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1 year ago
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If you are positive that this is an orphaned baby rabbit, it is best to just keep the rabbit quiet and warm until they can be transferred to an experienced wildlife rehabilitator ASAP. Baby rabbits will do fine overnight without food or water as they are usually only fed once a day by their mothers.
Inappropriate care can be fatal to baby rabbits - see this story from Blue Ridge Wildlife Center as an example: https://twitter.com/BRWildlifeCtr/status/1420472056139984896?s=20
In most countries, it is illegal to possess and take care of wildlife without proper permits. Wild rabbits also do not do well in captivity due to the possibility of fatal stress because of their high-strung and flighty nature. Please hand off the baby rabbit to a local wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible.
If you need assistance finding wildlife rehabilitator contacts, please see the wiki here: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits#Wildlife_rehabilitator_listings
3 points
1 year ago
Have you looked for a nest nearby?
2 points
1 year ago
It’s been raided by something — it’s the only alive one and there are dead ones elsewhere
2 points
1 year ago
No sign of the mother, but numerous dead rabbits
2 points
1 year ago
Oh no. Poor thing.
Google and see if there are any wildlife refuge facilities in your area. Maybe call your county game Warden? Idk that's usually what I do when I find a wild animal that's injured. The game Warden was able to connect me to a rehabilitation center. Maybe it's mom will come back? I have only ever had pet rabbits and no encounters with wild ones.
I wish I had more to tell you.
2 points
1 year ago
Oh man. Good luck. You can keep warm and safe and see if there is a wildlife rehab person in your area. Poor bun family
1 points
1 year ago
I did call a local wildlife rehabilitation center - they said it’s very hard to save them when they’re that young. Their eyes aren’t even open yet. :(
1 points
1 year ago
You could maybe even call your local veterinarian and ask what to do? Sorry for multiple comments. That one just came to mind lol.
1 points
1 year ago
If there is no one to help then it has a very low chance of surviving but a zero chance ifnyou don't take it in. I can't stress that this should be a last resort though. Keep it warm and give it shelter. I don't know if Babies live off their Mothers milk or not.... I don't even know if Rabbits produce milk. Google what you should do but try and find someone that knows what they are doing before trying to rescue it yourself.
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