The rabbits are domestic and my guess is that some idiot had them as pets and abandoned the poor things outside.....One is an Adult and the other is very young baby.....the big on seems to look after the baby.
My Question is Will they survive the winter ...It is starting to snow and the weather in the winter time can some times get as low as -30 degrees Celsius
And if the weather is too cold and I want to rescue the Helpless rabbits ...If i pick them up will they bite me?I think they are friendly because they just lay in front of this store by the side walk and i can get really close to them and they have not run away from me
I know Jack Rabbits can survive cold weather but they have diffrent fur.
What should i do ?
Thanks..
2006-11-06 23:10:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Well, you can't be sure they were pets, so be extremely careful. If you SAW them being kept as pets, and handled. Then you can bring them inside and keep them in a hutch (if you really want the hassle of keeping bunny rabbits.)
If you have an animal rescue service, ring them up and ask them for advice. If they need to, they have the right equipment to collect them safely and give them a new home.
2006-11-06 23:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by Aisha C 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they are domestic they will probably not survive the winter, especially if they're hanging out in front of stores. That doesn't show good sense. But rabbits are a lot of trouble to keep, they often can't be housetrained like cats and dogs, and you have to keep them in cages when you're not around or they will chew on everything, including the electrical wiring. If it were I, I would bring them in and call the local humane society. The people there can evaluate if they are suitable for adoption. If you get a big cardboard box, you can probably put both of them inside easily if they let you touch them, especially if you offer them food--fresh greens like lettuce, etc. or dried timothy grass. See how they react to being touched and petted first. Take them gently under the tummy to lift, if they start to scratch with the hind legs just drop them. To be safe, wear gloves and a long-sleeved shirt.
2006-11-06 23:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by AnOrdinaryGuy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well HI MOM. LOL, No, for real, from what you said if you don't rescue them they will die or be killed by a dog or cat or some other kind of animal. Rabbits that are wild may come into your yard but you can't get close to them. If you can actually get close to one or both they most likely are tame. If they were pets at one point this alone can cause them to die. Next time you see them hold out a carrot and see if this rabbit comes to you. If it does it most likely is tame or domesticated. You would be doing them both a favor by taking them in at least til you find them a home. Good Luck.
2006-11-06 23:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are domestic rabbits they will probably not survive long outdoors (weather, predators, or cars will most likely kill them). Personally, I would rescue them if I was in your position, but since you don't know their temperament, please be careful. You might want to wear thick gloves (their bites are painful and often break skin) and attempt to lure them into a carrier with food. And get someone to help you. If you don't do that, at least call a local rescue group who is trained to do this kind of capture. Good luck - I'm glad they have someone who cares!
2006-11-06 23:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by livesimply 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will get a winter coat, but finding adequate food and water, and shelter are another story. Another reason you don't see domestic rabbit running wild are their color... they dont blend well, and usually get caught by dogs and cats rather quick.
You need to catch them for sure.
If you dont want to use a live trap, grab them from the back of the neck... move quick, and grap their hind feet real quick too.. this will spare you from getting tore up with their teeth and hind legs.. as they will undoubtedly be nervous. You can attempt to make friends later.. after they are safe
2006-11-06 23:21:39 · answer #5 · answered by think_about_this_gr8_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They won't survive the winter. Chances are that right now they are malnourished. Please at least try to catch them. If they will let you pick them up great but you should have a pet carrier near by. You can also rent humane traps from a shelter. You can turn them into the House Rabbit Society if you can't care for them http://www.rabbit.org
2006-11-07 00:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the animal shelter. Somebody may want them for pets. Our family had a pet rabbit when I was growing up. They don't do very well in the wild because they are domesticated.
2006-11-06 23:15:58 · answer #7 · answered by headcheese700 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing First. Do you have knowledge about rabbits? Even if you take the poor things home will you be able to take care of them? You can check out these links for more information:
www.rabbit.org
exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a/rabbitcare.htm
2006-11-06 23:17:29 · answer #8 · answered by Sanju_the_gr8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey thats s o kind of u that ur so concerned bout the rabbits.....
u can call the local animal rescue team and they might solve the problem......still u can go ahead and keep the rabbits in ur house but be careful coz the mother rabbit is quite possesive bout it's baby...
all the very best and keep doing the good job..
enjoy...
2006-11-06 23:15:33 · answer #9 · answered by choudhary.nishant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were recently dumped and were kept inside they have not had enough time to grow extra fur to keep them warm in the winter.
My advise is to rescue them. Rabbits generally do not bite. Careful so you don't get scratched or they kick so hard you drop them.
2006-11-07 05:15:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