27/06/2024
Rabbits are highly social animals that thrive with the companionship of other rabbits. To maintain their physical health and emotional wellbeing, they should always be housed with at least one bonded partner.
Here’s why rabbit companionship is so important:
⭐ Emotional Wellbeing: Just like us, rabbits need friends! A bonded pair can reduce loneliness, increase happiness and promote a sense of security.
⭐ Exercise & Play: Having a partner encourages active play, keeping your rabbits physically fit, mentally stimulated and reducing the risk of obesity.
⭐ Grooming & Care: Rabbits naturally groom each other, which reduces stress and helps to maintain clean and healthy fur.
⭐ Behavioural Benefits: Companionship reduces stress and anxiety, which can help to prevent destructive behaviours that often stem from boredom and isolation.
When introducing a new friend, remember to take things nice and slow! Ideally, they should all be neutered to reduce territorial behaviour and hormonal aggression, and to prevent any accidental unwanted litters! Neutering also offers additional health benefits, such as eliminating the risk of uterine cancers in females and testicular cancers in males.
Feel free to reach out if you would like any advice about finding a suitable companion for your rabbit, introduction and bonding techniques and spaying or neutering.
