Examination of a malocclusion Rabbit skull

Let’s talk about malocclusions, because this is one of the clearest, non-negotiable reasons a rabbit is culled out of a breeding program. A rabbit with a bad bite isn’t “unlucky” or “cosmetic”—it’s carrying a structural defect that affects eating, growth, pain levels, and long-term welfare. And yes, it is heritable. Leaving that in your herd is how you destroy a line in three generations flat.

The rabbit in this video wasn't being culled “because I don’t like them.” She was removed because they cannot be used ethically in a breeding program. And instead of being wasted, they’re serving a purpose: going to someone who relies on rabbit meat as one of the only proteins her body can tolerate.

If you’ve dealt with malocclusions, drop your experience below:

Did it pop up suddenly? Mechanical cause...

Did you trace it to a line? Multiple rabbit showed the issue....

How did you adjust your breeding strategy?

This is the kind of conversation that actually improves herds.

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