is it ok to buy 1 rabbit 1st then introduce another one at a later date?

[*JB*]

or would they fight? i was told it is best to have 2 rabbits together for company but i have also heard about one rabbit killing the other one too so i'm confused about whats best.
Thanks.

 

[Denise Lim]

It is okay as you are okay! I have a blog post on this. If you want to, you can visit it....http://caringforrabbit.blogspot.com/2011/08/introducing-new-rabbit-to-your-old-pet.html

 

[Summer Rain]

No I wouldn't.........the first could easily see the newcomer as an intruder and they may fight. and when rabbits fight its serious, I had to get mine vet attention afterwards, they kick and bite each other, its pretty horrendous.

Get the two at the same time, thats my advice. Good Luck

 

[Ben]

if they are both young then should be fine but dont leave the first 1 on its own too long as it will become territorial.

 

[Emma]

It depends on the rabbit. My rabbit lives on his own because he has killed 2 other rabbits he was housed with. However he is really sweet and gentle with people. Slowly introduce them by having a gate or something and one rabbit on one end and the other rabbit on the other. Put something that belongs to each rabbit in each others cage so they get used to each others scent.
Best of luck

 

[Brandon Hawkins]

Well it just depends. If the first bunny is a boy then you cant put another one with him unless its female for breeding, but if it is female and you get another female it may work. But one would be bullied by the other one. A little like the pecking order. So just leave it at 1 unless you want to get a pair together!

 

[Bumperbunny]

Two female rabbits may or may not get along if introduced as older juniors or adults. It really just depends on the individuals. If introduced when they are young they should be fine.

Two male rabbits, however, will almost certainly fight as they mature, even if they brothers housed together from birth. Two males that are introduced to each other as older juniors or adults will almost certainly fight and may injure each other badly.

An un-neutered male will probably try to breed and then to fight any other rabbit it is housed with. However, the following combinations will probably get along okay.

-Fixed female and un-neutered female
-Fixed male and un-neutered female
-Two fixed rabbits.

Also, pet rabbits that get a lot of human attention usually are happy enough without another bunny. Though most rabbits enjoy bunny company, not all of them do and it's not required for happiness. Also, keeping two rabbits in seperate cages with a wire divider between them allows socializing without such a risk of fighting.

 

[Helen Singmouth]

Hmm... Well Normally It's Not A Good Idea. Rabbits Have A Very Big Territorial Problem. That Means They Dont Want Other Rabbits In There Teratory So They Would Probably Fight. I Think Separarate Cages Or Not Getting Another One x Sorry ;/ Its Just For The Best As Would U Want One Dead Rabbit And Another Very Hurt One? ;S Hope This Helped xxx Sorry xxxxxx