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what do you do if you find a wild rabbit that hurt its leg?

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Question
we just found it 20mins ago and put it in the sun its still breathing and its ok so far

Answer
Cheyenne - the frst thing is to take  him out of the sun !

Imagine being in the sun with a fur coat on !  Wild rabbits need to be taken to a wild life shelter, they do not do well as pets.  If ther is not shelter available you can try and set the leg in a plaster cast and keep him quiet for two weeks.  The problem with wild rabbits is that they do  eat in captivity.  Good Luck !

Sheila