EXTREMELY URGENT - flooded cottontail nest

[Idontknowbunnies]

It’s been raining non stop in the Dallas Area today. My son went outside and found a nest of bunnies covered in water and completely destroyed. There were 4 bunnies total but 2 drowned and we weren’t able to save them. I tried to look for the dried grass and the covering for the bunnies nest but I’m assuming it was carried away by water. I put the two baby bunnies in a dry blanket for now.
how can I rebuild their nest or what’s the best thing for us to do? The nest is in a location that floods every time it rains. We live in an apartment complex so I can’t put anything outside in the common areas. I really need help! I’m not sure what to do with these babies. I can’t keep them long either. I’m worried about how they will get fed.

 

[ArtistChibi]

Is there a wildlife rehab you can call?

 

[Idontknowbunnies]

Is there a wildlife rehab you can call?

I looked them up and the closet one is 3 hrs away. At the moment I’m unable to make that drive.

 

[lilac]

Is it possible that you could call them anyway? Maybe they will send someone to pick them up, or at the very least give you directions for what to do.

 

[Idontknowbunnies]

Is it possible that you could call them anyway? Maybe they will send someone to pick them up, or at the very least give you directions for what to do.

I did call but no answer. I sent an email hoping someone replies soon. For now im doing some research.

 

[Idontknowbunnies]

Update: I called the wild life center. Someone will be here to pick them up in the morning. I was also given instructions to care for them in the meantime

 

[ArtistChibi]

Update: I called the wild life center. Someone will be here to pick them up in the morning. I was also given instructions to care for them in the meantime

Oh good. Hopefully the surviving babies are able to return to the wild afterward.

 

[lilac]

Great that everything worked out!

 

[SirLawrence]

@Idontknowbunnies thank you for your care and compassion! Judging from your name, you're not really one of "us" (I mean that in the best way possible, we're all mad here ), but from your response to this event, you are a wonderful person. I just wanted to publicly thank you for what you did; I wish more people in the world were like you!

This just proves you don't have to be "crazy rabbit people" to care about our little world!

THANK YOU!!!

 

[Roo1234]

Glad you could find a place that can take care of them, thank you for taking the time to learn/take care of the baby buns

 

[TreasuredFriend]

I rehabbed for many years prior to transitioning to domestic rescue. Ditto on above. Thank you for caring and wanting them to survive. A large majority of humans wouldn't give a darn.

My love for lagormorphs grew strong as I cared for vulnerable orphaned baby cottontails or injured juveniles for numerous years. - I stay in touch with my rehab friend and we frequently converse!

Stay safe little ones, and my Immense Gratitude for your kind actions.