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You can't train a pet rabbit to survive in the wild. It's absolutely impossible.
If you don't want your pet rabbit anymore, find a new home for him. Look around for animal shelters, humane societies, rescue organizations. The House Rabbit Society may be able to help you (see link below). A local rabbit-savvy vet may be able to help you. (Be careful about posting an ad online because bad people are known to use these to get animals for evil purposes.)
It is extremely inhumane and unethical to abandon a rabbit outside. Pet rabbits are social creatures: they can't live on their own. Also, they don't know how to survive in the wild, so they won't be able to lead a happy or healthy life: instead they'll be sick and scared all the time. Even if you know of a "rabbit dump" where pet rabbits live together in the wild, because people have been dumping there for years, this still is no good because it's highly unlikely the area will be suitable for rabbits (with the right food and shelter). It takes rescue groups lots of time and money to save rabbits from "rabbit dumps," so take the direct route and contact the rescue group yourself!
Here's why it's impossible to train a rabbit to survive in the wild:
Animals learn how to survive in two ways: genetic instinct, and from their parents' instruction when they're babies.
Instinct: Pet rabbits have lost many of their wild instincts because they've been bred as domestic animals for about 2 thousand years now. There's simply no way to put the instincts back -- certainly not within the lifetime of a single rabbit (it would take many, many generations to do that, if it's even possible at all, which it probably isn't).
Parental Instruction: Even if you have orphaned baby rabbits, you can't teach them how to survive because you are not a rabbit! You don't know what a rabbit needs to know to survive (for instance, how do you dig the perfect burrow so that it stays dry and warm and safe from small predators like weasels? How can you tell a healthy plant from a poisonous one?). Even if you did know that stuff, you don't know how to "speak" the "rabbit language," so you couldn't actually communicate your knowledge!
That's just like teaching a human how to breath. Something is wrong with your rabbit if it doesn't know how to survive in the wild.
What else can I help you with?
Can a domestic rabbit survive in the wild?
A domestic rabbit may be able to survive in the wild for a short period of time. But generally no they cannot survive the wild. They do not have the instincts needed. They do not know how to escape predators or survive winters. A domestic rabbit would not last too long in the wild.
Can a wild rabbit survive in the wild after being rescued?
it would be very hard but not impossible. it depends on the amount of time the rabbit was out of the wild A baby wild rabbit taken into your home would not survive if re-released, but a wounded wild rabbit re-habilitated MAYT be all right.
Will a European rabbit survive in the wild?
If it LIVES in the wild, yes.Oryctolagus cuniculus lives quite well in the wild.
Can a rabbit with half it's face paralized survive in the wild?
Never release domestic rabbits into the wild.
How can you help the wild bunny in your yard survive the winter?
Put out feed to it. Proper rabbit food, not any old leftovers
Is it a wrong thing to release a rabbit which you have taken care of in the park?
Releasing a domesticated rabbit into a park can be problematic, as it may not survive in the wild due to a lack of survival skills, potential predation, and exposure to diseases. Additionally, it can disrupt local ecosystems and lead to overpopulation if the rabbit breeds with wild rabbits. It's generally better to find a suitable home or animal rescue for the rabbit instead of releasing it into the wild.
How many days does it take for a wild rabbit to smell a peeled orange?
You won't need days. It will smell directly you don't have to train it.
Can domestic lop rabbits survive in the wild?
NO NO NO!!! A TRILLION TIMES NO!!!!! They will NOT know how to fend for them selves, gather food, burrow, and will most likely be eaten by foxes, cats, dogs, an birds of prey, DO NOT, ON ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, RELEASE A HOUSE RABBIT INTO THE WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Instead, If you are unable to care for a rabbit, see a rabbit shelter.
If tail is to rabbit what is caboose?
If tail is to rabbit, caboose is to train.
How can you tell if your rabbit is a jackrabbit?
Unless you raised a wild rabbit, then your rabbit is not a jackrabbit. Jackrabbits are not domesticated: they're wild hares. All domestic rabbits are of the European Rabbit species.
Can you set your bunny free you bought your bunny from a farm?
No. It is considered abuse and you can be charged. A domestic rabbit doesn't have the skills needed to survive long term in the wild.
Do rabbits like timothy hay?
yes a wild rabbit can eat timothy hay they eat many difference thing in the woods you can train your rabbit to eat celery and carrot as well as green food i have four rabbit none are wild they eat much green food that they love rabbit like dry leaves hope this help some.
