Do you think a lone bun is ok?

I've been reading alot recently about the welfare of buns and that they should be kept in pairs. I'm worried that Shadow is needing a friend but also worried that he may be 2 old or not willing to accept another rabbit now.
I've not been able to give him as much attention as I had been, with a few health and situation problems recently and his territorial aggression in his hutch is getting worse. I think he maybe getting bored and not enough stimulation.
I had a look on BARC's site yesterday and noticed they have a year old black rex female and mentioned it to hubby who went off on a rant about the fact we can't have another rabbit, for one we can't afford one In my eyes I'd rather not neglect my boys needs.
I know this is a subject that has been covered before and I'm sure I've even asked this question before too. I'm just worried, I'm not providing all he needs!
Thank you for reading my ramble
Emma x

I'm sorry to hear that Shadow's having the grumps. If you honestly really can't afford another, then don't, as you may end up having to rehome one or both of them and as you say, this is is home.
I'm always surprised at how some rescue buns can reach 7 or 8, having lived alone in ia hutch all that time and can still be bonded, so it may not be impossible, but a wiser route may be to introduce Shadow to another bun at a Rescue, have them bonded there and then brought home. This means it's less likely you'll have 2 unbonded buns.

If that's not an option, as the weather is getting better, you could simply spend more time out there with him. Sit and play, spend time out there and give him some company, and you may see an improvevement, but these are just my suggestions, I'm sure there will be more

I agree with Jay, if you really can't afford another bun then don't get one

When you say you don't think he has enough stimulation, what toys does he have? I used to bring my single buns inside whenever I was home and just sit with them, so they weren't alone. Even if I was just reading or something I sat on the floor next to them, and I used to spend a lot of time in the garden with them just sitting in their run while they played or interacting with them while they free ranged. Would you consider bringing him inside as a house bun if it meant you would be spending more time with him?

I have a lone bun Felix who I would love to bond with Gloria and Wolfie but to date haven't been successful. He seems to be quite happy. I give him lots of noserubs when I go out but I think he might have always lived alone (he was a stray) as he is a little scared of other buns (hardly surprising when Wolfie turned into Hannibal Lecter last time :rolls:)

I know that Jay's Bertie is a happy bun and he's a singleton. You just have to give them lots to do and keep changing things in their run so they can do lots of investigating and exploring.