Fffffvvvvck.

We have just learned a painful lesson in patience and expectations.

Long story short, our confidence bolstered by a couple amicable meetings in the bathtub we decided to let both bunnies wander freely downstairs. We weren't leaving them unsupervised and when Munchkin got interested heading towards the corner behind the media center where new bunny was relaxing we stayed close.

But we got sloppy and gave her too much room. Or rather, we let her get somewhere where there wasn't enough room for us. In a flash she had the new bunny cornered under the media center and decided to upgrade her methods from symbolic dominant mounting to full fledged nails and teeth. By the time new bunny got away she was the proud owner of a skin laceration and a deep puncture wound. Currently he's at the emergency vet becoming the proud owner of some stitches, a staple, an anesthetic hangover, and a not-insignificant portion of our credit card balance.

I'm feeling horrible right now.

Ugh. Sorry to hear about Bunny Xtreme Fighting.
Hopefully new bunny will get better soon.
I say don't feel bad. It wasn't intentional.

You didn't hear him scream. :(

Sending positive vibes for a swift recovery for new bunny.

:( I've heard bunnies scream. :(

But, GC is right, on your part, it was unintentional. Sorry that it happened.

:(

I've only heard one scream one other time. Not pretty.

OMG!! That is awful! It is easy for me to say not to feel guilty, but please, do NOT blame yourself.

I know whenever I introduce new girls into the cage I am taking a risk. Luckily, in all the years I have had rats, things have calmed down quickly. I only had an issue 1 time, and it broke my heart.

Good luck. I am truly sorry you are having to go through this.

Bunny's home and she (yup, lost that gamble) seems to be taking it well so far.

:( I hope she's feeling better.