Bunny Bonding - Use of Sound and Pressure

 Sound and Pressure - bonding rabbits

The use of sound and pressure in bunny bonding is very important. Take a look at this very short video clip to see how you can use thumb pressure on the inner cheek of the rabbit to keep the head facing forward when a bunny is thinking of biting the other one. Also check out the sound the handler makes which is a harsh, loud sound. The bunny will associate the sound with the hand pressure.

Note also how a sound, a calming voice encouraging and saying “good boy” when bunny is doing well. 

Demonstration of bunny bonding with advice on use of sound cue and thumb pressure to prevent biting by Deanne Caruana May 2022

BONDING TWO RABBITS

TABLE BUNNY BONDING

A quick easy way to bond bunnies:

1. Table handling for owner and new bunny to bond

You need a solid table with heavy cloth or blanket. People to sit at table not stand. That makes the rabbits more comfortable so less fear.

2. Table handling of both bunnies side by side contact then less controlled contact 

3. Bunnies relaxed and sitting/laying together comfortably on table

4. Bunnies together on floor 

5. Bunnies together in original Bunny's enclosure:)

Extra Rabbit Bonding Tips:
Table Handling is done with people sitting at a table with a heavy cloth or blanket on it. 

If rabbits are fighting this process will need to be repeated until successful.
Rabbits should be controlled so that neither rabbit is bitten.
Rabbits should be desexed. Hormones may cause fighting which can cause injuries.A fight can cause bad injuries.