QuestionAt 6:30 this morning, I rescued a baby cottontail rabbit
who's nest had been disrupted and four other bunnies
killed.. this one I rescued has an injured ear and is quite
small looking. I've so far kept him alive for about 14
hours. I fed him 2% cow's milk at 2:30pm then let him nap
away! At about 6pm I tried feeding him again but he refused
and peed. I'm using a baby kitten bottle and like I said 2%
cow's milk. I read that I might need KMR and acidophilus
capsules... is that true or is cow's milk fine?? And also..
is his pee supposed to be a dark yellow?
AnswerDear Kayla,
The baby's best chance of survival is for you to get him to an experienced wildlife rehabilitator NOW. Please use the list here to find one:
http://wildliferehabber.com/modules/xoopsmembers/
In the meantime, emergency care information can be found here:
http://wildliferehabber.com/modules/wildlifesection/item.php?itemid=24
http://wildliferehabber.com/modules/wildlifesection/item.php?itemid=14
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/wildbabies.pdf
and
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html
I hope this helps.
Dana