Ambersil
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My intro thread reminded me that here in Australia Queensland has banned the keeping of rabbits for a long time and I wonder about that. I assume it's because they are somewhat ill informed about domestic rabbits escaping and surviving to breed more in the wild.
How likely is that really? I mean even if a rabbit is lucky enough to survive or avoidattacks from a predator are they really going to be able to live through droughts or winter? Be able to find water?
It's horrible to think about I know but in terms of survival introducing domestic rabbits to a wild strain would weaken their hardiness and make them more susceptable to predators? Lady couldn't survive... apart from being giant, albino and blind she just wouldn't have a clue about how to find water or even enough food. Couldn't breed anyway as she's desexed but she'd probably see a fox and say: YAY! Play with me!
Yet I think about it and I have seen a dutch living with wild rabbits before.Not the nicest question but I do wonder.
How likely is that really? I mean even if a rabbit is lucky enough to survive or avoidattacks from a predator are they really going to be able to live through droughts or winter? Be able to find water?
It's horrible to think about I know but in terms of survival introducing domestic rabbits to a wild strain would weaken their hardiness and make them more susceptable to predators? Lady couldn't survive... apart from being giant, albino and blind she just wouldn't have a clue about how to find water or even enough food. Couldn't breed anyway as she's desexed but she'd probably see a fox and say: YAY! Play with me!
Yet I think about it and I have seen a dutch living with wild rabbits before.Not the nicest question but I do wonder.