Babies & Orphans
Wild Rabbits May Not Need Your Help
Wild babies are usually not orphaned. Many people mean well when they contact HRS after discovering an “abandoned” nest of wild rabbits. Here’s what to do. […]
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Babies & Orphans
Baby Bunnies: Are They Really Orphaned?
Wild babies are most often not orphaned – The best thing you can do is put the bunny right back where you found him, in the general area, as the mom will only come back at night to call and find him. […]
Babies & Orphans
Caring for Orphans
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Babies & Orphans
Myths about Babies Part II
This is part two of our series examining myths about baby rabbits and debunking them. Dispelling these myths is vital […]
Babies & Orphans
Myths about Babies Part I
Many people want a baby bunny because they mistakenly believe several myths. Let’s examine some of the myths about baby […]
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Cottontails are Nesting!
Cottontail rabbits are nesting! Mother cottontail scrapes a depression in the ground and lines it with grass and her own […]
Babies & Orphans
Myths about Baby Rabbits
Many people feel they must get a young bunny when they choose a rabbit companion. This choice could be the […]
Babies & Orphans
Why We Shouldn’t Breed Rabbits
People who get rabbits as companions tend to forget that nature created rabbits as a prey species. As a prey […]
Activist Corner
The Sad Truth About Rabbit Overpopulation
The House Rabbit Society exists because rabbits are being dumped at shelters every day of the year. Right now, as […]
Babies & Orphans
The Hidden Costs of Breeding Your Rabbit
Question: I want to breed my female rabbit. I understand that unspayed rabbits are susceptible to ovarian cancer. If I […]