[RomanticHeroX]

It should only be a couple hours until a vet clinic or animal shelter opens up. I have to imagine it's extremely unlikely that it'll starve in a few hours.

[Clayton Bigsby]

Why is there a spoon? Are you trying to free base him?

[DonMigs85]

I think that's a tiny baby hare and it may still need mother's milk.
Rabbit babies are born blind and hairless.

[CCF23]

Give it a place where it can hide. A cardboard box with a piece cut out? It's going to feel a lot less scared if it has a place it can hide. Avoid making loud noises near it right now, and just let it hide. Rabbits can die of fright, so letting it feel as safe as possible should be priority number 1 tonight.

A lot of veggies are fine to feed it, but it's going to need hay if you're going to keep it.

Put the water in a small bowl that it can drink out of and leave it in its cage.

I have two rabbits:



This one was stomped on as a baby and left to die. Was found with crows pecking at her. She now is splay legged. She's happy as shit, though and loves life and people (odd, considering some asshole stomped on her).



Was either hit by a car or got into a fight with another animal when he was younger. Back leg was broken because of it. He's fine now, though. King shit of fuck mountain pretty much. Thinks he owns the house.

They're pretty awesome, low maintenance pets.

[xbhaskarx]

Keep him in your pocket so you can pet him

[Pylon_Trooper]

[starmud]

I understand that, but I want to make sure it can make it through the night... I feel like something this small should never be without food.

over feeding or handling him too much is probably the biggest danger right now, if he gets thristy, he should drink from a close water source. food will probably be the last thing on his mind for awhile. i've had small rabbits go in shock before, where ive had to keep them in an open area with me and food until they ate. im sure a local rescue or vet would give you some more exact info after being able to see the rabbit.

be ready to hear a rescue complain you needed to release him :P if you want to try and keep it, thats up to you. that could be applicable depending on its age. in the end, its your choice though. it would be good to find out how old he is, so you know exactly what to do.

not a newborn, but given how many weeks it may be: http://www.mybunny.org/info/newborn.htm

[mysticwhip]

oh god that's a big fucking rat, dispose of that shit asap.

[Hanmik]

oh my .. get rid of it right now..

[Eric C]

I think that's a tiny baby hare and it may still need mother's milk. Rabbit babies are born blind and hairless.

yeah, it's the SIZE OF A SPOON, so tiny

I was thinking it might not be old enough to eat solid food yet, but I don't know anything about rabbits or hares. You might have to give it milk.

[DonMigs85]

Here's a story similar to your predicament
http://www.daily-mail.co.uk/news/art...rs-plough.html
Just remove the dash in dailymail

[aett]

Look up a recipe for baby rabbit formula ASAP. Poor guy is too tiny for real food. Good luck.

[Xanathus]

Here's a story similar to your predicament Just remove the dash in dailymail

There's a good reason why you're getting *****s, don't try to circumvent it.

[Suikoguy]

Here's a story similar to your predicament http://www.daily-mail.co.uk/news/art...rs-plough.html Just remove the dash in dailymail

That's... a large rabbit.

[StudioTan]

My girlfriend had done a lot of wildlife rehab and she's recommending you take it back to where you found it and let it go. She says there is an extremely high chance that it'll die by morning. She says out of possibly a dozen baby wild rabbits she's had to take care of only 1 survived, and most died the same night.

You can read info here as well - http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/orphan.html

The reality is fewer than 10% of orphaned rabbits survive a week, and the care that people attempt to provide can be illegal, unnecessary, and potentially harmful. 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.

[aett]

My wife just found this page with a recipe. I hope it helps.

[DonMigs85]

There's a good reason why you're getting *****s, don't try to circumvent it.

really? Even for the harmless non-sensationalist stories?
My bad.

[mac]

My girlfriend had done a lot of wildlife rehab and she's recommending you take it back to where you found it and let it go. She says there is an extremely high chance that it'll die by morning. She says out of possibly a dozen baby wild rabbits she's had to take care of only 1 survived, and most died the same night. You can read info here as well - http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/orphan.html

This must be repeated till the OP realizes his mistake.

[t26]

My girlfriend had done a lot of wildlife rehab and she's recommending you take it back to where you found it and let it go. She says there is an extremely high chance that it'll die by morning. She says out of possibly a dozen baby wild rabbits she's had to take care of only 1 survived, and most died the same night. You can read info here as well - http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/orphan.html

Sounds like the best advice so far

[B1gg_Randall]

Give it a place where it can hide. A cardboard box with a piece cut out? It's going to feel a lot less scared if it has a place it can hide. Avoid making loud noises near it right now, and just let it hide. Rabbits can die of fright, so letting it feel as safe as possible should be priority number 1 tonight.

Wow,I didn't know that...

[Tesseract]

My wife just found this page with a recipe. I hope it helps.

my brother just sent me this recipe:

http://www.food.com/recipe/beer-brai...rock-pot-44403

papergoddess's note:

'Tasty, tangy recipe for rabbit or chicken. Hey, it all tastes like chicken, right?'

hope it helps.

[DonMigs85]

That's... a large rabbit.

This is definitely a hare

[msdstc]

Sounds like the best advice so far

Alright cool sounds good... I'll go drop it in the middle of a side road surrounded by hungry cats. I'll take the 10% over the 0.

[I Push Fat Kids]

If you really want to do some rabbit rescue you should go to Long Beach, CA. There's a college campus populated by about 1,500 rabbits and I'm not even kidding.

[msdstc]

If you really want to do some rabbit rescue you should go to Long Beach, CA. There's a college campus populated by about 1,500 rabbits and I'm not even kidding.

