10/09/2025
These are words of wisdom every rabbit breeder should follow. Now I don't think i'll ever be able to bring myself to cull a rabbit just because it has bad type or the wrong type of pattern to the standard, but I do need to let myself come to the realization that some times culling is what is best for the rabbit. Weather it has a genetic condition, teeth problems, or even and injury after birth, keep the rabbits best interest in mind. ❤️ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17GVq162Ab/
Not every rabbit should be saved. I know that’s hard to hear. But it’s the truth. And someone needs to say it. Not every rabbit is meant to be rehomed, and not every rabbit will thrive in a pet home. And not every rabbit should be passed along just because someone means well.
I have seen rabbits with broken backs kept alive for photos, overbred rescue stock treated with more emotion than medical sense, aggressive bucks listed for rehoming with no warning, and hoarding cloaked in kindness. And it’s not helping.
Some rabbits are born with poor structure, bad teeth, weak bones, or aggressive temperaments. Some can come from lines that were bred irresponsibly for years. Others are so stressed or sick that “rescuing” them becomes prolonging their suffering. Culling is not cruelty. It’s clarity.
And honestly, this is something I didn’t used to understand. It’s something I’ve learned over time, listening to breeders with more experience than me. I’ve started asking more questions, making connections, reading, watching, learning. Every single day I grow a little more confident in doing what’s right for my animals, even if it’s not easy. And this is one of those things that has made all the difference.
I cull with intention. I remove rabbits from my program that are not a fit for the future I’m building. Sometimes that means harvest or sale. And yes sometimes it means a clean, necessary end. And I do not regret that. Because not every rabbit should stay just because it’s breathing.
This isn’t just about livestock. It’s about the why behind raising animals at all. I don’t raise rabbits to collect them, or gather pity. I raise them with the purpose of food, learning, structure, and sustainability. That means saying no, and making decisions that hurt before they help.
I love my rabbits. I give them space, toys, calm, and care. But I will not keep one that is suffering just to make myself feel better. That isn’t love. That’s ego. So the next time someone says “I could never,” I believe them. But don’t confuse that with a moral high ground. Because while they’re wringing their hands about saving every rabbit, I’m here making sure the ones I raise have a clean life, a clear purpose, and a kind end.
