I'm torn and could use some advice. My partner and I are getting two white english angora bucks later this month. We are all prepared and have purchased a large 6'x6'x4' enclosure for them, tons of toys, litter boxes, etc. We're just waiting for them to get old enough to bring them home.
This morning, the woman emailed us to tell us about a 3rd littermate. She said that she has noticed that they are particularly bonded, and wanted to know if we'd like the third as well. It's not just a generous offer, there's a hefty fee that goes along with it. While we were initally very happy with the farm where the boys were raised, the woman increasingly seems to be very money driven. For instance, she offered to sell us bags of bedding for $20 while being very evasive about the brand she was using, although she stressed how important it is to keep their bedding/food, etc consistant, "for their sake." We figured out, though, that it's equine pine, which we can get for $7/bag at the nearby feed store.
So part of me feels like she's playing up to our emotions by telling us that they're bonded, that they play and snuggle together, but really she hasn't found a home for him, and is trying to make more money off of us. But I still feel bad for the bunny, and would really hate to separate bunnies that are bonded to each other.
And what about three versus two buns? All will be neutered and will get plenty of roaming time in the evenings and when we're home, but is the enclosure (36 sq feet of floor space) big enough for them to share? I haven't owned rabbits before, but I want to make sure that I'm doing everything I can for them. Please help!
This morning, the woman emailed us to tell us about a 3rd littermate. She said that she has noticed that they are particularly bonded, and wanted to know if we'd like the third as well. It's not just a generous offer, there's a hefty fee that goes along with it. While we were initally very happy with the farm where the boys were raised, the woman increasingly seems to be very money driven. For instance, she offered to sell us bags of bedding for $20 while being very evasive about the brand she was using, although she stressed how important it is to keep their bedding/food, etc consistant, "for their sake." We figured out, though, that it's equine pine, which we can get for $7/bag at the nearby feed store.
So part of me feels like she's playing up to our emotions by telling us that they're bonded, that they play and snuggle together, but really she hasn't found a home for him, and is trying to make more money off of us. But I still feel bad for the bunny, and would really hate to separate bunnies that are bonded to each other.
And what about three versus two buns? All will be neutered and will get plenty of roaming time in the evenings and when we're home, but is the enclosure (36 sq feet of floor space) big enough for them to share? I haven't owned rabbits before, but I want to make sure that I'm doing everything I can for them. Please help!