Can Rabbits Live Alone| Bonded Pairs vs Single Rabbits| Should I Get a Second Bunny| MyPawfectFamily
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I’ve been doing quite a few videos outside because I love how great the lighting is:) however for any new viewers, my rabbits are indoor rabbits. I think outdoor setups are perfectly suitable for rabbits, however this set up is far too flimsy to be a permanent outdoor setup. They are only in this for supervised play during the day:) I have a cage tour and a pet room tour for those of you wanting to see their full time setup:)
I have two californians, and i would like for them to be bonded! they both need spayed, and bonded, and then i will be happy! :3
Aw that’s amazing!! I love Californians! I think Sachin kind of looks like a mini version of one:)
I really want a another rabbit for my rabbit
Aw that’s so sweet:)
I also can’t stop laughing at the wording. I wanted my second rabbit more for my first rabbit than I did for me lol:)
Do you have a face reveal
Nope. Maybe I’ll do one later, but for now I prefer the focus being on my anaimls:)
@@olliethebunbun3527 I'd advise you to get a rabbit that's the opposite sex of your own as it's much easier to bond and the chance that it goes well is much higher. Same sex rabbits usually fight sooner or later
I don’t think there is much backing to prove that. There are lots of people who have same sex pairs very successfully. Honestly having a nuetered male isn’t all that different than a spayed female.
A male and female pairing tends to be the easiest. The most natural is a couple females and a male. When you just try to bond females, there tends to be issues of dominance, however if everyone is fixed it’s really not that serious. And a pair of males is pretty uncommon in the wild but that’s what I have and many others and it works out really well.
I think it’s all preference:) but yes I male and female do seem to be the most successful
I am thinking of getting my bunny a friend and this video was extremely helpful for me and for me to tell my parents who don’t really understand. So thank you!❤️🐰👍
Yay!! I’m glad you enjoyed it:)
Studies have been done on bonded rabbits and it has been proven rabbits are much happier in a pair.
Aww you have two lovely rabbits also have two rabbits who are the same sex.i have started watching your video keep up the good work :) I have also subscribed to your channel.
Thank you!
It’s great you have a pair:) do you have males or females?
Females
You should do a day in the life with your bunnies or something!!! I totally agree with this video my bun is a single rabbit and he in my opinion wouldn’t do good with another rabbit cuz he’s always around me and his bunny friend he doesn’t like it when his bunny friend comes to me..... he doesn’t seem lonely he seems pretty happy to me:)
That’s great!
It seems like you have a great bond with your rabbit and it’s cool that he does have a bunny friend:)
My Pawfect Family yeah he has a dwarf friend and a English lop ones a girl and the other ones a boy!
That sounds so fun!!
He seems to have more friends than me lol
I wouldn’t assume. I have an amazing bond with my rabbit but I come in my room sometimes and I see him grooming his stuffed animal and then asking for pets. I feel so bad so if you have the money and the space absolutely try to bond a second bunny. I cannot get a second bunny right now and I feel bad as I’m busy a lot
Yes completely agree! I want to do a video on rabbit personalities and choosing a pair since many people assume that their are certain rabbits who can’t be in a pair.
It seems like Horsey Dreams has other rabbits that her single rabbit is very close to though:) so I think that helps!
Hello! This looks like it will be a great video!!
Thank you!!
That’s so nice of you ☺️ hope you end up liking it
I've been doing research to get a rabbit next year around may and I will be rescuing one. Should I rescue two different rabbits and try and bond them? I'm not sure how likely it will be for me to find an already bonded pair that need to be rehomed. I'm worried about aggression between the two as I have never had a rabbit of my own before.
I would ask the rescue if they can bond them for you! Getting two new rabbits and trying to bond can be stressful for you:) the rescue can pick out rabbit personalities that are compatible:)
Can you do a video on Tyler rugge? Just found your channel and I love it. My two buns look just like yours to lol
That’s a weird coincidence! I’ve never found anyone with bunnies like mine lol.
Also, sure, I’m not sure what I’d touch on though. I haven’t noticed anything he does that’s too contraversial. Do you have anything you’d like me to touch on?
