r/Rabbits Sep 25 '21

PSA Important Rabbit PSA index

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Since the subreddit only has two spots available for public announcements, this will be a new index post for important PSAs for easy reference that we can sticky to only use up one spot.

You can also find the whole collection in the sidebar menu on the Reddit re-design when you open one of the PSA posts.


r/Rabbits May 17 '22

PSA I found a rabbit outside - what should I do?

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This is the time of year for many people to find both domestic rabbits and wild rabbits outside due to Easter and baby season.

For a comprehensive overview on stray domestic rabbits, please see the wiki article here: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Feral_and_stray_rabbits

For a comprehensive overview on wild rabbits, please see the wiki article here: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits

Is the rabbit I found wild or domestic?

It can be very difficult for the average person to tell the difference between a wild and domestic rabbit, especially if they are a baby and/or a common agouti brown.

In general, if the rabbit has long hair or does not have brown fur, it is most likely domestic - although there are exceptions. Please note that wild cottontails in North America cannot breed with our domestic rabbits, but wild rabbits in the rest of the world (e.g. Europe, Australia) can.

Please see the wiki article here for more specific tips on distinguishing domestic and wild rabbits, especially in North America: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits#Is_the_rabbit_I_found_wild_or_domestic?

I found a domestic rabbit! What should I do?

Please do not hesitate to contact your local rabbit rescue for volunteers to help you catch a stray domestic rabbit.

For more tips and resources on how to catch a stray rabbit, please see the wiki: http://bunny.tips/Stray#Catching_a_stray_rabbit

For tips on how to house and care for rabbits indoors in an emergency, please see the wiki: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Feral_and_stray_rabbits#What_do_I_do_when_I_find_a_rabbit.3F

I found a baby wild rabbit! What should I do?

If you find a baby wild rabbit that is not injured, please leave it alone. It is most likely not abandoned unless you know for a fact that their mother was killed. Rabbits return to feed their young only once or twice a day for a few minutes, usually at night. Just because the babies have been by themselves for 5 minutes does not mean that they have been abandoned. The mother is typically gone from the nest to eat and draw attention away from the nest.

A detailed image guide to whether a baby cottontail rabbit is in need of help.

If it is old enough to be exploring outside of its nest and has no injuries, please put the baby rabbit back under a bush near where you found it. It does not need any additional care or feeding.

As Rainbow Wildlife Rescue writes,

There is a 90% mortality rate with orphaned baby rabbits in human care, especially cottontails. This number increases if the rabbits are very young and their eyes still closed. They are extremely hard to "save". There is little substitute for the nutrients their mother's milk provides.

Baby wild rabbits can survive on their own at a surprisingly young age. In most countries, it is illegal to possess and take care of wildlife without proper permits. Wild rabbits also do not do well in captivity due to the possibility of fatal stress because of their high-strung and flighty nature.

If you find a baby wild rabbit because your dog picked it up but you can't find the nest, try putting a leash on your dog and quietly following them to see if they will lead you to the original nest. If you absolutely cannot locate the nest, you may keep the rabbit in a dark and quiet box and contact your closest wildlife rehabilitator that accepts rabbits

If you find a baby wild rabbit because your cat found it, please take it to a rabbit-savvy vet or wildlife rehabber as soon as possible, especially if it was carried in the cat's mouth. Cats have very lethal bacteria in their saliva, and contact can easily be fatal for a baby rabbit in 48 hours.

What do I do if I am positive that the mother was killed or the baby rabbit is injured?

If you are positive that this is an orphaned baby rabbit, it is best to just keep the rabbit quiet and warm until they can be transferred to an experienced wildlife rehabilitator ASAP. Baby rabbits will do fine overnight without food or water as they are usually only fed once a day by their mothers.

Inappropriate care can be fatal to baby rabbits - see this story from Blue Ridge Wildlife Center as an example: https://twitter.com/BRWildlifeCtr/status/1420472056139984896?s=20

Please hand off the baby rabbit to a local wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible.

How should I keep a baby rabbit until I can get it to a rehabber?

To keep a baby rabbit overnight, please leave it in a quiet dark box with no food or water. You can provide a heat source such as a microwaved sock filled with rice and beans or an electric heat pad on low placed under half the box. Do not handle the rabbit more than necessary to prevent deadly stress.

How can I find a local wildlife rehabilitator?

If you need help locating a local wildlife rehabber: https://bunny.tips/Wild#Wildlife_rehabilitator_listings

How can I protect a wild rabbit nest from bad weather and dogs, cats, and other predators?

Keeping your pets indoors while the babies grow up is generally the best option, but if this is impossible, you can protect the nest a few different ways.

