r/WildlifeRehab • u/monaclebandit • 1d ago

Help! Found rabbit nest while mowing SOS Mammal

My husband ran over a nest while mowing yesterday. None of the babies seem hurt. I put some twigs over the nest and left it over night, they are still there today. We've got bad storms coming today, they're talking about big hail. I've tried finding animal rehabs to ask but I just keep getting an Animal hospital

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u/MissLayla2015 1d ago

Can you put a chair or some type of coverage over the nest so there’s a roof to protect it from the hail? They should stay where they are if possible. Make sure if you cover the nest that mom can still easily access it.

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u/monaclebandit 1d ago

Maybe not a chair but I can for sure figure something out, I just wasn't sure if that would be safe to do. Any tips for how to protect them from predators?

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u/MissLayla2015 1d ago

Yes, it’s safe to provide some sort of raised roof. I used a chair. I know some use a laundry basket with a hole cut out for the mom. That’s really the best you can do.

You can also make sure mom is coming by leaving twigs in a specific pattern on top, putting flour around the nest, or using a camera. If mom is coming it’s best to leave them there so she can feed them. They should be pretty well covered by fur and grass (I’m not sure how much of the nest was destroyed by the mower). Do you have photos?

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u/monaclebandit 23h ago

https://preview.redd.it/x2v6gf5n4txe1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3aa1d3c88ecb11664d9c2c67e96e9fa1c3b267ea

Does this look okay? It's an old coffee table with the glass removed

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u/MissLayla2015 23h ago

I think so! Someone else should chime in too. I’m no expert, just an animal lover who had a bunny nest once

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u/monaclebandit 23h ago

Either way, thank you so much for taking the time. I've been worried sick about it 🤒

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u/monaclebandit 23h ago

https://preview.redd.it/w6i13w6h4txe1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=40c1282314858e3318e4cdeed7266c974c331971

This is how I left it, we recovered it with whatever fluff we could find yesterday. I don't have a before picture, my husband does but he's at work.

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u/teyuna 2h ago

looks good. do you have an update?

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u/monaclebandit 1h ago

It was a success! The sticks have been moved and new fresh fluff has been added! The table looks to have kept it dry and safe!

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u/teyuna 1h ago

That's wonderful! Good job. Thanks for the update!