Found a baby wild rabbit not moving or abandoned. What should I do?

If at all possible try to take the bunny back close to where you found it and release it, hidden from predators. The following link is for wildlife in the US but basic principles still apply. http://www.wingsofhoperehab.org/injured_animal.html

Hi, the best thing would be to contact a local wildlife rehabilitation center. They can provide any nutritional support and treatments needed and release the mouth, if possible. Wildlife rehabilitators in your state should be listed online as they must be licensed. Good luck!

Search department of wildlife and fisheries for your area to find a certified wildlife rehabilitator. It is illegal in many states to rehab deer without special certification. This site may also help. https://www.nwrawildlife.org/ A vet ER in your area may be able to help as well. Call to see if they know wildlife contacts or treat wildlife. Good luck.

Poor rabbit! I would take this rabbit into a vet or the SPCA right away. You can let them know you found it on the side of the road, and they can give it medical treatment. The SPCA might be the best option if you don't want to pay for it's treatment. It does sounds like the poor rabbit needs medical treatment now.

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm so sorry to hear about this poor bunny. The outcome of this little guy seems very poor, and even if she had surgery, her recovery would be difficult and prognosis guarded. Have you looked into the local wildlife authorities, or animal shelters? They would be able to take in the bunny and have her put to sleep. As difficult as it is to make this decision, putting her down would be in her best interest to alleviate her pain and suffering under the circumstances. Thank you for caring and I hope this bunny gets placed in the right hands soon.

If this is a wild rabbit it needs to be returned to where you found it or call a wildlife rehabilitator. Wild rabbits typically die in captivity. http://www.2ndchance.info/bunnies.htm If a domestic rabbit here is more info on raising. http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html Much depends on how old the rabbit is. Babies are only nursed twice a day and are usually weaned by 4 weeks old.

Caring for an orphaned rabbit is a lot of work that will require a significant investment in time and some financial investment. The following is a really good link to a ton of information on caring for orphaned bunnies: http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html This website will give you all the information you need on the equipment you will need, the recipe for a formula, how to feed them, how much to feed them, how often to feed them, and when to begin to wean them. If Hopper is truly 3 weeks old instead of 1 week, you can start feeding him some solid food sooner than later. If you believe that there is any chance Hopper might be ill, you may want to have him checked out by a wildlife vet or one that is familiar with rabbits. I wish you the best of luck with your new bunny!