melville Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have permission to shoot on a large farm in South Lanarkshire. Over the past 12 months there has been almost no rabbits. Warrens that used to be heavily populated are now empty. I sat out last night for about 2 hours and only saw one rabbit. Does anybody have any ideas about what may have happened. The land is not heavily shot over. I do not think that there has been a bad mexamatosis outbreak as I have not spotted any infected animals.I have read about a virus which is highly contagious and causes the rabbit to bleed to death. Perhaps this is the problem. Does anybody have any ideas.Has anybody heard of a virus affecting rabbits in central Scotland There is always plenty pigeons and crows on the land so all is not lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Id go with poachers more than viruses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I'd say Liver Fluke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Buzzards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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