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Rabbit Abuse at Bekkers in Elsendorp

The Bekkers-Hubers family keeps 1,400 rabbits in a quick-build coop. Although the female rabbits have plastic mats, serious foot problems have been documented. There are also animals with wounds in this coop. A baby rabbit can be seen that cannot walk on the mat.

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Just before Christmas, Ongehoord published its investigation into Dutch rabbit breeders. Many rabbits had leg problems, brain abnormalities, and gnawed ears. The Beter Leven farmer later lost his certification.

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The Bekkers-Hubers family keeps 1,400 rabbits in a quick-build coop. Although the female rabbits have plastic mats, serious foot problems have been documented. There are also animals with wounds in this coop. A baby rabbit can be seen that cannot walk on the mat.

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