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Orphaned baby bunny rescue and feeding

Sent to Pet Experts September 03, 2006 9:18 a.m.

We found 3 orphaned baby cottontails. Their eyes are open and they can raise their ears up. They seem to be in good shape, active and warm. Have they been weaned from their mother? What kind of milk or solids should we feed them to keep them alive and eventually set them free? We can't just put them back because my boyfriend brought them to me from 40 miles away after his lawn mower accidentally destroyed their nest.

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Age: <1; Breed: cottontail rabbit

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September 03, 2006 9:53 a.m. (34 minutes and 39 seconds later)

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Dear friend,

If their eyes are open and ears raised they are weaned. Here is info on their care and feeding:

http://www.rabbit.org/care/orphan.html

http://www.2ndchance.info/bunnies.htm

http://cottontails-rescue.org.uk/handrear.asp

Please print these out and let me know if you need anything else. I will be happy to help in any way possible.

Warmest best wishes,

Terri

Terri Riba -- Animal Healthcare expert -- 100% Positive Feedback on 2591 Pet Accepts
20+ years in vet care experience in medicine, behavior, nutrition, holistics

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