Awwwwwwwwwwww, that is SO cute. I hope he makes it for you!!!
06-25-2006, 08:37 PM
Pork Chops N' Corn Bread
Re: Baby bunny??
Quote:
Originally Posted by gmmuscle91
Awwwwwwwwwwww, that is SO cute. I hope he makes it for you!!!
Thanks for the kind words. Please keep him in your prayers. Its really hard not to become attached when hes so loving but if I do it will make death/release harder for me. Just wish me luck and feel free to offer any kind words and advice to me.
06-25-2006, 09:10 PM
tigerlily
Re: Baby bunny??
I've worked with bunnies before, and stress is a MAJOR killer for them. We lost sooo many at the sanctuary. They are just so high strung. My best advice is to find a rehabber. After that, I would highly recommend a very quiet, dark environment. Do not go in, other than to feed. I wish I could remember the feeding schedule for that size. I'd go for every six hours, and then use warm wet water on a finger to 'stimulate' them. The mother normally cleans them and that encourages the bladder to release. I haven't worked with them for awhile now, but I hope the little guy pulls through for ya.
06-25-2006, 09:38 PM
Pork Chops N' Corn Bread
Re: Baby bunny??
I talked to a lady that specializes in wild rabbits. She said to try and feed it every few hours for a day or so. After that one meal he is more fiesty and active than before. He took very little just now which I didn't expect him too. I'm going to try and make him pee in a minute. He is so cute. Its so hard not to get attached. I think I will go get him a small box set up. He's in a so long now. Should I have to force the bottle in his mouth or should he take it by him self?
06-25-2006, 10:00 PM
tigerlily
Re: Baby bunny??
Some take it pretty easy, others have to be coaxed a little more. Warmth, dark and quiet. We kept our bunny room pretty dark, and only went in during feeding sessions. Watch to make sure that he doesn't aspirate the milk too. (getting into it's lungs)
06-25-2006, 10:05 PM
Pork Chops N' Corn Bread
Re: Baby bunny??
Quote:
Originally Posted by tigerlily
Some take it pretty easy, others have to be coaxed a little more. Warmth, dark and quiet. We kept our bunny room pretty dark, and only went in during feeding sessions. Watch to make sure that he doesn't aspirate the milk too. (getting into it's lungs)
Thanks, I was told by the lady that getting some native weeds and flowers may also help. I put a small amount of clover and dandilions(SP?) in with him. I'll see what he does with them before I go to bed. I had no luck getting him to pee and she said it will be fine and to wait for the milk to pass through him. I will try and feed again tonight and see how that goes.
06-25-2006, 10:08 PM
tigerlily
Re: Baby bunny??
Sounds like you are getting some great advice! :gj:
06-25-2006, 10:09 PM
Pork Chops N' Corn Bread
Re: Baby bunny??
Quote:
Originally Posted by tigerlily
Sounds like you are getting some great advice! :gj:
Thanks, I still don't know if I will release him. Not protected wildlife so its still legal here to keep him, It depends.
