WILD BABY BUNNIES NEED HOME

[hladyv]

My husband is in Cincinnati Ohio and was brought three baby bunnies! Their eyes are opened and they don't seem to be dehydrated. Are there any rehabbers in the Cincinnati area who would be able to care for them? This is urgent!! What advice can you all offer in the meantime? I have successfully raised two squirrels from a week or two years young, but I know this is different and these babies are much more sensitive to stress.

[hladyv]

we hope to find someone who will be able to give these babies their best chance at survival! We're concerned that the vets office may not have their best interest at heart

[farrelli]

I know we have someone in Columbus who does bunnies. I'll PM her and see if she knows someone or if you two could get together.

[sdreamcatcher]

I hope these babies got the help they needed??

[hladyv]

im currently in New York so I am unable to help, but my husband helped me in raising the squirrels and has done this previously with his mother throughout the years. They always keep formula and pedialyte on hand for these types of occasions. They just haven't had bunnies before.

He gave them small amounts of Pedia late, two of them took a few laps of it, but they don't seem dehydrated. Not badly so at least. He also fed them formula, one ate enthusiastically, the other two more slowly but they've gotten some. He's trying not to be too stressing on them, we're just so concerned about that aspect since they're so delicate natured in terms of being stressed.

They are furred, with eyes open... The room he has them in is warm due to heating lamps for a small bearded dragon, but he's being sure to keep them from getting too hot.

I have three phone numbers I found online for rehabbers in his area which I will call first thing in the morning. These babies were brought to his door step at 10pm so I figured it was too late to start making calls.

Also I believe the formula is esbilac. I've read both yay's and nay's for feeding them esbilac and Pedia lyte so it's so hard to know what's right or not... I just hope we've made the right moves!

[TubeDriver]

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[Saverywood]

Place a large pile of wild clover (white or yellow) and a big pile of dandelion greens in with the bunnies. You may offer them a pinch of old fashioned oatmeal. They do not need heat if they are fully furred. Place a small sturdy bowl or lid (with rocks or marbles) of fresh water in a corner for them. Offer a kleenex box or big round empty oatmeal box for them to hide and huddle inside. You can place them inside a tall plastic laundry basket or deep plastic bin and cover top with blanket (blue is calming). You can keep them outside in a garage with a window that allows a circulating breeze yet safety from the night preadators. They are nocturnal and will be more active at night fall. Try to keep strong odors away from them (like scented fabric softners etc.) because a natural defense for them is that they are odorless. Keep trying the rehabber. Good luck!:Love_Icon

[squirrelsrule&bunniestoo]

Kathy Israel (513)423-3728