hey /an/, I've never posted here before, but I need a little

They may die from stress.
You should bring it to a wildlife center. If young enough they are likely to die in your hands.
Goodluck though

> I'm keeping them as pets
take them to a wildlife shelter or just release them you stupid fuck. Theres literally no point in keeping them when you can get a domestic one

>>2358104
>b-but they were free!

>>2358102
I know it's possible, but the property I live on has hoards of eagles, owls, and snakes that feed on the rabbits around here, anyways. I know everyone here is a huge animal lover, but I'm not too concerned about them dying, because they'll probably die regardless, unless I take them to a shelter, which I think is unnecessary just for a couple wild rabbits.

>>2358104
I don't want to, how about that? Chill out. I don't know how they'll treat them anyway, but they're just wild rabbits. We literally found them while preparing for our easter party, so it's a cute coincidence, and I'd like to keep them.

>>2358105
Indeed they were.

>>2358070
you're a faggot, they'll die from stress or depression, you'll get them sick with your sick fuck hands, they don't know fuck all about people. wildlife center.

You can't possibly imagine what it would be like keeping two undonesticated rabbits as pets. You would need to rabbit proof your home 10x as much as usual, and never keep them in an area with carpet. And no, you can't just throw them in a cage and call it a day. They have to explore, forage and play so much more than regular pet buns. The amount of time and energy would be insane. How old is your sister? Are they going to be outside rabbits? Do you two plan on building separate hutches with enough room for playtime and potty? I say hutches because one may be male and one may be female, and they WILL breed if that's the case. If you don't get them fixed they will go insane from not being able to, if they can see/smell one another. If they are females then you need to fix them anyway due to a type of cancer they're likely to get. If they're males you're in for a hell of a wrecked room, and you need to watch damage on the hutch, and fix it accordingly. Next is the run, in which they can play. This needs to be LARGE, and have a top that they cannot escape out of, and a bottom that they cannot burrow through. If they escape they are very likely to die due to not learning proper wild rabbit shit as youngins. Are you prepared to give them fresh veggies every day? Will you grow herbs for them to snack on? And I really hope you don't buy pet food, they're not like our rabbits, and it could cause digestion issues.

This is just the tip of what's running through my mind right now. Put them somewhere close to the nest, or take them to a center for Christ's sake.

>>2358070
Also don't use those hung water bottles, only domesticated rabbits really drink from those well enough to be even close to hydrated. Get a waterbowl. Be prepared to refill it every 2-5 hours when they're big enough to flip the bowl over.

And I repeat, no pet food. Veggies and herbs. Fresh, every day twice a day. Get alfalfa, not regular hay, and stick dandelion in it to help their foraging instinct so they don't get bored and deduce to forage your house or garden.

I work at an abandoned rabbit center, and we're already getting bunnies in due to kids getting bored of them. Rabbits aren't Easter presents, and they get so destructive if you don't train them. These are WILD, so it's likely you'll never train them enough to keep their teeth off of anything for too long.

Please take them in for shots, as well.

Ps don't hold them like a baby, or lay them on their backs, they can die of fright. They may seem "relaxed" but that's because they're in a trance. Never bathe them either, spot-bathe them IF they get dirty.

Too many things I want to write, but I know you probably won't listen.

>>2358128
I was planning on keeping them indoors. I have them in an old aquarium I filled with hay i got from PetCo, and a little box for them to go inside that i filled with the remaining pieces of their nest with their mom's fur.

I have a pretty large property, and if I just let them out, they'll definitely get eaten by something, but I can keep them on my porch or makeshift something for them to live in, if it's necessary.

My sister's 37, idk why that matters.

>>2358138
I'll listen. That's why I'm here asking questions. I know it's best if I brought them to a shelter, but, they're rabbits. It's not a huge deal, so I just want to try to keep them, and whatever happens, happens. I just want some advice to go about it the best way possible.

