What do wild baby rabbits eat?

Any wild rabbit should have constant access to hay, water and fresh greens of the type it would be able to eat in the wild. Even very young rabbits will nibble on greens and hay. At first, baby rabbits that have been left alone will likely be dehydrated. Feed Gatorade Lite rather than Pedialyte for the first few feedings. read more

When they start eating at about 2 weeks, they will eat alfalfa hay, carrots, and rabbit pellets. Don't feed them lettuce or cabbage. Baby wild rabbits are like domestic rabbits - they will not bite you and are safe to raise. They are really jumpy, though, and will try to escape whenever they get a chance. read more