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[CaramelTheHamster]

So basically my cousins got a rabbit from an Amish family. The family basically trap wild bunnies and sell them. Yeah....-_- Although the bunny is very tame and doesn't bite. And when it wants to sleep it goes on your lap and sticks its little face in between your arms and hips to cover his face. It didn't eat the romaine lettuce or banana I gave it. It did eat a bit of grass though. Although I do know a lot about proper domesticated bunny care from when I was doing research on them I don't think the care for domesticated bunny's is the same for wild tamed bunny's. And I know what your thinking why would they buy a wild rabbit? They not going to get rid of it so the best thing is to help them take care of the bunny the best they can. Please help on how to take care of a wild bunny.  

[Remy]

So basically my cousins got a rabbit from an Amish family. The family basically trap wild bunnies and sell them. Yeah....-_- Although the bunny is very tame and doesn't bite. And when it wants to sleep it goes on your lap and sticks its little face in between your arms and hips to cover his face. It didn't eat the romaine lettuce or banana I gave it. It did eat a bit of grass though. Although I do know a lot about proper domesticated bunny care from when I was doing research on them I don't think the care for domesticated bunny's is the same for wild tamed bunny's. And I know what your thinking why would they buy a wild rabbit? They not going to get rid of it so the best thing is to help them take care of the bunny the best they can. Please help on how to take care of a wild bunny.

I would strongly advise against keeping it. The rabbit is likely very stressed (which can kill them), not to mention the fact that it’s probably illegal. Are you sure it’s really a wild rabbit? What color is it? Could your provide a picture?

[4 Hamsters]

So basically my cousins got a rabbit from an Amish family. The family basically trap wild bunnies and sell them. Yeah....-_- Although the bunny is very tame and doesn't bite. And when it wants to sleep it goes on your lap and sticks its little face in between your arms and hips to cover his face. It didn't eat the romaine lettuce or banana I gave it. It did eat a bit of grass though. Although I do know a lot about proper domesticated bunny care from when I was doing research on them I don't think the care for domesticated bunny's is the same for wild tamed bunny's. And I know what your thinking why would they buy a wild rabbit? They not going to get rid of it so the best thing is to help them take care of the bunny the best they can. Please help on how to take care of a wild bunny.  

 

 

I do not hope to be rude, mean, or a terrible person in any way, but I really want people to know that wild animals are not pets. Even if a wild animal is gentle with humans, it's not fair to the animal that they have to give up their freedom because a human wants them to. Wild animals can also carry diseases as well. Can you explain to your relatives in some way that wild animalsl shouldn't be kept as pets? I hope you, your family, your relatives, and the wild bunny can have a great day/night.

[Pasia]

Wild animals carry many diseases including ones that can be passed onto humans. The wild rabbit is probably very scared. I'd probably reccomend going to woods, forests, grasslands, deserts and wetlands. to release this rabbit free
Thank you!

[nebit]

Wild animals carry many diseases including ones that can be passed onto humans. The wild rabbit is probably very scared. I'd probably reccomend going to woods, forests, grasslands, deserts and wetlands. to release this rabbit free
Thank you!

Releasing a captive wild animal is not as simple as just finding a spot and letting them go. Doing so can put the bunny at risk and can also do grave harm to wild populations by introducing disease and other issues. The best place for this bunny, if it is indeed wild, is surrender to a wildlife rehabber who can determine id the rabbit is suitable for release, and work to do so appropriately.

 

I also agree with Remy that keeping a wild bunny is likely to be illegal, but the first step is determining it is in fact wild and not domestic, as domestic rabbits can sometimes look like our native species, but are not closely related, and should never be released.

[Lillias]

Many "Easter bunnies" get released this time of year, as people get tired of the upkeep. So this could be a domestic released/feral bunny. I agree that identification is your first step.

[ajuniceuhamsters]

Agreed with nebit and Lillias

 

 

image taken from google.

 

Some domesticated rabbit breeds, such as American rabbits with sable brown colouring can look very similar to Cottontails, and are even confused by experts, as shown here. https://bestfriends.org/stories-blog-videos/latest-news/wild-cottontail-bunny-turns-out-not-be

[Lightning~]

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[CaramelTheHamster]

Hey everybody! Thanks for the help. I have recommended  all of this to my cousins. Yet they still don't agree. It's a little frustrating but theirs really nothing I can do. The people themselves did say they caught it from the wild and It does look like a wild bunny although I can't confirm. 

[ajuniceuhamsters]

Hey everybody! Thanks for the help. I have recommended  all of this to my cousins. Yet they still don't agree. It's a little frustrating but theirs really nothing I can do. The people themselves did say they caught it from the wild and It does look like a wild bunny although I can't confirm. 

Pictures?

[nebit]

You could always report it to your state wildlife authorities. Other than that, you're right, you can't force people to do the right thing.

[Kikya]

I don't recommend calling authorities on your family unless the animal is in actual danger. You'll just end up hurting your relationship with loved ones especially when you aren't even sure if you have a wild rabbit on your hands.