Lone rabbit to live...

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We had two rabbits until yesterday, when one died. They were brothers, neutered and got along very well.

We don't want to get another rabbit.

A friend has offered for our remaining bunny to go and live with her two guinea pigs.

Please can you advise whether he would be better off staying home alone or starting a new life with guinea pigs for company?

Rabbits and guinea pigs are not good companions. Rabbits can carry an illness that makes guinea pigs very ill, and can injure the pigs if they jump or kick.

Some rabbit rescues will have a service where they find a friend for yours, and take it back to the rescue when your first one dies so you don't end up with a never ending line of rabbits. Is this something you could look into?

Does he live alone or is he in the house with you and spend time as part of the family?

If hes truly one of the family and has lots of company he may be ok.

However two guinea pigs aren't really an alternative. There are often bullying problems with just one of each and two would likely be too much.

There is also diseases etc that aren't good for them to pick up from each other. The Guinea pigs won't be able to groom which is the favourite bonded buns activity.

It might be worth seeing if you can find another bereaved bunny owner who might take him on. Or someone that wants two and could start withstanding separates and bond them.

Big big nono to the Guinea Pigs. He could cause them serious injury.

I agree with the advice to contact your local rescues. They may be able to take him in and have him bonded and rehomed with a new companion. Either with you or with another family.

Thank you for you help.
I've got this afternoon off, so I'll make some enquires.
In the meantime the remaining rabbit is getting lots of extra attention and treats from us all 😁

if you were near me shropshire id take the bunny i do a guinea pig rescue but we have rescued rabbits too.
it used to be common for guinea pigs and rabbits to live together but they know now its not a good idea

Never put rabbits and guinea pigs together.

They shouldn’t live together. Is the remaining rabbit very old? If I were you I’d just keep him on his own now with lots of human attention

Thank you all for responding. I definitely won't be taking up friends well meaning offer.

Lab - we're in the next county to you, so I might be interested in getting him re-homed. Please can I get some more details?

He's only 3 years old.

i assume you meant me! yes i take in guinea pigs and rabbits some i try to rehome of course or we would be over run some i keep especially the ones with problems or golden oldies! anything you would like to know send me a message