girl they actually greet people when they come in the room he follows her everywhere (she is not shy at all) and he is alot less skittish and scared all the time
Theres always a chance and its different for everyone but in my experience another bunny brought them both closer to me :)
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u/Internal_Motor9752 Sep 18 '25
I would say it depends on the bunny, but they love being in a pair. I had a rescue that I decided to get a partner im my situation due to her trauma. She became even more affectionate and did not seek as many pets but was definitely happier. After she died, I got another rescue for my little survivor, and she is constantly following me around and wanting to be with me and asking for attention and lay all the time next to me when I'm at the computer. Each bunny is different, but it is absolutely better for them to be a bounded pair or sometime more if the pack gets along.
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u/CrimsonVexations Sep 17 '25
Honest question as I've only ever owned single bunnies, but, do bunnies bond with same sex? I would have thought they'd fight because they're both males but maybe it's okay if they're neutered?
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u/RabbitsModBot Sep 17 '25
Some important factors before obtaining any additional rabbits:
While rabbits are considered social animals, they will most likely be very territorial with any new rabbit entering the space, which is why rabbits must be properly bonded. This process may take a couple weeks to months before the rabbits can co-exist peacefully. Both rabbits should be spayed/neutered to maximize the likelihood of bond success and stability.
If you are able to comfortably support additional pets, finding a suitable bunny friend for your single rabbit is rarely a bad idea. Please keep in mind that not all rabbits may be compatible enough to bond without serious work over a long period of time, if ever - as a result, we highly recommend speed dating adult neutered rabbits before bringing them home. However, rabbits will still benefit from the mental stimulation of seeing or smelling another rabbit nearby as long as they are safely separated to prevent injuries.
Please also check out the resources in our Bonding guide and Binkybunny's Bonding overview for more tips.