10/29/2026
These two sisters are 8 weeks old (out of Baby Ruth and Blue Raspberry). I have been battling rats in my rabbitry for years now. It can be so frustrating defeating to deal with. I really empathize with others that are having the same struggle.
When these kits were 3 weeks old, BabyRuth’s and the Amber’s litters were both attacked by what I am assuming, rats. Limbs ripped off, completely scalped, degloved, and some missing with no remains found. This was a first for my rabbitry and was awful! My beautiful tri litter of 8 down to 2. My beautiful amber litter of 6 down to 4. Heartbreaking.
I am hopeful that the remaining 8 week olds keep looking worthy of growing out. To mitigate the recent attacks, I’ve been shelving litters indoors overnight, which is more work 🫠 but effective. I think a rat proof shed is in order.