PRE-BONDING 

Step one will discuss initial handling of each rabbit and the bonding arena.

Step one is to handle your bunnies separately on the bonding table so they get used to being there and being set up to stay in a position. Practice this and then add a fluffy toy bunny or slipper to put next to the bunny. 

Set up a kitchen table with a full doona over the entire table. This makes a non-territorial space about the size of an average playpen. 

Learn about desensitisation rabbit bonding used by Kim Cooney at The Rabbit Sanctuary. Kim's desensitisation method is safe and no bunny will be hurt if the method is followed carefully.  The idea is that bunnies are put in close proximity to each other under their handler's control. Only someone who can handle the bunnies should attempt it. See more of our YouTube videos on rabbit bonding.

Can you handle your bunny? Can you handle the new bunny that you want to join your family? If not then stop reading here and study our rabbit handling methods via our written articles and YouTube rabbit handling videos. See one of our rabbit bonding videos below:

Bonding rabbits can be gentle, fun for the handlers and comforting for the rabbits. Kim Cooney has been teaching her 'desensitisation' bonding method to others. This method of rabbit bonding means that bunnies have a positive experience of being together. No biting, no fighting, no humping or anything annoying is allowed. In the video you will see how to bond rabbits using her 'table bonding' method. Rabbits are placed on a table on a doona or non slip bath mat. Using hand pressure they are kept together on the mat. The idea is that the rabbits will become used to being together and begin to enjoy that after several sessions.