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A bunny born in Bolton without ears has been given a crocheted pair to help him blend in with his family. The four-month-old rabbit, named Van Gogh, was born at Smithills Open Farm, a dairy farm in Bolton , England, SWNS reported. Farm staff say Van Gogh was the only one from his litter born without ears. Join our Family WhatsApp group HERE Although his unusual condition doesn't affect his hearing, the farmers at Smithills wanted to make him replacements anyway so he could experience what it’s like to have ears. One of the farmers, who runs a crochet scrunchie business on the side, created the tiny ears for the rabbit. Caitlyn, a spokesperson for Smithills Open Farm, said: "We crocheted him some ears for fun, so that he could experience what it was like having ears too. "He was born earless but we don't really know why. Luckily it hasn't affected his hearing, so it's a purely aesthetic issue. "So, knowing one of our farmers crochets on the side, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to make Van Gogh feel more included with his siblings. "He only wears them for a short time for fun, when farmers are there to supervise." Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
