Orphaned Bunny

[fancy1991]

I have an orphaned bunny - approximately 2 daysold. Has anyone had any luck in saving one? I gaveit some small animal milk replacer and collected fur to nest it in.

Any help on this would be appreciated.

 

[ayglnu13]

Wild or Domesticated?

Domesticated: Take the mother out of hercage and flip her on her side or upside down and place the baby on herto feed. I had to do this with all 5 of my babies and the all survived(except two but they died of unrelated causes )

Wild: Put the baby back where you found it, and the mother will take the baby back.

~Amy

 

[CorkysMom]

Is this a wild bunny? If so, I wouldtry to find a wildlife refuge, they will know exactly what to do andhow to take care of it and prepare it to be released back into the wild.

 

[fancy1991]

The bunny is a mini-rex. Mother died. I will keep on with the formula and see what happens. Thanks

 

[ayglnu13]

Ohhh poor baby, what happend to the mom?

What bottle feeding a baby place a drop offormula on your finger and let the baby lick it off, that way there isless of a chance that it will aspirate it. Bottle feeding is dangerousso take your time when doing it

~Amy

 

[fancy1991]

Just found her dead in cage - I don't know what was wrong. She was a young doe having her first litter

 

Just remember tofeed slowly and be sureto stimulate it to go potty , use asoft cloth and warm water to stimulate ,I hate to say this but itschances of survival and hand feeding areso slim , I truelywish you luck hon , keepus posted please and if we canbe of more helpplease yell , we will help youas much as we know how.

 

[ayglnu13]

fancy1991 wrote:

Just found her dead in cage - I don't know what waswrong. She was a young doe having her first litter

How old was she? She may have had a stuck kit or some other complications I am sorry for your loss

~Amy

 

[cirrustwi]

Oh, my, that poor baby! Saphy, whosealso a mini rex,was orphaned. His mommy died andleft 5 kits, 3 survived. I knew his breeder from the laststore I managed. She called me and I hooked her up with myvet. She gave me Saphy for helping her out. I'llcall her and see what she suggests.

Jen