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If a rabbit is frequented in the garden or you find a wild rabbit on the farm, you may want to catch it and tame it. Be aware that wild rabbits are often difficult to tame, even with a lot of training. In addition, most localities have laws that prohibit the keeping of wildlife as pets unless you are in a wildlife relief center. If in doubt, ask your veterinarian to understand the rules. If you want to catch your rabbit to move to a safer place, there are many ways you can tame it.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Getting your rabbit to know you

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   Get ready for the rabbit to run. Rabbits are prey in the wild, so they often experience more stress than other animals. This means that the wild rabbit will probably run away if you try to approach it. Its first defensive reflex is to flee to safety.
   • Don't try to stop the rabbit from escaping. This will only make the rabbit more stressful. Rabbits can die because they will have a heart attack or shock, clogging the intestines and leading to starvation.

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   Lie down with the rabbit. In order for the rabbit to get used to you and not see you as an enemy, lower your body as you approach it. This will make the rabbit feel less threatened. If the rabbit approaches you, don't respond at first. Sit in silence for as long as possible, possibly for hours. You may need to try several times over several days to get the rabbit to get used to you.

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   Avoid odors from other animals. If you smell like a predator, such as a dog or a cat, the rabbit won't come near you. Put on freshly washed clothes and wash your hands before going out to make sure the smell of other animals is gone.

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   Leave a piece of food. If you want your rabbit to trust you, leave a piece of delicious food that will lure your rabbit towards you. These include green leafy vegetables like watercress, dandelion leaf and a few slices of carrots. This will help your rabbit trust you and move on to tame it.

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   Have a soft conversation with your rabbit. When trying to tame your rabbit, talk to it in a low, gentle, and gentle voice. This will help calm the rabbit and not cause further panic.
   • Never shout or make a loud noise. This will cause the rabbit to run away and run away.

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   Face the scared rabbit. If you scare your rabbit, it can stiffen all over. Rabbits often use this reflex to deceive predators that they are dead or to help them hide. If the rabbit approaches you this way, it is not happy to see you and does not want you to lift it. It is really panicking.
   • You feel very keen and plan to pick up your rabbit in high tension, but this is not a good way to help. Rabbits can be shocked and have serious problems. Rabbits can suffer a heart attack or shock and die soon after.

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   Avoid picking up the rabbit. If you lift the rabbit, do not lift it high. Because rabbits are terrestrial creatures, they panic when picked up. This could also lead to heart attack syndrome or shock in the rabbit.
   • You can also permanently injure the rabbit's leg by lifting it.
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Part 2 of 2: Using humane traps

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   Choose the right trap. If you want to catch a rabbit without holding it with your hand, this may be a better and less intimidating option, think about making a humane rabbit trap. Ask your local wildlife association or animal welfare organization if they have traps available. You can also buy a trap at the pet store.
   • You can also make a simple cardboard trap with a cardboard box that closes when the rabbit is inside. To make this trap use a wood stick to prop up the box and poke a hole in the cardboard box. Then use a rope to tie carrots or other food and pass through the hole and tie it to the stick. When the rabbit enters the box and grabs the food, the stick will be tugged by the rope and the box will fall.

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   Put your favorite treat inside. To lure the rabbit into the cage, put a few of their favorites inside. Such as carrots, green leafy vegetables or dandelion leaves.

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   Place the trap in a safe place. If you want your rabbit to get close to the trap, place it in a quiet, sheltered place. This will make the rabbit feel safe enough to approach the trap and eat leftover food.

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   Set the trap at the right time. Rabbits are usually most active at dawn and dusk, so make sure the trap is clean and ready at these times. Be sure to check the traps after this time to see if you can catch them.

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   Traps move. Once you have caught the rabbit, cover the trap with a blanket to make it feel safe. Pick up the trap and then move to the new spot where you want the rabbit to be and open the trap so it can run out.
   • Make sure the locations where rabbits are released are safe. You can consult your local wildlife relief organization or animal control center for advice.
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Warning

• Arresting wild animals as pets, including wild rabbits, is often illegal. In many places, you are not allowed to "tame" a wild rabbit as a pet.
• Never let the baby rabbits leave their cave! This action can actually cause serious health problems and even death in rabbits.Less than 10% of young wild rabbits can survive being taken out of the cave.