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Farm Crochets Ears for Earless Bunny Van Gogh

11/7/2025

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The bunny Van Gogh, a resident at Smithills Open Farm in Bolton, England, was born without ears.
Farm staff crocheted a pair of ears for Van Gogh to help him feel included.
Caitlyn, a spokesperson for Smithills Open Farm, said the ears are purely for fun and worn under supervision.
At four months old, Van Gogh was the only earless rabbit in his litter.

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The bunny Van Gogh, a resident at Smithills Open Farm in Bolton, England, was born without ears.
Farm staff crocheted a pair of ears for Van Gogh to help him feel included.
Caitlyn, a spokesperson for Smithills Open Farm, said the ears are purely for fun and worn under supervision.
At four months old, Van Gogh was the only earless rabbit in his litter.