Wild or Domestic

[Meganc731]

Someone on my bird board has found this bunnyoutside. I can't tellone bun from another. Is this a domestic or wild bunny? I assume it's domestic, if it is they should bring it inside right?

Thanks,

Megan

 

[pamnock]

It's a domestic rabbit andwill probably do fine outside. I would highly recommend a vet examine it and also do a fecal check for parasites before considering bringing it inside.

Pam

 

[mygrl2k3]

Is the bunny running around free outside?? I hope not. Maybe its someone's lost pet. It sure is cute.

Cristy

 

[ayglnu13]

What a big squishybaby! I justwanna !!!



~Amy

 

[Carolyn]

What aBabe!!

-Carolyn

 

Megan, here is agood rule of thumbandanyonewho is interestedonthedifference of aWildRabbit ( hare) or adomestic rabbit

If You notice thewild rabbit tends to have alonger face with a more narrow skull and face, much longer back legsand a less defined chestandforefront.Not onlydo they have a much more streamlined body, they alsohave much larger eyes, nearly 2 times thesize of adomesticrabbit. It'sfor farther distance seeing and nighttimevision. Theears arespacedcloser togetherandaremoreopen towardthe topforbetterinline soundcontrol.Lol Not that I havedone muchresearchonWild rabbits lol .

 

[chiquita090]

I saw a hare for sell in a pet store one time.It was the weirdest thing! It was 3 or 4 times bigger the otherbunnies, a really long sleek body, and mean too!! How did a hare end upin a pet store???

There are other wild bunnies Gypsy, like cotton tail etc...

 

[pamnock]

The domestic hare breed, the "Belgian Hare" isnot a true hare. The are rather rare now, so perhaps it wasjust a rabbit resembling the Belgian Hare.

However, it is possible that someone caught a wild hare and put it up for sale at the pet store



Pam

 

[Kricket]

ayglnu13 wrote:

What a big squishy baby! I justwanna !!!



~Amy

Amy You just stole the words right out of my mouth! CUTIE!!

 

[Meganc731]

pamnock wrote:

It's a domestic rabbit andwill probably do fineoutside. I would highly recommend a vet examine it and alsodo a fecal check for parasites before considering bringing it inside.

Pam

It's running free outside, that is ok?

Megan

 

[dajeti2]

I so want that rabbit. OMG! She's gorgeous and look at the eye markings. Completely stunning.I want it.

Tina

 

chiquita090 wrote:

I saw a hare for sell in a pet store one time. It was theweirdest thing! It was 3 or 4 times bigger the other bunnies, a reallylong sleek body, and mean too!! How did a hare end up in a pet store???

There are other wild bunnies Gypsy, like cotton tail etc...

I am not disputing thatthere are other Wild rabbits ,BUT! in the Northern United Statesmost hares and cotton tails in the wild never get over the 3to 4 pound weight due to preditor devistation, Even at best a cottontail will weigh nearto 5 pounds ,especially in thisarea maybe some desertor mountain hares get over the 3 to5 lb range it is very rarein the northern climates.

I am Not about to sit here andargue with anyone about it readit all foryourself , do like I did researcheverything you can on Wild Rabbits itsall on the test one would take to be awild life rehabilitator Geesh.

 

[Meganc731]

This bunny is in Southern CA, is anyone thereinterested in taking her?? They said they can pet her, but not pick herup. The lady said her husband laid his head on her and she just kepteating!! LOL

Megan

 

[pamnock]

Meganc731 wrote:

It's running free outside, that is ok?

Megan

It's certainly ok to the cats,foxes, dogs, and birds of prey that would like to eat her!



Pam

 

[pamnock]

Here are some examples of wild hares and rabbits in the US:
Snowshoe hare:

Cottontail rabbit:

Jack Rabbit (true hare):

Swamp Rabbit (southern US -- known to swim):

Pygmy Rabbit (Western US):

Brush Rabbit (Western US):

 

[dajeti2]

Please don't leave her outside. You cancontact the House Rabbit Society and they can refer you to a no killshelter in the area.

I wish I was closer I would take her in a second.

Tina

 

[Meganc731]

Ok I just wanted to clarify what you said. Ialready recommended that they try to contain the rabbit until it can betaken bya rescue.

Megan

 

[enginerd]

Here's my cottontail:

 

[dajeti2]

Pam thank you the pictures. IguessI never thought of all the different types of hares andrabbits living wild here.

I just found another bunny to add to my I want list:

l love the coloring and those ears are adorable.

I have never seen a real jack rabbit before.:shock::shock:Not at all what I expected. It's so skinny, itneeds to come to my house so we put some weight on him.

Thanks so much Pam. mom always said you learn something new every day and thanks to this forum it's true.

Meagan, any idea how much she weighs. She looks good sized but pictures can be a bit decieving at times.

Tina

 

[rabbitgirl]

enginerd wrote:

Here's my cottontail:

A wild housebunny? How did you manage that? Very cool. I'll bet there's quite a story behind that one!

Rose