What household things can be used to feed an infant rabbit?

Answer 1

Infant rabbits must be fed by their mothers. They shouldn't eat or drink anything, except for their mother's milk.

WILD RABBITS

If you have found infant rabbits outside, you should probably leave them alone. Rabbit mothers don't sit on their nests like birds: they visit once or twice a day to feed their babies, and otherwise they go away to graze. If they sat with their babies, they would attract predators, so they hide them.

If you're positive that you've found an abandoned nest, call a local organization that knows what to do. For example, look for wildlife rescue groups, humane societies, OSPCAs, or government agencies.

PET RABBITS

If your pet bunny had babies, let her take care of them. Make sure she has hay, water, and food, and make sure they're all comfortable, but otherwise leave them alone.

If she isn't taking care of her babies, or if the mother isn't around, then you should ask your vet or a local rabbit rescue group for help (like a House Rabbit Society group).

HAND-REARING INFANT RABBITS

Chances of survival are low, even if you've done this before. There are no perfect substitutes for rabbit's milk. Also, it's not just about the food -- there's much more to successfully hand-rearing animals than just the right food.

Wild cottontails - Most experts say to use goat's milk.

Pet rabbits - Most experts say to use KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement -- this is a commercial product you can get from the vet or pet store).

• Do not use cow milk.
• Do not use baby formula.
• Do not use any household things.

Answer 2

The only thing that you can feed a new born rabbit is milk. You should use a bottle feed or a syringe to feed the rabbit.