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I'm hoping to talk to Dr. Debbie if possible..
As she knows, we're out in the country. This afternoon, we discovered an approx. 5" Cottontail bunny, solo,in the area where my Husband is Logging timber. He witnessed her littermates make their escape, but this little one found a nice niche in a root, panic stricken. Of Course, he brought her home.(Right now, we have her in a box, wrapped up in my fuzzy gloves w/ a lamp nearby for continued warmth) When I got home from work this evening, I attempted an eye-dropper w/ warmed(to body temp) 2% milk. ( I know, but its all we had right now!) She took a few sips and then was warm and sleepy. I dont work tomorrow so I can do whatever is needed. Now what?!!
Thank you!
Cyndee

Submitted: 891 days and 20 hours ago.
Category: Pet
Value: $15
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Age: <1; Female; Breed: Wild Cottontail Baby

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Warmth, Eyedropper w/ milk

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I wish I would have seen this yesterday. I am sorry that Dr. Debbie hasn't been on so if you do not mind I would like to respond for the bunnies health. This little one was likely out there learning the ropes like the rest of the clan. Mom probably wasn't too far away. Most wild rabbits do not survive in capitivity and given her size she really needs to get back out there as close to where you found her so mom can take her back in. It is okay mom won't reject her because of your scent. It is also very possible that this baby is ready to be on her own. If she only has a very small white dot on her head or no white dot at all she needs to be released. The best thing you can do for this little one is either release her as close to where you found her or look for the nest under some brush or bushes. Again most baby bunnies do not survive in captivity.

Theresa

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Answered: 6/15/2007

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