Readers ask: What Can I Feed A Wild Baby Rabbit?

What do you feed a baby rabbit without a mother?

WHAT TO FEED THE BABIES. Baby rabbits should be fed Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) or goat milk, which you can buy at pet stores, or sometimes even a local veterinarian’s office. Because rabbit milk is the most caloric of all mammals, we add in one tablespoon of 100% heavy whipping cream (no sugar) to each can of KMR.

What human food can wild rabbits eat?

While a rabbit’s diet should be predominantly fresh hay and water, 10 to 20% of its diet can include fresh foods that humans eat, such as fruits and veggies. Rabbits enjoy fresh fruits and veggies, such as blueberries, arugula, basil, cilantro, endives, carrots and carrot tops, apples and most dark leafy vegetables.

Can you keep a wild baby bunny?

A: No, they are wild animals and cannot be domesticated. So please don’t move them. Wild rabbits stay away from their nests most of the day to avoid attracting predators. Mother rabbits use grass and fur to make nests so warm they don’t need to sit on them all day as other species do.

What kind of milk do you feed wild baby bunnies?

Baby rabbits should be fed Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) or goat milk, which you can buy at pet stores, or sometimes even a local veterinarian’s office. Because rabbit milk is the most caloric of all mammals, we add in one tablespoon of 100% heavy whipping cream (no sugar ) to each can of KMR.

How can you tell how old a baby bunny is?

Check if its eyes are open. Baby rabbits open their eyes at approximately 10 days; this is also the age where they become more adventurous. If your baby rabbit’s eyes are open, and it is moving in small, tentative walk-like hops, it most likely is between 10 and 14 days old.

How long can a baby rabbit survive without its mother?

Young rabbits disperse from the nest at 15-20 days old. By three weeks of age, they are on their own in the wild and no longer require a mother’s care. This means that young rabbits found on the ground may be completely healthy. Even though they look small, they are not orphans and do not need any human intervention.

Do wild rabbits eat carrots?

Although carrots are a very popular food for rabbits, they are high in carbohydrates and should only be fed in small quantities(only half a carrot every other day). Feed the wild rabbits a smaller amount of carrots than the other vegetables. Wild rabbits also enjoy eating clover and watercress.

How do you befriend a wild rabbit?

The best way to make friends with a wild rabbit is to giving him some food. You can give them a slice of fruit or green leafy veggies. However, keep the quantities small and do not offer citrus fruits such as lemons or pineapples. In the beginning, leave a trail of food that your wild rabbit will follow.

Can wild rabbits eat apples?

Wild rabbits should not eat sugary fruits, such as apples and tomatoes. Even carrots aren’t considered suitable for wild rabbits. Rabbits in the wild prefer branches, twigs, dry and fresh grasses, and plants.

How do you save a wild baby bunny?

The best thing you can do is put the bunny right back where you found him, in the general area, as the mom will only come back at night to call and find him. Leave the area. If injured, please contact a wildlife rehabber or rabbit vet immediately!

How do you keep a wild baby rabbit alive?

Gather the wild baby rabbit in his blanket and feed him on his back, just as you would a human baby. Put the dropper to the baby rabbit’s mouth and allow him to suck the KMR at his own pace. Most baby rabbits will appreciate feedings twice a day. Once in the early morning and again late at night, just like in the wild.

How do you save a baby bunny from dying?

The best chance for survival of a wild baby rabbit is to leave it in its nest, where the mother will return to take care of it. If you find a wild baby rabbit, let him be, and do not attempt to “rescue” him.

Do baby rabbits drink water?

What do Baby Bunnies Drink? Young Rabbits (up to 8wks old) drink milk from their mothers. They may also start drinking water from their mom’s water bottle or bowl at about 3 to 4 weeks of age.

How do you keep baby rabbits warm?

Try a Heating Pad You can use a heating pad to warm up the little one. Wrap the pad up in a towel and place it on the lowest setting. Put the heating pad and towel and the bunny inside a shoebox so the heat surrounds it. Warming the bunny up slowly is ideal.

Will a momma rabbit remove a dead baby from nest?

After she gives birth to young ones, after one day, monitor the nest. If you find a dead bunny there, it should be removed with proper care. NOTE: Keep in mind that, like other animals, rabbits are not able to move their young ones. So, rabbit mothers will not remove that dead bunny.