I have two already bonded dwarf bunnies and was wondering if i could introduce another rabbit?

I recently adopted two 1 year old netherland dwarf bunnies and was wondering if it would be possible to introduce another bunny similar in age and size?





Also, if its possible how would i go about doing this?I have two already bonded dwarf bunnies and was wondering if i could introduce another rabbit?
As long as the hew one that you're going to introduce to them is spayed,then it will be fine.





There are two types of introduction:





鈾ntroducing rabbits on neutral territory


~Use a large neutral territory (i.e. an unfamiliar area to both rabbits). This could be an escape proof area of a garden, a large run or a spare room such as a utility room.





Provide lots of hiding places so that the rabbits can get away from each other if necessary. As rabbits are territorial, be careful not to include items that can be defended. Open ended boxes, open beds and plastic tubes are best.





Scatter tasty and interesting items of food (such as fruit, vegetables and hay). This not only serves as a positive distraction when they first meet, but also each rabbit will associate the other with something pleasant.





Place the rabbits at opposite ends of the neutral area and let them meet in their own time. Some chasing, circling and mounting behaviour is normal and to be expected, but you may have to intervene if either rabbit starts to look stressed or they start to become aggressive. This is really important as a rabbit's skin is very thin and could tear easily if a fight was to occur. Signs that the rabbits are getting on are mutual grooming, eating together and lying down next to each other.





If the rabbits have bonded sufficiently over the course of the day, it may be possible to house them together overnight. Ideally the housing should be unfamiliar to both rabbits, but if you are using the existing hutch and run, make sure it is thoroughly cleaned and preferably moved to a different patch of grass. It is also far easier to introduce the female rabbit to the male rabbit's accommodation than the other way round, as females are more territorial than males. If you have any concerns at all, it is a good idea to keep them separate at night (as they cannot be supervised) and carry on with the introduction on the following day. In some cases, the pairing process may have to be a much more gradual process.





鈾ntroducing rabbits using two runs


~This method allows the rabbits to slowly get used to each other's presence. It is also useful if you do not have a separate neutral area to do the above, or are unable to supervise all interactions between the two rabbits.





Put the two rabbits in separate runs, and arrange it so they are near or directly next to each other. During the course of the day, swap the rabbits over to prevent the rabbits establishing separate territories. As with the above method, add some tasty treats as a distraction.





When the rabbit's behaviour suggests they are happy with each other (e.g. lying down relaxed, side by side), you can then introduce them to a joint hutch/pen area, following the guidelines above. Take care not to rush this stage. Some rabbit pairs may take just a day to bond, whereas others may take several.





I have two already bonded dwarf bunnies and was wondering if i could introduce another rabbit?
No you generally get a bunny the same age as the bunnys you have there is less chance of them fighting and there is more chance of them accepting it. Usually you try to have the same age group. Youngsters with youngsters and adults with adults. If you introduce a little baby bunny they might turn against it as there over that particular stage. If you have the same age groups there all going through the same stage. Though getting another bunny wouldnt hurt if thats what you want but get one the same age group. Hope that helped.