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The mom was run over. A crow found the nest and was taking them. They may be 3-4 weeks old. They are drinking newborn kitten milk from a farm store from a bottle. My neighbors kids want to keep them. Should I let them or release them? and when?

2006-07-30 05:05:27 · 10 answers · asked by JR 1 in Pets Other - Pets

10 answers

There are reasons why some species have been domesticated through the years and some not. I believe that any animals that have managed to avoid man long enough to remain wild should remain wild. A wild animal will never be happy especially to be kept up in cages. They should be released as soon as they are old enough to eat solid foods. Be sure and release far away from humans and away from any busy roads. Up into the woods is best.

2006-07-30 05:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Judy T 2 · 0 0

It really isn't recommended to have them as pets. The reason a lot of them die in captivity is because those "Captivity places" don't have enough people around ALL the time, and because people pick them up and take them home with them and don't know what they're doing. Number one: NEVER feed them milk. They need special formulas. Two: If the baby is under two weeks old or so, he/she must be stimulated to poop and pee or they get stopped up and can become ill or just...well...eventually go all over in an uncomfy manner. Number three: You should NOT have done what you did. The mother only comes home to feed the babies twice per day. Once in the middle of the night for a couple minutes, and once in the morning when it's still dark for a couple minutes, they are then left alone. You SHOULD have put something around the nest to keep cats away, moth balls are wonderful, put them in a circle ten or fifteen feet away in a circle around the nest area. Doesn't always work, but better than taking in a wild animal because you feel bad for it. The bunny still had a nest and mother, you had absolutely no right to take the baby even if a cat was a problem. It sucks, sure, but you may well have signed his death warrant, much slower than a cat would give him. Four: If the rabbit is under five weeks, you should not be feeding him alfalfa hay, and only very small amounts at that. Put the rabbit back where you found it or contact a local "Captivity place" as is required by law. A rabbit born wild may end up with problems if raised in captivity that can get him killed or someone else hurt. Had you found this rabbit completely abandoned it'd be another matter altogether. But you robbed the survivor of a mothers litter and kept her from doing as she needed to do to learn from mistakes and properly raise her brood as it needs to be raised.

2016-03-16 08:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Wild animals are like any other wild animal. the instincts for survival will always be there, its genetics. If your feeding them that's great. But i don't think any wild animal is truly happy unless in the wild. if you feel that you are capable of taking care of these baby bunnies, and can keep them healthy until they are eating solid food then I say go for it but it would be best to put them back into the wild as soon as possible

2006-07-30 05:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by ElCid 1 · 0 0

Wild rabbits do not make good pets. The do not become docile like their domesticated cousins and they will be happier in the wild, where they belong. It is illegal and cruel to keep a healthy wild animal as a “pet.”

If you can find a wildlife rehabilitator in your are who will care for and release the babies, this is your best bet.

2006-07-30 05:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I work in wildlife rehab. Wild bunnies cannot - should not - be kept as pets. They die easily and suddenly in captivity. Your doing a fine job so far. When they reach "tennis ball" size, they are ready for release and can fend for themselves. Good Luck

2006-07-30 13:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

wild bunnys yes because me and my friend found some babies and they were only 2 days old and we fed them and then on day we let them go but they still come to my house

2006-07-30 05:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by kncprincess96 2 · 0 0

talk to animal services. Many want babies to be taught to go back to the wild. there are plenty domestic bunnies to go around.

2006-07-30 05:10:50 · answer #7 · answered by firechap20 6 · 0 0

Call wild life management in your area and they will advice for legality and other matters.

Minoo.

2006-07-30 05:16:30 · answer #8 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0 0

i would let em keep them, they will not make it in the wild. They will be okay since they are babies, and will only know captivity.

2006-07-30 05:11:24 · answer #9 · answered by Jeffrey M K 2 · 0 0

Let them keep them at least until the babies are a little older. Then decide if you would rather let them go or keep them.

2006-07-30 05:09:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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