Lol srry idk what I was thinking when I wrote this. He is just kinda there I don’t think there have been really any controversy (correct if I’m wrong) your bunnies are so cute tho. And I have never seen rabbits that look so much like mine
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Yes I agree. I think in the beginning before he moved into his house and was with parents, I felt he had a lot of animals in very bare minimum enclosures, but after his move he’s really spoiled all his pets, especially his reptiles who are all in massive bioactive setups:)
Hewwwooo! I love ur vids (I think u grasped that by now lol)
Thank you! Same to you lol:) Love when you upload!
You said you’re 18 so I have a question. Do you still live with your parents or do you rent an apartment? If so how much would you say your rent is? I know this is a bit personal but I’m going to be 18 in three years and I don’t know what I’m going to do about my bunny. I want to rent an apartment if I can and have him stay with me but I don’t know :(
I live with my parents:) I have a really good university close to my house so it worked out!
I have an apartment style dorm provided to me from my scholarship, but they don’t allow animals:(
Honestly, with how expensive and strict apartments are, your best bet is to rent a room (in someone else’s home). It’s a lot cheaper and they are usually more relaxed on pet policies:)
My Pawfect Family Okay, thanks so much. I’m really scared that there will be nowhere for me to go and I’ll have to rehome my bunny. I’m really worried.
It will all work out! Don’t stress:)
You have tons of time and it’s great you’re thinking about it early:)
You seem very smart and responsible. As long as you work hard in highschool, you’ll definitely have shcolarship available that make university affordable.
Also, once you start college, there are tons of high paying on campus jobs. I’m an ambassador for my college and that pays $15 an hour, I also get paid for my research and to me a student mentor. I also have extra scholarships that are refunded to me and make extra from that.
I definitely could afford to live on my own if I wanted to, I just am really close with my family and since I already have a dorm at college, I love having the option to be a a traditional college kid or come home and be an animal nerd:)
@@nesquick9681 hey, I just moved out of my parents house and got really lucky with my new apartment. They allow pets, and on top of that they don’t require a pet deposit for bunnies. When looking for an apartment, just filter for pet allowed apartments first, then when you’re interested ask if they allow rabbits (and any other questions) before you do anything else. In my experience, when they know you’re serious about renting they’ll try to be a little more accommodating if it’s possible. Worst case scenario, look for apartments a few months before you have to move so you’ll have plenty of options and eventually you’ll find one that allows rabbits. They might come with a pet fee but you’d get that with any animal most of the time, so the only downside is you’ll have to spend an additional $25 or so every month to have a pet. Just look as much as you can before you decide to rehome your pet, chances are you’ll find something! Good luck :)
I am still asking for A bunny so the fact it been a year of me asking, I think if I do end up getting one (probably not) I will probably not be able to get another :( I swear I tried everything!
Aw I’m sorry.
I would just ask to adopt a bonded pair. Getting a first rabbit and them asking for permission to get a second rabbit seems risky.
I know it’s hard but maybe it would be best to wait until you can have two rabbits or get none at all. Or I guess you could go to a shelter and ask if there are any rabbits who really don’t do well with others
I know my parents would have none of that lol.
My Pawfect Family yeah maybe.
Well rabbits can be alone as a rabbits sleeping schedule allows rabbits to not get lonely as they sleep while you are away then when you come home the rabbits often are fine and happy to see you
The issue only comes in for single rabbits when the owner comes home neglects the rabbit and sits watching tv that’s when a single rabbit gets depressed but if you come home play with the rabbit and spend a lot of time with them and take them out on trips etc. So single rabbits are just as good as bonded ones
This a controversial topic and there is not one right answer.
In my opinion, as people, we can’t groom a rabbit or flop with them or communicate with them. I think every social species thrives most with companionship from their own species. We can be great enrichment to a rabbits life but are moms substitute for a bonded pair. I don’t understand why people won’t keep Guinea pigs and gerbils alone but are fine to keep rabbits.
In many countries it’s also illegal to have a single or rabbit and rescues won’t adopt out single bunnies as they recognize the need for companionship.
I truly believe in a few years, it will be the norm to have bonded pairs. Just like it was normal to keep single guinea pigs some years back and now that’s considered cruel.
Of course not everyone has the means for a second rabbit and they seem to do okay when living alone with human attention:) but I wouldn’t say that’s the same as having a best friend 24/7.