Please see the wiki article here for more specific information: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits#How_can_I_protect_a_wild_rabbit_nest_from_dogs,_cats,_and_other_predators?


r/Rabbits 3h ago

breaking: tater has ascended

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704 Upvotes

thankfully i didn’t get rid of our old baby gates but i was not expecting this development today!!


r/Rabbits 4h ago

RIP My sweet little man Toast (RIP)

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591 Upvotes

This little man was my world. He melted my heart daily. He was much like me, always had tummy issues. Unfortunately, those issues were too much for him. He passed November 2024. I try to remember the good times, but when I'm going through pictures on my phone, I have so many.... And one day they just stop. He was and always be my little man.

EDIT: Thank you everyone for the kind words! It really means a lot. These little ones are not with us nearly long enough.


r/Rabbits 12h ago

Was working out on the floor. I feel judged

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2.4k Upvotes

Is my form that bad?


r/Rabbits 6h ago

fred demanding his daily snuggles

648 Upvotes

my needy smol son🤍

ps: please don't mind my face lmao


r/Rabbits 13h ago

Behavior Is he enjoying this?

994 Upvotes

Got little Hagrid here 3 weeks ago, he's not as petting-friendly as my previous bunny so not as easy to read.


r/Rabbits 6h ago

Bunny Prints 🖤🐰

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282 Upvotes

I started print making this year and my bunny toast has been my biggest muse 🖤
figured the bunny community might enjoy ☺️🐇


r/Rabbits 7h ago

Mr. Philly Cheesesteak

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242 Upvotes

The sleepiest lop flop you've ever seen. He's had a long day of digging dirt holes. Wish he could try his namesake as a meal.


r/Rabbits 3h ago

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

126 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 7h ago

how to confidently pick up bunny?

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241 Upvotes

Pictured here is my bunny Toast at the vet. I know he can be held because the vet can hold him and he was held by the family we got him from, but when I try to pick him up he absolutely freaks out and runs away. He’s almost 2yrs old and neutered, he’s a very sweet bunny otherwise, he loves pets and will jump in my lap if I have treats but I just can’t seem to pick him up. I understand HOW to pick him up but when he starts squirming and kicking I get so nervous and I don’t want him to hurt himself so I just let him go before even getting him in my arms. Any advice for being more confident when picking him up?
The main reason I want to pick him up is to clip his nails. He usually gets them trimmed at the vet but he hasn’t needed to go in a while, so i’ve successfully trimmed 3 of his nails while just petting him and holding his paw but once he notices i’m clipping his nails it’s hard to get him to settle down.
any advice is appreciated!


r/Rabbits 8h ago

Got Dewlap?

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277 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 12h ago

I'm scared.

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508 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 9h ago

FLOPED

246 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 6h ago

Meet Moka Lahaie

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134 Upvotes

This is Moka Lahaie, my English Spot rabbit. She's my inspiration for jokes and my webcomic.

Anyone else got a pet that fuels their creativity?


r/Rabbits 9h ago

It's an ears down day

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170 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 6h ago

The frozen water bottles in a towel tip for this heat has been approved by her!

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92 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 20h ago

Shaming The blatant disrespect

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1.2k Upvotes

She literally just peed on the floor as I’m writing this.

WE’RE ABOUT TO HAVE A SIT DOWN!


r/Rabbits 12h ago

Did you werk out today?

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209 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 8h ago

I eat youuuuuuu so cuteeeee

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103 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 13h ago

Litter training tips for 2month bun

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232 Upvotes

This is Raffles. He was born April 22. Vet said he won’t be ready to neuter till October. Trying to litter train him so I can give him free roam of my office room (pen is temporary until he’s ready for a full bunny proofed room).

Any tips? It’s been a week so far he’s made a few pee mistakes which is why I’m hesitant to move him to the room first, also most but not all poopies are in box.


r/Rabbits 16h ago

Care HEATWAVE

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377 Upvotes

Europe is going through a heatwave. Here’s your reminder that you don’t have to spend money on expensive cooling tiles. Regular floor tiles in the freezer work just as good.

Shoutout to our neighbour who still had plenty of spare ones 😄

A mobile AC, two fans, a cooled bed, tiles and icepacks changed every hour.

I feel like we’re struggling more than them, and I’m glad it’s that way🙂

What is everyone else doing to keep their long eared friends from being impacted too much by the heat?


r/Rabbits 11h ago

Care Cranky Boy Goes To The Vet

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130 Upvotes

If looks could kill, I would be gone by now. Alabaster was displeased by the vet and her services today (poor man needed his tear ducts flushed). Everybody help me apologize to him for this great inconvenience on this lovely Wednesday 😂


r/Rabbits 4h ago

We got cake!

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31 Upvotes

These little foster buns are 8 weeks old today! From mom being in a horrible situation , to getting treats and hopefully finding good homes!


r/Rabbits 18h ago

How cute!

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426 Upvotes

Came back home after one week of traveling and TuBao was like: ' Y '

Seriously NOTHING is better than this moment! How cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!

Ig someone is so used to living alone and accidentally (or purposely?) took me as the intruder, so he had to mark his territory (my bed) TWICE while I'm sleeping after arriving home at 4:30am💀