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If you are a lover of hares, you may not be able to resist feeding them as they walk across your yard. You may also find that orphaned or abandoned baby rabbits need food. Feeding wild rabbits is fun, but you should follow certain protocols regarding the rabbit's diet and safety to ensure rabbits in the yard are healthy. and happy.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Feed the adult hares

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   Choose seasonal foods. The hare's eating habits are different each season. Food for fall / winter months will not be the same as spring / summer.
   • From early spring to early fall, the hare mainly feeds on grass, clover, wild flowers, weeds, and other plants that grow in the garden. You can set up a rabbit-friendly area in your yard or garden, and plant some plants during these months. In addition, you can leave the box containing grass, clover, etc. outside in the yard, in the area where you have seen the hares gather.
   • In late fall to spring, you'll need to change your rabbit's diet. They will switch to eating shoots, twigs, bark, leaves, and any fresh plants they come across. You should leave these plants out in the yard during winter if you want to keep the hare during this time.

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   Place grass and hay in a rabbit-friendly area. Rabbits love grass and hay. If you don't mind putting the rabbit in your yard, you can create a small area where the rabbit can eat in the garden. Because rabbits like to eat in bushy areas and have small trees to cover, create a dense lawn in your yard to be accessible to wild rabbits.
   • You can grow grass to a certain height in your yard. In addition, you can spread hay or keep dry grass in this area.
   • If you are an animal gardener, you can remove the fence around certain areas of your garden. In this area, you can grow tall grass, clover, weeds, and any kind of wild flower the rabbit likes and place a manger in that area. This will attract the hare to your garden to enjoy the food.
   • If wild rabbits feel safe in your garden, don't be surprised if they come and eat grass all day.
   • Note that ordering food like this can appeal to wild animals other than rabbits.
3. Provides plenty of fresh grass and hay. Wild and domestic rabbits have something in common that they need grass as their primary food to absorb. If your rabbits come to eat in your garden, they will have plenty of fresh grass to eat but will not have access to hay. Hay hay should be given to wild rabbits as oat grass (oat hay) and feline grass (timothy hay). Alfalfa (alfafa hay) should only be given to baby rabbits because it contains too much protein, calcium and sugar.
   • Buy hay at pet food stores.
   • Do not use pesticides in the garden that rabbits come to eat. This chemical will make rabbits very sick.

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   Provide fresh fruits and vegetables. You should feed your rabbit three different types of green vegetables, and one of them is rich in vitamin A. You can give wild rabbits something available in the garden such as:
   • Cabbage (rich in vitamin A)
   • Amaranth (rich in vitamin A)
   • Chrysanthemum leaves
   • Lettuce
   • Spinach / spinach / spinach
   • Parsley
   • Basil
   • Mint vegetables
   • Improved chip
   • Dandelion flowers, wild daisies
   • Clover
   • Broccoli
   • Shells of peas or other beans
   • Brussels sprouts
   • Broccoli (leaves and stalks only)
   • Cilantro / cilantro ta
   • Dill
   • The leaf of the carrot
   • Celery leaves
   • Watercress
   • Although carrots are the most well-known tubers when it comes to rabbit food, they actually contain too much carbohydrates and should only be given in small amounts (sometimes half of them. ) and always give less than other green vegetables.
   • Avoid giving your rabbit the same veggies that cause bloating: green cauliflower, cauliflower, and cabbage. Because the rabbit's digestive system can't push the gas, it stays in the intestines and causes serious health problems and even death.
   • Don't bring fresh vegetables out all of a sudden. Mix a small amount of green vegetables with hay or grass. Introduce vegetables slowly and observe the rabbit's feces for unusual symptoms such as diarrhea or soft stools.
   • If you see baby rabbits in your garden, avoid giving them vegetables as rabbits under 6 months of age should not eat them.
   • Always wash fruits and vegetables before feeding them. If you buy vegetables from the supermarket, they can be contaminated with pesticides before being packaged and sold. It is important to wash out chemicals that could harm the hares before you feed them fruit and vegetables.

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   Give your rabbit some pellets. Rabbits bran pellets can make a great addition to your hare's meal. The seeded bran pellets are optimal for the health of the hare. Feed the rabbit to a minimum of pellets and mix them with hay, grass, and vegetables. Keep in mind that pellets are concentrated foods and the hare may not be used to digesting them. Since hares don't just eat pellets for survival, like house rabbits, they shouldn't eat too much of these foods.
   • Shop for pet pellets at a pet store. You can estimate your rabbit's weight and talk to the staff about how much pellets you should give your rabbit.
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Method 2 of 3: Feed the orphaned baby rabbits

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   Make sure your rabbits are truly motherless. Often times, when exploring a nest or a group of baby rabbits, we often mistakenly assume they are orphaned. Since most baby rabbits brought out of the wild will not survive, it is important not to bring them home unless they are sure they have been abandoned by the mother.
   • Baby rabbits are often alone as they sometimes leave the nest during the day and return at night. If you see the baby rabbits cowering together, they may not be orphan and the mother will return in the evening. You should leave the baby rabbit alone.
   • In general, you should only conclude that the baby rabbits are orphaned if you are sure their mother is dead. Your dog or cat has likely tampered with the nest or killed the rabbit. You can also find the dead mother rabbit lying nearby. In cases like these, you can identify the baby rabbit orphan and initiate the intervention.
   • If you find that the baby rabbits are under 10 days old lost outside the nest, they are most likely separated from the mother. It is possible that the bunny ran away in fear of something or the crow took it away and left it. Most likely, the baby rabbit was injured and could not survive. You should take it to a veterinarian or to a humane society as this is the best chance the bunny can survive.
   • If the baby rabbits look healthy and full, rest assured as this means the mother is still taking care of them.
   • If you want to make sure the mother rabbit is still close to the nest, make a mark by placing a few crossed ropes on top of the nest. If the next morning you check and find the string has been disturbed, this means the mother rabbit has arrived at night.
   • Baby rabbits show cold, weakness, dehydration (wrinkled skin and if pulled slightly will not elastic), often injured rabbits will lose their mother. But since the baby rabbits are especially difficult to care for, you should still call wildlife conservation centers.

