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Rabbits are sociable animals and like to live with fellow humans. However, they are very conscious of territorial protection, making it difficult to adapt, or connect with other animals. In the wild rabbits will have a hierarchy in a pack, but they will learn to live with others if properly acquainted. However, rabbits often attack and force strange rabbits if they approach their territory. In the event of adopting two rabbits from a different time and the current rabbit is used to living alone, you can follow these steps to allow your pet to slowly get to know each other and become friends. close friends.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Prepare your rabbit for acquaintance

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   Choose a pair of rabbits. Rabbits can live together regardless of sex as male / male, female / female, or male / female. Ideally a male / female rabbit pair is the way they form typical bonds in nature.
   • If you have a rabbit from a young age or adopt it at the same time, you don't need to worry too much about the gender because they will easily bond with each other. Maybe the two were already friends before you bought them.
   • If you take the female back home after the male rabbit, it is easier because the female rabbit is highly territorial. However, it is easier for a pair of female rabbits to get to know each other than a pair of male rabbits.

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   Sterilize for rabbits. When you get your rabbit to know each other and live together, you will need to spay both of them. This is to prevent friction and reproduction. Rabbits should be spayed 2 to 6 weeks before getting to know each other. This will give the rabbit time to recover and reduce hormones.
   • You should still separate the male and female rabbits after you've been sterilized. Male rabbits remain fertile for 2 weeks after being spayed.
   • If you buy baby rabbits of the same age, you should still spawn them as soon as possible. Baby rabbits will bond at a young age, but if you don't spay them before they reach adulthood, then they fight and the bond is broken, usually forever.

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   Keep the rabbit next to each other in the cage. When bringing your rabbits home, keep them in two adjacent crates instead of placing new rabbits in your current rabbit's cage. Having the two of them live together in a cage will trigger a fight, as the current rabbit will be uncomfortable when strange rabbits appear in its territory.
   • If you want both of you to share the same cage, you should remove the old cage and put the current rabbit in it. Make the cage the most "neutral" by cleaning and placing the cage in a new location, replacing all the furniture in the cage and using a new shelter, new nest, and a new food and drink bowl. so that the cage has less of the scent of the current rabbit (which in turn makes the current rabbit look less like its own territory).
   • If you don't have a cage, you can place your rabbit in the room and keep it off by a baby barrier.

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   Observe your pet's behavior. When you first bring the iron rabbit together, the rabbit will be very curious. You will see them touch their nose between the two cages and get used to it by yelling and spinning. After a while, the two rabbits will become comfortable with each other and even lean against each other near the edge of the cage. This will take a few days.
   • If your rabbit takes a long time to get used to, try feeding them together so that they get used to it.
   • Rabbits can flirt even after being spayed because this is how they communicate with each other.

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   Take it easy. Understand that getting used to takes time. If you let two rabbits get used to too quickly, they can hurt both themselves and the other party. You will also find it difficult to properly familiarize your rabbit pair if you expose them too quickly.
   • Know when two rabbits are ready to meet face to face. This may take anywhere from days to weeks, depending on the rabbit's personality.
   • If you let the two rabbits meet too soon, they are more likely to fight and see the other party as an enemy, making bonding more difficult.
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Part 2 of 2: Getting rabbits acquainted

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   Find a new place. After you realize that your pets are ready to meet, you need to find a new space for the two rabbits so they can meet where they do not belong to any one. You can also introduce the pair to the rabbit in places such as the bathroom. After you have both entered the room, sit down on the rabbit's level and stay on the floor with them.
   • Cleaning up all the furniture in the room could break and harm your rabbit if it moves or runs around.
   • You can prepare two cardboard boxes with perforations and place them on either end of the room so the rabbit can retreat if she feels too stressed or scared.

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   Observe carefully. You need to be very careful of the pair, especially the first time you meet. There are three common scenarios for when rabbits share a room. The most common scenario is that both of them watch each other, but one will take the initiative first and show control over the other. The more active rabbit will take the lead and approach the other, sniff, hover, and be able to ride the other. This action is like mating but is a game of dominance. Watch carefully to make sure that the weaker rabbit doesn't harm the other while they're getting to know each other.
   • The second possibility is that the two will automatically attack each other. This is quite rare but should not be ignored if it occurs. For this reason, you should always wear thick gloves when first familiarizing your rabbit. If something goes wrong, you can intervene quickly so no one is hurt. You then need to return them to two separate pens and let them acclimate before trying again.
   • The third rare scenario is that the two rabbits automatically approach each other equally. They will sniff and snuggle and become social instantly.

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   Handling fight cases. The conflicting behavior in rabbits is very clear. The rabbit will start to jump and start scratching, biting, squealing, and harming the opponent. To prevent or stop a brawl, prepare a spray bottle of water when you get two rabbits. If you notice that a pair of rabbits is about to fight, spray them with water to prevent aggression. This also helps when the pet starts fighting, as long as it isn't too harsh. Spraying water also works to encourage them to groom each other, thereby strengthening the bond.
   • Light biting is not aggressive behavior. This is how rabbits communicate to draw attention to curiosity.
   • Riding on and around can become fighting. If the dominant rabbit is riding on the other, but in the direction from head to tail, separate them away. In the event that the vulnerable rabbit attempts to bite the other's genitals, it can cause serious harm.

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   Continue the meeting. You should only allow two rabbits to be in contact every 10 to 20 minutes, especially initially. As they get to know each other, you can increase the time to 30-40 minutes during the first few days. By the time the two rabbits are willing to lie down and groom each other, they are now fully bonded and able to live without your supervision.
   • You can prepare obstacles or hide vegetables so the rabbit has something to play with once you get to know each other.
   • The process can take anywhere from days to weeks. This depends on the individual and their personality. Hold on until the rabbit gets along well.

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   Handling antagonistic link. Sometimes the rabbit will continue to show aggression or make no effort to bond with the other person. You can then proceed to accelerate this process. Every time you stay at home all day, you can prepare a medium sized box in your living room and gloves with a spray bottle.Put the two rabbits in the box together, and you can watch TV. Always keep an eye on the rabbits during the whole procedure, making sure to spray water as soon as they show signs of aggression or are about to fight.
   • After a while they will get tired of being sprayed with water and become sulky. Finally, one child will approach the other and show the womb, from which the process of association will officially begin.
   • You can also read books or play games with friends or relatives while you wait. Just make sure you keep an eye on the pair to prevent the risk of a conflict in time.
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Advice

• You can use the above steps when getting more than one rabbit to another. The difficulty level depends on the sex of the pet and the general character of the rabbit. You should keep each rabbit in a separate cage, regardless of the number of rabbits, until they are fully integrated.
• If you bring two rabbits home at the same time and haven't raised any at home, getting acquainted will be easier. The reason is because no rabbits see the house as their own territory and will connect with each other more easily when they are in an unfamiliar place.
• Even if it takes a long time, especially in the beginning, you should continue to get your pet to know each other. They are not alone creatures and love to make friends. Eventually this instinct will arise and the rabbits will bond.