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22 11:16:34

Question
When i was at a park at about 8:00 Am. today, i found 5 newborn baby rabits alone on a sidewalk (probubly born within a day.) 3 were already dead. we tried 2 save the other 2...and we thought they would survive and were doing great. it is about 11:00 pm. now and one just now died. it wasnt drinking the KMR that we were feeding it. the other one seems fine and is drinking the formula...but im woried. weve never had baby rabbits before, and dont no what 2 do! pleez tell me how 2 keep the baby raBBIT ALIVE!
-Samantha

Answer
It's possible they were already dehydrated when you found them, and the would have died shortly regardless of what care they received.  Baby bunnies are very delicate creatures.

You can read more about care of wild rabbits at http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#baby

Good luck with the other 2, I am sure they appreciate being rescued.

Kim