Sunday, January 24, 2010

How do i take care of a baby jack rabbit?

what do i need to feed it; grass? will it eat regular rabbit food? and it drinks water right? if anybody knows any tips or info about jack rabbits i would greatly appreicate it if you could help me out a lil bit. =].


the one i have is only about a month old. i dont think its a cotton tail bc i looked up baby jack rabbits on google and he looks just like the pics i seen on google; so im almost positive its a jack rabbit.How do i take care of a baby jack rabbit?
Only 4 weeks old, didnt get it from a pet shop i hope, that way too younge to be sold if that is the case. Rabbits still need there mother up to 8 weeks of age.





It wont die without her, but still should be with her.





They begin to eat on there own at around 3 weeks as well has mums milk, so you can give it some grass, try to teach it water, and rabbit seeds and it should be fine.





if it doesn't seem to be eating much, then i'd get formula for it, never give it kitten or other animal formula as it doesn't have what the baby rabbits needs, and could upset its stomach. Should ask your vet if you will need the formula.





but if it eats and drinks water it will be just fine. How do i take care of a baby jack rabbit?
First of all rabbits eat pelleted foods from the pet store and timothy hay or orchard grass hay. Hay is basically their staple, like rice or pasta for us. Since its very young don't feed it veggies as it can get dirreah and die. Weaned means when it eats solid foods basically so you should buy some milk with lots of fat. Drinking milks that are too low in fat doesn't give the baby enough energy.


Email me. I have lots of info that a 8 year rabbit breeder tought me. rebel8221994@hotmail.com


I can help you throughout your bunny's life with you =)
Jack Rabbits don't wean until 9 weeks. Go buy some rabbit milk or KMC kitten replacer. Feed it twice a day and don't keep it too warm. After 9 weeks start feeding it leafy greens like lettuce and grass.

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