15/01/2026
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Many people dream of letting rabbits roam free in a lush, green pasture. While this "colony style" or free-range approach is great for animal welfare, it introduces three major management challenges that every farmer must address:
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In an open environment, it is nearly impossible to control who mates with whom. Without physical separation, siblings or parents and offspring will inevitably mate.
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The Result: Weakened immune systems, smaller litter sizes, and a higher rate of genetic deformities over several generations.
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Effective farming relies on numbers, knowing which doe (female) produced which kit, their growth rates, and exact ages. In a free-range setup:
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Nesting often happens in hidden burrows.
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It isnโt easy to track pedigree or individual health performance.
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Without data, you cannot make informed decisions about which rabbits to keep for breeding.
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Rabbits are highly susceptible to respiratory infections and parasites. In a free-range setting:
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One sick rabbit can easily contaminate shared feeding areas or burrows.
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Monitoring individual droppings (a key indicator of rabbit health) is nearly impossible.
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Soil-borne parasites, such as coccidia, can thrive and continuously reinfect the herd.
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