![]() ![]() ![]() Is the nest close enough that you can keep an eye on it until you can do something? Helpful resource from which includes a downloadable infographic called ” I Found a Baby Rabbit.” Also, if you’ve enjoyed this article, please share using the buttons below on social media. Have you found a bunny nest in your yard? What have you learned from it? Leave me a comment below so we can all benefit from your experience. You will give these bunny babies the best chance at life if you can just let them be. The next thing I would say is all life on this planet has value. If you are one of these people, I would first say chill out! It’s only for two or three weeks at most. A lot of homeowners prize their lawns and couldn’t imagine living with an overgrown patch in them for any length of time. I know the toughest part of preventing a bunny nest tragedy is patience. Here’s a short video from the Clark County (Ohio) Parks District giving you some great advice should you find a nest in your yard. In two to three weeks, they should be gone from the nest and you can then start mowing it again.You should be able to get a glimpse of momma coming to nurse and tidy her babies up. If you don’t already, start making a habit of just watching the nest around dusk and dawn.Mark the area in at least a 6 foot circle and do not mow any closer or over it.The wildlife rehabber should be able to walk you through any issues you might have. Don’t call a wildlife removal service unless absolutely necessary.This is to not attract attention to her nest. Mother rabbits only come by once or twice a day (likely dusk and dawn) to feed and groom them. Do NOT assume because you don’t see the mother that they bunnies are orphaned.If you see any that look injured, contact your nearest wildlife rehabilitator. If babies are present, again, DON’T PANIC! As long as the babies look healthy all is well.Don’t be afraid to go deep into the hole. If you find a nest in your yard DON’T PANIC! If you can look into it safely, see if there are babies in it now.Look for browned out areas or small holes. Before you start mowing your yard each year make sure to walk the lawn looking for any potential bunny nest locations.What follows are some easy to learn and implement tips to help you keep your bunnies and their babies safe. I realized very quickly I had some learning to do if I wanted to prevent a bunny nest tragedy in my own yard. I quickly replaced the vegetation and let it be. What I saw was some very small babies wiggling around. The next thing I did was very carefully pulled back a little of the brush. So that’s what all that mime-like activity was about-LOL! Click on the image above and you’ll see what I mean. That is until you look closer and see there’s actually a small hole that looks like it’s been filled in. Then I had to investigate.ĭoesn’t really scream anything to you, does it? I looked over the ground and nothing really caught my attention. Later that day, while feeding the birdies I decided to walk over where I’d seen her. I thought I’d just seen a bunny doing something I hadn’t before. This got my attention.Īfter a few minutes, she just hopped away and under the fence nearby. I had never seen a rabbit do anything but eating and preening. It all seemed to be converging in front of her. ![]() She would take a little bit of grass from here and a little more from there. She looked like a child trying to bury something with her paws. What really got my attention was when she started making odd movements. Disclosure As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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