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Young Bun
So I've been given a baby hare to look after (dog was chasing it and the lady doesn't know where it came from). I have no idea how old it is (it's probably a bit smaller than an adult guinea pig but I think he seems skinny) https://www.flickr.com/photos/joysmith7m... - probably a similar size to that. He weighs 370g. I WILL be releasing him assuming he makes it.
Problem is, he's not eating. I've given carrot peelings, thin slices of apple, thin slices of cucumber, curly kale, hay and sheeps parsley. I have a satchet of Recovery from the vets which I may have managed to squeeze about 1ml of very very dilute (practically water) into his mouth but he is reluctant to open his mouth for me. I've left that on a lid for him to lap if he wishes (very shallow).
What else can I/should I be doing? He was out on the grass earlier but didn't seem to eat any.
I'm trying not to handle him too much partially because he seems fearful (sits very still like my resuced wild rabbit or struggles like crazy) and because I do plan to release him (as cute as he is, he'd need much more space than I currently have set up with my exisiting rabbit). It looks like I will have him until at least Tuesday before I can release him and I want to give him the best chance until then (I will keep him as long as he needs though). I am now about to go and put a few rabbit pellets in for him
Problem is, he's not eating. I've given carrot peelings, thin slices of apple, thin slices of cucumber, curly kale, hay and sheeps parsley. I have a satchet of Recovery from the vets which I may have managed to squeeze about 1ml of very very dilute (practically water) into his mouth but he is reluctant to open his mouth for me. I've left that on a lid for him to lap if he wishes (very shallow).
What else can I/should I be doing? He was out on the grass earlier but didn't seem to eat any.
I'm trying not to handle him too much partially because he seems fearful (sits very still like my resuced wild rabbit or struggles like crazy) and because I do plan to release him (as cute as he is, he'd need much more space than I currently have set up with my exisiting rabbit). It looks like I will have him until at least Tuesday before I can release him and I want to give him the best chance until then (I will keep him as long as he needs though). I am now about to go and put a few rabbit pellets in for him