I bought rabbit food at PetCo, but I guess I can just chuck it if they can't eat it. Not a big deal, it was like 10 bucks. My sister has a constant influx of fresh organic foods and vegetables because she has intestinal issues. So if that's what they have to eat, then that's actually perfect. We have plenty. Are shot's necessary since they're wild, anyway? Also I've noticed they've been calmer when I syringe-feed them their goat's milk and whipping cream, but I guess they might just be in a trance like you said. I've been stimulating them to urinate before I feed them, but I don't know how much longer that would be necessary, and I'm not sure how or when it's ok to start feeding them solid foods, or what kind of foods specifically.

Any other advice would be appreciated. I'll listen, don't worry.

Freak out the bunny

>it's sleeping
>throws jar full of dead bunnies
>explodes, glass dies, dead bunny bodies flop about crying
>jump out in wolf costume also covered in blood
>release extreme hate battle wolf autism cry
>turn on TV and turn on a scary movie
>start screaming "I COULD KILL U ANYTIME"

>it never even woke up through all this
Fuck

Take them to rehab and get domestic rabbits.
I have nothing against wildlife as pets, and opossums and raccoons and other things can make good pets if you're ready for them, but wild rabbits don't make good pets.

At best, it is just going to be like having a domestic rabbit, except they will be constantly stressed out and afraid of you.

>>2358146
I asked how old she was because children kill rabbits all of the time - from noise, playing too roughly, or just generally scaring them to death. You guys should learn how to properly pick them up and hold them. Since they are wild they will still need shots, if they bite you'd be prepared, and it'll help their immune system since they're not around the shit they would normally.

Have you looked up what to watch out for with their poops? That's the first sign of sickness, and this is easily the worst time frame for them, so keep an eye out.

If you're keeping them inside (good) do you have a room where there's hardwood? If you don't I'd buy something to put down on the floor that they'll spend most of their time living on, since their natural instinct to burrow will be insane once it hits them. What we usually do is set up a pen (10ft by 10ft) with some hard plastic underneath. You can scatter hay in a cardboard (or even better, wooden) box, and they'll use this as their burrow and litter area. Wherever they prefer to poop, you set it down there, they'll catch on. Change it out once a day since you're housing two buns. You can hide the pet food in there to encourage them, but they shouldn't eat a lot of it, it's not naturally occurring in their diet and should be used as a treat. The soy can fuck with them.

They can't pass gas, so gastrointestinal issues can be a huge problem, that's why you'd want to stay away from pet food or hung water bottles.

If you're super serious about this maybe you should look into rabbit specialists around you, they may neuter them for free. Wild rabbits can be harder to fix though, since vets aren't usually used to them. Shouldn't be THAT bad, though the fatality rate can be an issue even with domestics. Once they start displaying territorial behavior take them in to get sexed, and separate them if needed.

It's illegal to take native cottontails from the wild without permits. Their needs are extremely finicky compared to domestic rabbits (which are harder than most people expect at first glance). Trained wildlife rehabilitators should only be the ones to attempt such a feat. I'd take them in, OP. You don't know the first thing about rabbit nutrition, especially in adolescence.

>>2358250
Cont. there's lists online of what they can and cannot eat, make sure to look at what wilds can digest properly. Carrots and some other veggies are very high in sugar, so these aren't good for main courses despite the stereotype. You should be able to feed solids when they begin to eat their hay, and have good sized teeth. We usually go by 1-2 months old. They'll start looking for solids on their own, and what they don't eat you can finish with the milk you've been making.

Sorry for saying you wouldn't listen, we get a lot of bait around this time of year about rabbits.

If I can suggest anything else it's to keep them entertained, they can be very smart, and will get destructive when bored. There are bunny puzzles you can buy online, which they usually love. You can also build a nesting box, and provide chew toys. Look up ways to bunny proof your home, obviously you don't want wilds running free all the time, but some good bonding time while being able to go where they please will be good for them in units of 5-6 hours a day. They're mostly nocturnal with their play, so keep this in mind. I feed them before bed, and in the evening, and tire them out in the garden at sunset. If you think it would help them at all you can set up a play area in grass that isn't treated, just make sure they cannot jump out of the pen, and supervise so they don't dig themselves out.

Good luck!