Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS.  SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED.  We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best. 

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time. 

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about?  Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately!  Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES 

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet.  It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A *URGENT* Wild Bunny needs help!

Viewing 5 reply threads
  • Author
    Messages

    • Lansford11
      Participant
      2 posts Send Private Message

        I saved a wild baby bunny from my dogs mouth 3 days ago. The baby appears to have no external injuries and looks to be about 11 days old (the eyes opened this morning). I live in a small town that does not offer bunny care or have anyone who has rabbits to help me. I searched online and found that baby bunnys should be fed KMR kitten milk with a table spoon of 100% real whipping cream since rabbit milk is very caloric. I was able to buy this milk and the smallest bottle I could find (a kitten baby bottle). I believe the nipple on this bottle is too big for this bunny because the baby wont latch onto it when I try to feed it. For now, I am using a small eye dropper to feed this poor baby and it seems to be working. My question is how much do I feed this baby with the method I am using, I get the baby to drink about 4 eye dropper full of milk before is starts to wriggle away from me. Also, any additional tips you may have for me please post them as I have almost no clue as to what I am doing. I’m trying my best to keep this baby alive and hopefully release it when it is ready. Please reply asap! —- the curved eye dropper is the kind I am using—-


      • OreoBunny
        Participant
        14 posts Send Private Message

          Do you know where the nest is? If so return it there………wild rabbit moms only come in the morning and the night to feed the rabbits, so they can keep the nest safe, if you think the nest is abandoned chances are it’s not. If it is wiggling away from you maybe you should do as much as you can give the bun some time and then come back to it. I’m not sure how much you should feed them………best of luck?


        • Lansford11
          Participant
          2 posts Send Private Message

            No I do not, I live near the woods and the nest could be anywhere. Here are some pictures of the baby.


          • JackRabbit
            Participant
            5451 posts Send Private Message

              PM Cottontail (her Pete is a wild cottontail she saved as a baby) and Roberta (rescuer). They may be able to help you.


            • Cottontail
              Participant
              1070 posts Send Private Message

                I couldn’t see the pictures.
                Sounds like your little one is about the same age as my Pete when we found his litter. They are very frail at that age, so it’s always best to get with a rehabber; even if just by phone or internet for advise. We were in a similar situation where we could not immediately get to a rehabber, but found that Pete wouldn’t make it as a “wildy” anyway.

                I would highly recommend powdered kitten milk, though! You can control how thick it is, and add bunny-vitamin-drops to supplement.
                Cottontails can burn those calories fast at all ages!

                I’m sending a PM, and you are free to ask me whatever concerns you have. I am no expert, but we do have a clumsy little cottontail that is constantly teaching us about rabbits and how surprising they can be. We’ll be happy to help however we can!

                {{Good Vibes}}


              • Cottontail
                Participant
                1070 posts Send Private Message

                  I wish I had taken pictures of Pete during the first 2 weeks we had him; you’re little orphan reminds me so much of him, but looks a bit more well fed (good-sign)!
                  {{ lots of good-luck vibes }}

              Viewing 5 reply threads
              • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.

              Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A *URGENT* Wild Bunny needs help!