We have pet rabbits that managed to chew thru wooden hutches or jump out when the children were tending them. Our dog won't mess with them as he knows they're our pets. The oldest buck which is the dad or grandad of the majority has been patrolling the population. Only once has a baby bunny been hidden well enough to get over 6" long. His daughter raised a batch that escaped at 4 months old. He didn't kill them, but sure chased the first escape artist until it nearly collapsed. Once they were bigger he ignored them. They are completely free range as are the ducks and chickens. They come to the garage to eat rabbit pellets or scrounge around the chicken scraps and feed. The interesting thing is that they all go around in pairs, and kinda hang around the ducks or the rooster. They know the ducks warn of danger before anything else even noticed. We know them by name, and some are quite friendly while others keep their distance. Two have been out for over a year, the other 7 for at least 4 months. They graze in the hay field.
One has had to have it's teeth trimmed. It's the tamest one and didn't hold a grudge. It comes up and sits at my feet.
I've been amazed that the eagles, coyotes, and foxes haven't gotten them, but they must hide well at night. They do have lots of hidey holes around bales, beams, and firewood in the barn. I've lost more ducks killed on the road than by predators, tho the eagles got a duck and a mother hen.
The neighbors enjoy walking, and one drives their dogs down to see our critters.
