Young rabbits disperse from their nests at the age of 15-20 days. By the age of three weeks, they are independent in the wild and no longer need the care of their mother. This means that young rabbits found on the ground can be perfectly healthy.
How long can a baby rabbit survive without a mother?
They can live independently. If it looks less than 21 days old, the most likely wild rabbit to survive is to stay in the wild. You might think that doe abandoned the baby, but often she's close to her, giving the bunny the opportunity to explore her world.
How do you care for a newborn bunny without a mother?
If you can't see your mom — don't worry — they only feed their babies for a few minutes a day, so they're away to keep predators out of the nest. The best thing a wild baby can do is leave it alone (return it to the nest) or take it to a rabbit veterinarian or wildlife rehab if injured.
How do you keep the baby rabbit alive?
Put your baby rabbit in a box in a warm and quiet place away from children, household noise, domesticated pets and bright lighting. If you have a hot compress, switch it to LOW and place it under half of the box. Do not try to feed baby rabbits with any kind of milk powder. You can kill animals.
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