Why free feeding for rabbits is a must do!
Free feeding is the process of laying non-toxic bait on at least three occasions in the control area. This process trains the rabbit to eat the foreign food in the landscape.
It also helps to determine:
- rabbit behaviour
- where rabbits are feeding
- how many rabbits are in the area and how much bait will be required>
- what animals are eating the bait, e.g., native, feral, or target and non-target.
Note: 2-3 feeds are often recommended, however you may be required to do more. Rabbits are shy when it comes to new things in the environment. They also have a social structure where dominant males ward off other males that are eating.
When undertaking a baiting program, you want as many rabbits as possible to take the bait, so take the time to do the free feeding program.
Read more here: Overview of poison baiting for rabbit control – PestSmart
