Lately, there's been a rabbit roaming in our backyard. I was thinking that I could maybe take it in & raise it because I don't want it to be eaten or attacked by any of the neighboor's dog, nor to I want it to die of cold and starve to death. After all, it is minus 20 out there. So I was wondering if I should? And if I do, how can I catch it? Of course, I wanted to get it tested before hand if it was disease free and all.
2007-01-30 12:29:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I dont think it's wild either.
2007-01-30 12:44:36 · update #1
They only look cute and cuddly, but they are still wild animals and scared of being captured - Their hind legs are EXTREMELY strong and you will get beaten up by a bunny if you try to grab it.
Let it be - feed it if you wish to give it an edge on making it through the winter - but trying to catch it will cause it much distress.
2007-01-30 12:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wether one should or shouldn't is tricky but...
I have caught a wild rabbit from my back yard and it wasn't as hard as I would have thought. He went to hide under a very leafy plant & thought it was well hidden and I basically snatched him up. The only thing is that it started to make a sound like a baby crying - something I'd never heard a rabbit do before - and nearly let him go. He quieted right down in my arms and he lived eight years with me.
2007-01-30 22:55:35 · answer #2 · answered by CONRAD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a wild rabbit, leave it alone. If it's a tame rabbit, call Animal Control. Regardless, it's probably not going to freeze. Remember, that rabbit fur coat fits it a lot better than it would on a person.
To catch a rabbit:
If it's a unique rabbit , "unique" up on it.
I would NOT recommend feeding it. Predators will catch on to it coming around to eat and will end up eating it. Also, if it becomes dependent on you feeding it, and for any reason you stop, it would suffer.
If it's a tame rabbit, "tame" way.
2007-01-30 20:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by pater47 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest it may be better left alone.The stress of being caught,trapped and kept as a pet is as dangerous to the rabbit as nature. The rabbit will be well suited to the weather. They will find food and shelter this year as it has not been to harsh for long periods.This is a wild animal,and should be left as such.Watch and enjoy it.
2007-01-30 20:43:28 · answer #4 · answered by just.stew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can rent humane traps from the local ASPCA at a reasonable rate per day. They will tell you how to bait and set the trap.
2007-01-30 20:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a live trap from a local shelter or local raccoon hunter....
2007-01-30 20:51:18 · answer #6 · answered by myparentskid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LEAVE IT ALONE! IT'S WILD! LET IT STAY THAT WAY! IT WILL SURVIVE, TRUST ME!
2007-01-30 20:41:12 · answer #7 · answered by The PUNK Goddesssss 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