Rabbit Facts

Latin name: Oryctolagus cuniculus
The rabbit population is now estimated to be 40 million, it has risen by around 10% in 10 years.
Rabbits originate from the western Mediterranean and they were introduced to Britain by the Normans in the 12th century to provide meat and fur.
Bowler hats were made from rabbit fur and shellac.
Ten rabbits eat as much as one sheep.

A doe produces about four litters per season with an average litter size of six kittens. The does in these litters are ready to breed at six to ten months of age.

Traditionally the breeding season for rabbits is from March until  October. This season is now extending with warmer winters, and kittens (young rabbits) have been seen in December!

By law landowners are required to deal with pest species living on their land and to prevent them from damaging neighbours' property under the Pests Act 1954.

Rabbit Damage

Rabbit damage causes the loss of profit on cereal fields and other crops, rabbit warrens and bolt holes can inflict broken legs on horses and other livestock.

Rabbits destroy fine lawns and vegetable patches in gardens and can undermine dirt banks.

Rabbits eat tree bark and they can quickly kill young and old trees by ring-barking the trunks.

Rabbit Solutions

We provide a solution to the rabbit problem, using ferrets, purse nets, long-nets and shooting to control the rabbit population on your property.

Ferreting means that hedges and warrens near to footpaths and roads, which cannot be gassed due to safety reasons, can be dealt with effectively.

The traditional methods we use do not harm the environment or run the risk of non target poisoning to either wildlife, livestock or pets.