Rabbits farmed for meat and fur in intensive systems experience significant welfare deprivation from barren cages and inability to express natural behaviors.
Farmed rabbits in wire battery cages are unable to stand upright, run, dig, or engage in most natural behaviors. Rabbits evolved to burrow and flee from predators, making confinement particularly stressful for this prey species. Enriched housing systems with platforms, hiding places, and solid flooring significantly improve welfare while remaining commercially viable.