Orphaned baby bunnies

Farmer Kitty

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DH was cutting hay yesterday and uncovered a nest of wild baby bunnies. None were hurt that we can tell. He watched while cutting for momma but, didn't see her and she was killed. We left the babies in the nest over night and checked them a little while ago. They are making crying noises so, it was momma bunny and not another bunny.

My question is, what kind of milk/formula mix works for them? I used a milk, corn syrup, egg mix for kittens, will that work for the bunnies too. I do know they need rabbit poo and that won't be a problem.
 

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That would work or use Similac w/iron formula. That is what I used on some bunnies that were orphaned. Instead of regular milk use evaporated milk.
 

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Bunnies? Wow. I can't help, unfortunately, but I wish you and the bunnies the best of luck.

Please post pictures! ;)
 

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:gig I have one! :D

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According to my wild orphan baby book.
Mix 1 large egg yolk in sufficient milk to make 4 to 6 ounces of formula. or 1/2 to 3/4 cup of a cup.
You can add a teaspoon of honey for sweetener.
I raised some orphan squirrels on this formula, they did real good!

As for the milk, they are talking homogenized? Don't know if real milk would make a difference?

Are their eyes open?
 

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Real milk--straight from the bulk tank.

No thier eyes are not open yet.
 

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Farmer Kitty said:
Real milk--straight from the bulk tank.

No thier eyes are not open yet.
Real milk!
I want real milk straight from the bulk tank!

I might have used real milk with the squirrels!
Holy smokes, it's been 26 years since I raised them squirrels, I'm #@#@# old!

I guess you can add antibiotics when their eyes are open. I will look that up when I can focus and think.
 

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Oh it's that season, is it?
Time once again for Cleo to find the baby bunnies and bring them in to play in the house.
They sound just like her squeaky toys only louder.

What do you use the rabbit poo for ?
 
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