Overview
- Announced on October 29, Bucklebury Farm has halted public handling of its nine rabbits, guinea pigs and young goats.
- The estate has installed spacious, enriched rabbit enclosures that let animals choose whether to interact with visitors.
- The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund says Bucklebury was the only site of 573 contacted to act almost immediately.
- Bucklebury Farm and RAWF will co-launch new Farm Park Welfare Standards to guide other farm parks and rabbit owners.
- Separately, West Berkshire Council approved a nursery at the site this year despite earlier highways objections, citing strong social benefits.