A baby feral European rabbit. Photo: David Cunningham.

Eurobodalla Shire Council’s draft policy for keeping animals has caused a stir on social media due to a clause that sets the maximum number of rabbits allowed on a property at one.

Rabbits are social creatures. According to the Rabbit Awareness Action Group, like many ”prey” animals, rabbits have evolved to live in groups for safety. Having more ears, eyes and noses around to detect danger improves their chances of survival and helps them feel safer.

Studies have shown that rabbits value the companionship of their own kind as much as they do food. Rabbits that live together also show fewer problem behaviours.

While the number of rabbits allowed to be kept is limited to one, residents may have two ferrets on their property. Rabbits

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