I found these baby bunnies in our garden, there were 3 and my dad said he saw the mama and babies scamper off but I went outside later and saw one little bunny still all alone in our garden. Has this one been forgotten or lost? I don't want it to die. I can tell it is probably old enough not to need milk anymore. Should I do something or leave it alone?
2007-07-09 14:12:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Leave it alone, mama rabbits can leave thier young for hours looking for food, if you try to help the baby, you would be killing it.Baby bunnies do not thrive without thier mothers, you cannot help this baby.Leave it alone.
2007-07-09 14:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by canidlover78 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Leave him alone. A lot of people often make the mistake of thinking baby bunnies are abandoned when they aren't. His mama will more than likely be back for him. And if he's old enough to be on his own, then he should be fine. Since you don't know for sure what's going on, it's probably best just to leave him be.
2007-07-09 21:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mike-Lynn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Leave it there. Wild bunny babies mature very quickly, and can eat on their own at 4-5 weeks old. My rehabber friend said if they are the size of a lemon, with fur and open eyes, they are fine to leave alone. The mother bunny only returns to the nest once a day in the morning to nurse the kits, she does not stay near them.
2007-07-09 22:32:34 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
dd is correct. a baby could die without it's mother. but it is possible to raise one in captivity. bunnies do best with other bunnies. an animal rescue center would be the best option. i have raised many rabbits from birth..three were wild. ps you could leave out some very cold water for the bunny. Water.
2007-07-09 21:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by mclass920 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Leave it alone. U shouldnt interfere with the natural course of things. Mom left that little one by itself because she knew something was wrong with it. Thats the only reason she would abandon it (unless someone handled it barehanded and left their scent on him). Either way U should leave it alone. Cruel but its for the best.
2007-07-13 03:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by Moon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You leave it alone.
If you were to take this rabbit, it would die from a stress related heart attack before it reaches sexual maturity. Wild rabbits cannot survive in captivity.
2007-07-09 21:15:50 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie V 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hurry! You have to call animal control! If they are abandoned, they'll die within 2 days!
2007-07-09 21:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
there should be a wild life rehabilitation preson locally...they are trained to evaluate this...look in phone book or call your local humane society for a contact..thanks for caring!!
2007-07-09 21:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by d d 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