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Illegal
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Is it legal to keep a wild rabbit as a pet?
Not really, no. There are several practical barriers to keeping wild rabbits as pets: In most of America, it is illegal to keep native wild animals in captivity without a special permit or licence issued by the Department of Natural Resources. This includes eastern cottontail rabbits, and all other wild rabbit species.
Do Bunnies make good pets?
In the end if you want a bunny to be a good pet, obviously the best results will be with one of the domestic breeds.
What do rabbits need to survive?
Domestic rabbits have been bred to thrive on a diet of pelletized food and hay. Wild rabbits need more diversity and different food stuffs than its domesticated counterparts. Be aware that even domestic bunnies that have to be hand fed (with in the first 3 weeks) have a 90% mortality rate.
Do I need to feed the wild rabbit differently than domestic?
SOURCE Do I need to feed the wild rabbit any differently than a domestic rabbit? Yes. Domestic rabbits have been bred to thrive on a diet of pelletized food and hay.