What is what to do when you find a baby bunny?

Here's what to do if you find a baby bunny:

First: Determine if the Bunny Actually Needs Help

Observe from a Distance: The mother bunny only visits her nest a couple of times a day, usually at dawn and dusk, to avoid attracting predators. Don't assume a bunny is abandoned just because it's alone. Watch from a distance for several hours to see if the mother returns.
Check for Injuries: If the bunny is visibly injured (bleeding, broken limbs, etc.), or covered in flies or maggots, it needs immediate help. This is an emergency.

If the Bunny Appears Healthy and Uninjured:

Leave It Alone (Most Likely): If the bunny is fully furred, eyes are open, and it can hop, it's likely independent and does not need rescuing. Its mother is nearby. Bunnies leave the nest at a very young age. This is normal!
The "Nest Test": If you suspect the bunny has been abandoned and it is very young (eyes closed, minimal fur), check the nest. The nest will usually be a shallow depression in the ground lined with fur and grass.
- If the nest is intact: Leave the bunny alone. Even if you've touched it, the mother will likely still care for it.
- If the nest is destroyed or the bunnies scattered: Rebuild the nest as best you can in the same location using natural materials like grass and fur (if available). Gently place the baby bunnies back in the nest. You can create a grid of twigs or yarn over the nest. Check back the next day to see if it has been disturbed; if it has, the mother has returned. If there is no change, the bunnies likely need help.

If the Bunny Needs Help (Injured, Nest Abandoned, etc.):

Contact a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Immediately: This is the best and most important step. They are experts and have the resources and knowledge to care for the bunny properly. Search online for "wildlife rehabilitator [your city/state]". Time is of the essence.
Keep the Bunny Warm: Place the bunny in a cardboard box lined with soft cloth or paper towels. Keep it in a quiet, dark, and warm place away from pets and children. A heating pad set on low under half of the box can help, so the bunny can move away if it gets too warm.
Do NOT Feed the Bunny: Baby bunnies have very specific dietary needs. Giving them the wrong food (like cow's milk) can be fatal. Only a rehabilitator knows what to feed them.
Minimize Handling: Stress can kill baby bunnies. Handle it only when absolutely necessary, and always wash your hands thoroughly before and after.

Important Considerations:

Rabbits are Wild Animals: They are easily stressed and require specialized care. Trying to raise one yourself without proper knowledge is likely to end in its death.
It is illegal to keep a wild animal as a pet in most places.

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