Prevention

Sadly, small animals are great escape artists 

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Neutered rabbits and ferrets have less desire to escape to find mates and so is less likely to try to dig out of their enclosure

 Providing your rabbits with stimulating things to do and opportunities to dig in places that you are happy for them to do so will help to reduce your rabbits’ desire to dig elsewhere or to try to escape.

Ensure that your small animal is microchipped 

Teach children the importance of keeping gates and doors locked

Check the perimeter fencing and hedges for escape routes

Make sure all latches and locks are in use and in full working order

Take photographs of your rabbits, ferrets, etc making sure you take pictures of all unusual markings