Ok baby is approxiamately 2 weeks or so My question is do I keep the towel in the box with the baby or can I put the baby in a cleaned up bird cage without the heat under it and how do I keep his tiny feet from falling through the bars of the cage second question is I have to force feed the formula and have since I let the baby get chilled one night the vet says start putting grass in the box with him and he does nibble at that what else can I give him to start foraging for and at what age do I attempt to release him bk into the wild (which my sons are begging me not to do) keep in mind this is a wild bunny and I dont want him to learn that pellets are food or oatmeal is food since neither are available in the wild unless I provide it and he stays close to the house
Do blackberries grow where you live? Blackberry leaves are a favorite treat among wild deer and rabbits. I give it to my domestic rabbits when they look like they\'re going off feed.
The reason I suggest pellets and oatmeal is that even though a vet gave you the formula, it is unlikely that it comes close to what the kit would be getting if he were with his mother. Trust me, even tame rabbits know how to eat natural foods growing in the wild, and a wild rabbit will eat man-made foods if they come upon them.
In the wild, your kit would be pretty much on his own at less than 1 month old, but again, this little guy is at a disadvantage. I would plan on double that time. Let your gut feelings let you know when the time is right.
Charlcie Gill
Zodiac Rabbitry
Astoria, OR
http://www.zodiacsatins.com
No blackberry bushes around here How much pellets and oatmeal how about water he is a very active little fella and now I am worried about releasing him and him getting to close to my dog which is why he\'s here in the first place Do you think since he was so young when he was found it would be possible to keep him as a tame bunny ?
No,wild rabbits may die from stress if kept in captivity.and it may be illegal in your state.bluebird
Do you have a State Park or wildlife sanctuary near you? The folks there are usually very willing to take on wildlife. You\'ve been so wonderful to take the little guy in ...
I wouldn\'t recommend keeping the bunny (though it may be tempting). If there is a wildlife refuge nearby, that would be a good option. I would call the local office of your Fish & Game Dept.
As for feeding, just offer grass hay and pellets/oatmeal free choice. When feeding plucked grass, just be careful that you only give him a bit at a time, as the grass, when plucked, can turn \"sour\" if left around - especially if it is wet.
Charlcie Gill
Zodiac Rabbitry
Astoria, OR
http://www.zodiacsatins.com
unfortuanately there are no wildlife orgs in my area and the wild game ppl are more concerned with the larger breed of animals such as deer and things like that and the only reason I would even consider keeping him is he was only 3 or 4 days old when found my worries are is he is so used to human contact and dogs barking he will have no fear about approaching them
Do they need a salt lick or something he\'s forever licking our skin and more so when we have been sweating I know when my mom raised rabbits we had salt licks in there for them oh and waiting on the wildlife ppl to call me back but the one person I talked to said as long as its not a deer an owl or wildlife like that and I didn\'t set out to deliberatly catch him there was no laws against keeping him safe
