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A family of cotton tailed rabbits have moved onto my property and I like having them around. I’m somewhat concerned that they may go hungry or thirsty during the upcoming winter. Should I set out anything for them or just let nature run its course? I really don’t know what rabbits eat outside of what Bugs Bunny eats. Any knowledgable advice? Ranger really get a workout chasing them ;-)
Mayer, I live in a small city and also have wild rabbits running around, they have stuck around for years with out me feeding them. From all the documentaries, etc that I have watched over the years, it is best for wild animals to be self sufficient to survive in the wild. God forbid anything would happen to you, but if the rabbits got use to you feeding them especially the young and for some reason you were not able to continue there is a chance they have not learnt to survive with out your generosity. I do wonder though, if maybe just once a week would be OK to have a treat set out for them lettuce, cabbage, hay,carrots, beet tops or rabbit pellets. Hopefully other will have more info. to share.
You’ll need to name them ;-}
Update (11/20/2016) I think the English Red Squirrels are high on nuts!
Mayer, I live in a rural area, and have more rabbits, deer, and squirrels on my property than I care to mention! I don’t feed them at all, and yet they’re still plentiful. If you start feeding them, you may experience a population explosion of the furred kind. If you choose to feed them, plant a garden you care nothing about as far as harvesting any of the produce.. They’ll love you for it, and will never leave your side. :)
