Rabbits are social animals that suffer from solitary housing, but bonding pairs and groups requires careful management to prevent aggression and ensure compatibility.
Solitary rabbit housing is a widespread welfare problem - single rabbits suffer loneliness and boredom that manifests in reduced activity, abnormal behaviour and stress-related illness. The bonding process requires investment of time but transforms rabbit welfare. Properly bonded pairs provide each other with grooming, companionship and security that no amount of human interaction can fully replicate.