Adopting A Second Pet Rabbit
Bunnies derive tremendous companionship, comfort, and fun from their bonded bunny partners. There are few things you can do that will have a more beneficial impact on your rabbit's life than giving him or her a companion. And it’s not very much additional work for you because they will share everything. You’ve already prepared your home, and you’re already feeding and cleaning for one rabbit. Feeding and cleaning for a second doesn’t take much extra time - they’ll share food, litter boxes, and pens.
Rabbits are very social by nature. They really like having a companion. They play together, snuggle together, rest together, and are unbelievably cute together. Most people are away from their home for a good part of the day and are busy with their lives and families when they are at home. You can give your bunny a friend to be with so that even when you’re away they will comfort each other. Their lives will be much fuller with a companion.
A bonded pair are rarely out of each other's sight. Rabbits communicate with each other frequently, not with sounds but with movement and touching. The frequency with which they interact and lay side by side touching each other is compelling evidence of the comfort that they derive from one another.
Fortunately, what's good for our rabbits is also good for us: Pairs tend to get into less mischief around the house. They have each other to interact with and keep each other amused. A bored bunny is a "naughty" bunny - and having a companion helps prevent boredom.
If you are using a pen, it will need to be large enough for both bunnies, which needs to be taken into consideration when establishing the environment. The standard adequate amount of living area is at least 4 feet by 2 feet of space per rabbit, with enough room for each of them to also fully stand up on their hind legs. They should also be in a well-lit room with some natural, indirect sunlight, with good air ventilation but no direct drafts. Two rabbits are generally not more expensive than one when it comes to feeding, cleaning, and housing. Pellets, hay, fresh approved greens, and litter shopping for two adds a relatively small additional cost. The exception is the cost of medical care, as one or both rabbits may become ill at some point and require experienced veterinary care. Many of our adopters have their rabbit(s) on Nationwide's exotic pet insurance plan (Other insurance companies may accept rabbits as well, we are just most familiar with Nationwide), to help with costly vet visits that may arise.
Selecting a companion for your rabbit requires some thought and care - and he/she will have the ultimate say in the matter. We’ll help you find just the perfect one. You can bring your bunny in for a “date” if you’d like, so the two of you can meet several of our rescued residents.
Rabbits are very social by nature. They really like having a companion. They play together, snuggle together, rest together, and are unbelievably cute together. Most people are away from their home for a good part of the day and are busy with their lives and families when they are at home. You can give your bunny a friend to be with so that even when you’re away they will comfort each other. Their lives will be much fuller with a companion.
A bonded pair are rarely out of each other's sight. Rabbits communicate with each other frequently, not with sounds but with movement and touching. The frequency with which they interact and lay side by side touching each other is compelling evidence of the comfort that they derive from one another.
Fortunately, what's good for our rabbits is also good for us: Pairs tend to get into less mischief around the house. They have each other to interact with and keep each other amused. A bored bunny is a "naughty" bunny - and having a companion helps prevent boredom.
If you are using a pen, it will need to be large enough for both bunnies, which needs to be taken into consideration when establishing the environment. The standard adequate amount of living area is at least 4 feet by 2 feet of space per rabbit, with enough room for each of them to also fully stand up on their hind legs. They should also be in a well-lit room with some natural, indirect sunlight, with good air ventilation but no direct drafts. Two rabbits are generally not more expensive than one when it comes to feeding, cleaning, and housing. Pellets, hay, fresh approved greens, and litter shopping for two adds a relatively small additional cost. The exception is the cost of medical care, as one or both rabbits may become ill at some point and require experienced veterinary care. Many of our adopters have their rabbit(s) on Nationwide's exotic pet insurance plan (Other insurance companies may accept rabbits as well, we are just most familiar with Nationwide), to help with costly vet visits that may arise.
Selecting a companion for your rabbit requires some thought and care - and he/she will have the ultimate say in the matter. We’ll help you find just the perfect one. You can bring your bunny in for a “date” if you’d like, so the two of you can meet several of our rescued residents.