Also, just to add
I don’t think rabbits are truly as crepuscular as people make them out to be. They prefer to take short naps and be up for short periods of time throughout the day. They are pretty lazy in the afternoon but they don’t continuously sleep. They are prey animals:)
My Pawfect Family it’s hard to tell as domestic rabbits and wild rabbits are different creatures I plan on getting a rabbit relatively soon myself and I’ll be free roaming them in my summer house/ log cabin I originally planned to get two but seeing as i plan on essentially just making the summer house my bed room I think one would fit better also they cost more money for two which factors in its controversial and I reckon it likely depends on A the rabbits personality and B how safe the rabbit feels as if the rabbit does feel completely safe they will likely be glad to be able to sleep through also just to add I like how closer of a relationship feels if it’s one to one as you can devote your time to a rabbit it depends on your and the bunnys personality I think to see if they would like a bunny companion or just want a human
Seems like you’ve done your research! I am
Always pro bonded pairs and don’t think there is anything to replace the amount of enrichment and companionship they get from a bunny friend, but as long as you go into it well informed I respect your decision!
My Pawfect Family cool cool the main issue I have with bunny care is when people buy them aren’t informed and dump them that’s my main reason for researching so much as I don’t want to get one and realise I can’t take care
hi! i dont know if you will reply! but im getting a baby rabbit soon!
l live in the UK and and getting one from a PURE breeder,
(please dont worry I've known her for over 3 years! shes a good friend of ours and owns lots of indoor rabbits! and has bred a few times! )
but because she is a pure breeder its very expensive! anyway back to the point, i can only get ONE rabbit (at the moment) but could anyone please tell me if this will be OK? im really worried about getting a single rabbit , after seeing so many videos saying " its bad to get a single rabbit"
**Please dont take this as hate! this video is SO helpful! **
but im homeschooled and i would be able to always be with it , and would have easy access to play with it. ALSO i pretty much want a rabbit that is like attached to me lol! (sorry forgot to mention it would be an INDOOR RABBIT!) but i have a bunny proof room ready :P so they can free roam! anyway if your reading this please tell me your opinion! thankyou!
Hi!
I actually recently made a video on this! I discuss why it might be better to get a bonded pair from the start! I also have a video on the opposite side where I talk about the pros of having a single rabbit. Maybe you can watch both of those and decide! :)
@@mypawfectfamily OMG OMG OMGGGG! firstly thankyou so so so much for replying! ill check out your vids now xx (: at the moment we can only get one so ill have a look at the videos and then ill decide (: ill hopefully get a second one when we can :P
Lol Lennon the bunny gave u clout and u still have 1k subs
Honestly she didn’t really give me any subs. She called me a hater so most people from her channel only came to hate and make fun of me
2 bunny's is no luxury but a need for them. Make sure you match them and know that your doing. You can go to the rescue.
The best opion is female x male (nudert). 2 males is not a good choice. Yes, it can work but in a lot of times it goes realy wrong. Even after years. Males can injure each other to the point that one of them have to put down.
@The pigeon Weirdo what i mean is that bunny's can injure each other so bad that the bunny can't be safed by the vet. Somethimes it is so bad that the have to put down.
@The pigeon Weirdo No they need al bunnyfriend. But male-male is a really bad idea. Femal-nuterd male is a good combination if they are a good match. In my country at the rescue's they do speeddating with your own bunny and (max.) 3 bunny's to see witch one is a good match. If they like each other than female-nuterd male is the most stable combination.
@The pigeon Weirdo i totaly agree! In the Netherlands where i live you can't adopt 1 bunny only 2. If you have a bunny they find a match. In only a few cases bunny's can not be bonded because of his/her past. They need to live alone.
I mean that when you have 2 males together even after years they can start fithing with really bad outcome.
@The pigeon Weirdo nobody’s saying they need to be put down if they can’t live with another bunny. They’re literally just saying if two males are together and get into a big fight, the injured male may need to be put down because it is too injured to live or it’s quality of life, if kept alive, will drastically drop and it simply won’t be good for the rabbit.
Male-male rabbit pair is a no go for any domesticated rabbit if it can be avoided.
Male- female or female- female pair is good for them as rabbits are social animals and usually thrive with another bunny.
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