Should I try to feed wild rabbit?

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Thumperina

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We used to see him on my front yard (my backyard is bunny proof as my buns go for a walk there) but usually at dusk. Today I was surprised to see him again in the morning (looked like he spent a night there), this afternoon he is still sitting there.
I have two unspayed does who appear sometimes nearby (my domesticated rabbits, I mean), may it be that does attract him? Of course I don't know if the wild bunny is for sure a boy.
It is unusual to see another bunny on my territory. Instinctively, I wanted to feed him (to put bowl with pellets or box with hay) but I wasn't sure if it's a good idea. Then I started to think about economical impact this may have, if bunny sticks to be fed here. LOL (it is a joke)
Anyway, what is your opinion? If you had a wild bunny who pretty much lives by your house, would you feed him?
In general, where poor things do live? Dogs and cats are everywhere.
 
He won't eat pellets or hay; your lawn is much more appealing! :biggrin2: He might go for fresh greens though. If you're worried that he isn't well you could offer him some. I would probably chuck a few bits and pieces of greens from my buns out for a wild rabbit if I had any near me, but I don't where I live now.
 
He won't eat pellets or hay; your lawn is much more appealing! :biggrin2: He might go for fresh greens though. If you're worried that he isn't well you could offer him some. I would probably chuck a few bits and pieces of greens from my buns out for a wild rabbit if I had any near me, but I don't where I live now.


I agree! :)
 
If he's just sitting out that sounds like unusual behavior and I'd be worried he might not be well.
If it's hot out you might offer some water, but I agree that he probably wouldn't be interested in pellets or hay.
We're talking about a wild rabbit as in an eastern cottontail, right, not a stray/feral domestic rabbit? (Our wild rabbits are of a different species than our domestic ones in North America. This is not the case in some other locations).
 
Yes, wild cottontail. He didn't look ill or in trouble. He has gone now but I am sure he will be back.
 

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