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   Contact lifeguard. As soon as you find the orphan baby rabbit, you should immediately contact the animal rescue team.Baby rabbits need to be cared for by an experienced lifeguard to increase their chances of survival. Only 10% of orphan rabbits survive the first week. You should not attempt to recover baby rabbits alone, unless you have experience in rescue and rehabilitation and have first aid equipment available.

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   Learn about baby rabbits food. If you cannot contact lifeguards right away, you should begin caring for them and feeding them themselves. This will increase the survival of the baby rabbits. Goat's milk is the recommended food for newborn rabbits. If not, puppy and kitten replacement formula (KMR milk) is also a good choice.
   • Powdered milk can be purchased from pet stores.
   • Cow's milk and infant formula (Pedialyte) should not be given to baby rabbits.
   • If your baby rabbits get cold before they can drink, you should warm them up first.
4. Feed the baby rabbits. Because baby rabbits are very small, they will be given a 1 to 3 milliliter syringe, available in drugstores, or a dropper is also a good option.
   • You should sterilize the milk and hands before feeding the rabbit. Cold formula can easily cause diarrhea in baby rabbits.
   • Feed the rabbit in a quiet place to avoid stressing the baby.
   • Feed each baby rabbit one at a time. Gently lift the rabbit and place it in a soft towel. Hold the rabbit in a position where the head is above the body. Place the end of the tube in the corner of the baby's mouth. Using the correct posture and where to insert the feeding tube will prevent your rabbit from accidentally inhaling liquid into his lungs.
   • Don't be surprised if your bunny only takes a few drops of milk at first. They take some time to get used to the syringe.

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   Determine the amount of milk to feed your rabbit. The amount of milk given to baby rabbits depends on their age.
   • If your rabbits are only 1-2 weeks old, they need 5-7 cc / ml each time and should feed twice daily.
   • At 2 to 3 weeks of age, rabbits need between 7 and 13 cc / ml each feed and feed only once a day.
   • At 3 to 6 weeks of age, they need 13 to 15 cc / ml twice daily. You can feed your baby rabbits hard foods such as oats at this age
   • Absolutely not Feeding the baby rabbits too much. You know you should stop when the bunny's belly is slightly round.

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   Stimulate going to the toilet. Once the baby rabbit has been fed, it is important to have pee and bowel movements because it keeps the digestive tract and secretions clean. To do this, take a cotton ball soaked in damp water and gently stroke the anal area until the baby rabbits are excreted. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Precautions

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   Make a fence to protect the flowers and vegetables. If the hares you want to feed comes into your yard, you need to show them what is possible and cannot eat. Set up a rabbit-friendly area in your garden containing their favorite food, and put up a protective fence around other areas.
   • Definitely fences are the best option to form a barrier to a garden. The thin wire mesh is enough to prevent rabbits from jumping on the key side. The foot of the fence should be safely buried in the ground so that the rabbit does not try to push it from below.
   • Threatening objects, such as straw scarecrows, bandages, or balloons can scare rabbits and prevent them from entering the yard where they are not welcome. Pinwheels sold primarily to prevent moles can be very effective against rabbits.
   • Avoid using industrial pesticides, especially if you keep rabbit food near your yard. Wind can blow pesticides into the immediate vicinity, and if swallowed, rabbits can become sick and easily harm predators.

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   Repair the nest if your dog or cat destroys it. If you have a hare in your yard, they can provide a nest to give birth to. Cats or dogs can easily disturb and destroy their nests. If this happens, you should rearrange it as it was originally.
   • Take all the grass, straw, and hay the rabbit used to rebuild the nest. If the hole does collapse, dig the hole about 1 meter deep, and put straw in it.
   • If you notice the mother's hair is falling out, put it back in the nest. This will help the bunny find her baby if the nest has been moved or is not the actual nest.

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   Take your rabbits to a veterinarian or humane society if they are injured. Usually, your rabbit can be injured near your home. One of the pets may attack the hare or get injured by another predator. You can put the rabbit in a cage or a bin. Take your rabbits to the vet or rescue station so they are properly cared for and released to the wild. advertisement

Advice

• Leave a portion of the grass or garden in the natural condition with native plantations to provide shelter and food for wildlife.
• If you have pets in your home, do not let them go alone while feeding the hares. Most domestic dogs and cats will become predators and become aggressive when encountered by strange creatures.
• You should be careful not to let wild rabbits become dependent on human feeding.

Warning

• Taking care of the orphaned hares without sufficient knowledge and experience will lead to worse consequences than doing a good deed. The orphaned rabbits should be racing to the nearest wildlife care.
• The insecticide is very toxic to rabbits.
• Some vegetables (eg broccoli) are capable of causing dangerous indigestion in hare.
• Note that in some countries, without prior authorization, it is illegal to keep wildlife.