Posted by kastelling on August 17, 2002 at 11:40:01:
Hi y'all- I have recently taken in a trio of wild baby bunnies (cottontails) that my bosses dogs tried to eat. Due to these dogs, the babies could not be left at the nest, or anywhere in the yard. I have had these babies three nights now. I have managed to get about 1/2 cc of kitten milk replacement (KMR) formula into them each day. I have not managed to get them to potty, even though I have raised orphaned kittens, and know the technique. I was hoping to get some advice on anything I can do to help their chances of survival. I realize that the best thing to do is to get them to a rehabilitator, but in my area, I was told there was no room for another litter at one lady's place, another person never returned my phone call, and a third guy offered to take them, but told me he's never had any survive so far! If the odds are that bad in a rehabber's home, than I would prefer to try myself! I have read conflicting info on the web about heating pads, so I put one under a corner of the cage, on low, and the next morning all three babies were huddled in that corner, so I guess the heating pad is a good thing? These babies are tiny, but fierce, and struggle wildly when I hold them. They have hair, but their eyes are open. I would really appreciate any advice I could get!
Thank you, Megan