I'm in MA, so that seems a little unlikely :).

As for the feeding thing, sounds like this guy is a few weeks old. According to the links I've been reading through (thanks everyone :)) When they've opened there eyes they're ready to move onto vegetables and water on their own. Feeding them the milk through a tube is only necassary for newborns.

Same website also says he's old enough to be on his own, but I simply don't believe that yet. I'll call my vet tomorrow and get some definitive answers, but I'm feeling pretty optimistic at the moment. Hopefully he can stay warm tonight... I want to keep him in my room, but my room will be pitch black until about noon. Hopefully the other rooms can stay quiet long enough.

[SmokeMaxX]

I'm in MA, so that seems a little unlikely :). As for the feeding thing, sounds like this guy is a few weeks old. According to the links I've been reading through (thanks everyone :)) When they've opened there eyes they're ready to move onto vegetables and water on their own. Feeding them the milk through a tube is only necassary for newborns. Same website also says he's old enough to be on his own, but I simply don't believe that yet. I'll call my vet tomorrow and get some definitive answers, but I'm feeling pretty optimistic at the moment. Hopefully he can stay warm tonight... I want to keep him in my room, but my room will be pitch black until about noon. Hopefully the other rooms can stay quiet long enough.

Are you reading websites for hares or rabbits?

[StudioTan]

Alright cool sounds good... I'll go drop it in the middle of a side road surrounded by hungry cats. I'll take the 10% over the 0.

There is no need for the snarky comment, you asked for help. No one said to drop in the middle of road, just back in the same general location.

If your rabbit survives until morning you can contact these places:

http://www.wildlife-education-center.com/
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/wildl...ehab_index.htm

[Xanathus]

Alright cool sounds good... I'll go drop it in the middle of a side road surrounded by hungry cats. I'll take the 10% over the 0.

You're stealing food from those poor, starving pussy-cats. Bastard.

[Sn4ke_911]

eat it.

[Alucrid]

You're stealing food from those poor, starving pussy-cats. Bastard.

feral cats are a plague

[Ferrio]

My wife just found this page with a recipe. I hope it helps.

Maybe you should do this? Sounds like a lot of work, but might be it's only chance.

[DonMigs85]

Are you reading websites for hares or rabbits?

Yeah, hares are already born active with open eyes and fur. Which this guy probably is.

[Escape Goat]

Google for a animal habitat in the area. Ask if they will put it down before you leave it with them.

[Hoo-doo]

Rabbits actually have quite a ferocious bite.

A old friend of mine is missing the top part of his ring finger because it was cleanly bitten off through a fence by a bunny when he was a child, bone and all.

[eudaemonic]

Don't try to relocate it... we learned our lesson with Falling Bear. :(

[Rocwell]

He needs a name. I suggest you call him "Hraka". Then you can silflay hraka u embleer rah.

[msdstc]

From reading more it seems the hares are easier to take care of, and if it can survive the first week it should be near ready to go on its own. Suposedly the mom will be in the area for the next 24 hours and I live close so I'll keep my eyes open, but right now it's a death trap.

[Sarquiss_]

Sorry I don't have any advise. Just wanted to let you know that you done a great job saving the little thing. Despite what some people may say your giving him/her a fighting chance. Hopefully, you can find the mum :D

Anyways, you have my respect. Not many people would go out of their way to save another living thing.

[Alrus]

Rabbits can be vicious animals, and they can bite and scratch pretty hard. So you should take it to a vet and check if it has any diseases. (I had a rabbit that would hide under furniture and wait till you had your back turned then tried to bite your feet)

Also avoid feeding him bread, mostly greens (seeds work too).

Oh and if you plan to keep it, prepares for tons of poop. They're pretty high maintenance animals :/

[Bombadil]

You're stealing food from those poor, starving pussy-cats. Bastard.

Yes, those poor, starving, soulless, contemptible creatures that have so effectively duped humanity into loving them.

[HK-47]

Rabbits can be vicious animals, and they can bite and scratch pretty hard. So you should take it to a vet and check if it has any diseases. (I had a rabbit that would hide under furniture and wait till you had your back turned then tried to bite your feet) Also avoid feeding him bread, mostly greens (seeds work too). Oh and if you plan to keep it, prepares for tons of poop. They're pretty high maintenance animals :/

Pooping machines.

[HK-47]

Yes, those poor, starving, soulless, contemptible creatures that have so effectively duped humanity into loving them.

When you pet them its like revving an engine =3

[dejay]

I recommend a stew with red wine sauce - something strong to go with game.

Also, go get a pizza and find that cat, you took it's dinner.

[Yagharek]

Props man, the world needs more people like you (and me).

Depends. Is it a feral pest where you live? In Australia, for example, feral cats and rabbits are fair game. We have more important animals to care about than fast breeding introduced pests to look after.

To the OP, assuming its a 'native' in your area, release it where it came from. Wild animals should be left to be wild.

[DarkFlow]

Sssssh there it is.

[Edmond Dantès]

The next General Woundwort is in your possession.

[keyboardcat]

you must train him. He will become a weapon of mass destruction.

[shinobi602]

Congrats man, you stopped that cat from eating and just trying to survive.

How do you feel now!

[blackwatchplad]

leave some greens and vegetables and stuff with it, and a little bowl of water never hurts.

Also give it lots of bedding, a blanket or something soft to rest on.
And make sure to cover up the box for a while to keep it calm. I'd imagine hares are pretty over-reactive to stimuli.

[dc89]

That bunny is too cute! This is the first thing which came to my mind: