Farmed Animals

Rabbit Welfare in Commercial Fur Production

Angora and rex rabbits farmed for fur endure confinement and plucking procedures that cause significant suffering.

Key Facts

Angora rabbits are sheared or plucked up to four times per year for wool
Commercial fur rabbits are often kept in small wire cages without enrichment
Rabbits are highly social and suffer from isolation and barren environments
Plucking — pulling fur by hand — causes acute pain and stress in Angora rabbits
The EU has restricted Angora rabbit plucking due to animal welfare concerns

Welfare Considerations

Commercial rabbit fur production causes documented suffering through plucking, confinement, and social isolation. Rabbits have complex social and environmental needs that cannot be met in wire battery cages. Many fashion brands have dropped Angora wool following undercover investigations revealing welfare conditions.

What You Can Do

Avoid purchasing Angora wool or rabbit fur products
Support brand commitments to eliminate Angora from supply chains
Advocate for fur farm bans in your jurisdiction
Choose plant-based or recycled fiber alternatives for warm textiles
Support undercover investigation organizations exposing fur farm conditions