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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rabbits / May 2008wild rabbit question
Had a little bit of a harrowing experience a yesterday. I had a nest of bunnies in my backyard that I found while mowing. I am glad I saw them in time and that the nest was kinda deep in the ground. Well, I saw a couple of ravens or crows in my backyard. I am not sure if they prey on bunnies, but all of I sudden I hear a noise and a couple of birds near the nest and rabbit fur all over the place and no babies in the nest :-( I saw one hop around my yard and I actually did see the momma around so I hope she scared those birds off and I hope the babies aren't gone for good :-( She ran away but I was able to get a couple of pictures of her before she did. Please send lots of vibes that the babies will be ok and that they will come back. Do you think if I put some greens out there, they would come back? I am so worried about them. Poor things :-( If anyonw can advise me, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!  SignatureAmy and Trixie and Mr. Shimmer bunny (ATB) Don't know why they call it, "Mother Nature". My mom was never that rough. Momma rabbit was probably counting the tall grass not being mowed. :'( Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >Had a little bit of a harrowing experience a yesterday. I had a nest of >bunnies in my backyard that I found while mowing. I am glad I saw them in [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > So did I do the right thing by mowing that area at all? Did I destroy the babies chances of living? Do you think she will come back someday to make her nest? Sorry for so many questions, Professor, but I was wondering what you mean about momma rabbit counting on the tall grass? Does this mean she was rough with her babies? Or rough with the kids? Sorry, I am unsure what you mean. I hope you don't mind me asking so many questions. One more question: do you think the babies will be ok? SignatureAmy and Trixie and Mr. Shimmer bunny (ATB) > Don't know why they call it, "Mother Nature". My mom was never that > rough. Momma rabbit was probably counting the tall grass not being mowed. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >> >>Thanks! I believe the crows probably took the babies. Sorry, that's what I meant by rough. The crows have to feed their babies too. That's Mother Nature, rough survival. Next year check for the babies before you mow, and leave three feet around them un mowed so they remain hidden. Remember, you didn't see them until you were almost on top of them. Of course momma rabbit may have moved them. I hope so, but I don't think so. Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >So did I do the right thing by mowing that area at all? Did I destroy the >babies chances of living? Do you think she will come back someday to make [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Thanks Professor. I feel really bad now :-( I didn't mean to put them in danger. I hope nobody thinks I am a bad person, though I don't blame them if they do. This has me so depressed :-( By the way, I did leave some space around them so that I could know how far to go around, but I guess it wasn't enough. Do you think she will want to return to make a nest in my yard again??? One small positive thing (or maybe it is nothing at all), is that I think the mother is still around. I saw her eating some of my neighbors flowers. I am going to hug my bunny tonite and tell her how sorry I am for putting her baby cousins in danger. By the way, I saw one hopping around, so I think he/she got away. I hope you all forgive me. I feel like such a bad person. I am so sorry. SignatureAmy and Trixie and Mr. Shimmer bunny (ATB) >I believe the crows probably took the babies. Sorry, that's what I meant >by rough. The crows have to feed their babies too. That's Mother Nature, [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> >>One more question: do you think the babies will be ok? > Thanks Professor. I feel really bad now :-( I didn't mean to put them in > danger. I hope nobody thinks I am a bad person, though I don't blame them if > they do. This has me so depressed :-( If the babies didn't make it, then perhaps it was so that the crow's babies could. Nature is a scary place, and wild bunnies are pretty much "Nature's TakeOut". My Pepper Bunny was dumped at puberty in a park, and with her black/white coloring it's a miracle she survived. I just try not to think about the ones who don't. Wendy Zski No one here believes you are a bad person, and neither should you. Many people posting here have had the exact same thing happen to them. After all, how could you know that there was a rabbit's nest hidden in the grass. It was hidden! Perhaps a bunny will grace your yard with kitts next year. This time you will be ready. Don't be depressed. Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >Thanks Professor. I feel really bad now :-( I didn't mean to put them in >danger. I hope nobody thinks I am a bad person, though I don't blame them if [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Thank you for the replies. I think it is hurting less now, so I appreciate all the advice. I am sorry I don't post more often. I will re-introduce myself soon. SignatureAmy and Trixie and Mr. Shimmer bunny (ATB) > No one here believes you are a bad person, and neither should you. Many > people posting here have had the exact same thing happen to them. After [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >> >>I hope you all forgive me. I feel like such a bad person. I am so sorry. > I believe the crows probably took the babies. Sorry, that's what I > meant by rough. The crows have to feed their babies too. That's > Mother Nature, rough survival. Sometimes Mother Nature isn't very nice. Joe |
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