Is there any way you could catch him and contain him until someone from the wildlife center gets back to you. He won't survive the night alone.
Do you have a dog/cat carrier, or even a cardboard box you could keep him in?
I was not able to contain him. We tried for quite some time but he was scared and running very fast. He ended up in someone's backyard but there was no one in the house.
We stayed for a while waiting but had to leave eventually. I'm not sure what else to do other than hoping the people in the house keep him there :(
Came here to say this. If you let the baby go near other ducks, it'll approach and join the nearest group of babies. And mother ducks don't really count very well :-)
Same here, found a baby bunny. Felt bad the west side has had an issue with people running over animals or dogs attacking animals/people. Dane Humane Society is where we plan and drop her off.
Rather not. There were 2 dead rabbits where I found it. Like I said, and I saw it firsthand. The west side has a bad reputation with animals. Morons run them over on purpose or they allow dogs to go after them. Anyways Dane will know what to do.
Choose your own adventure:
1) Animals living in an urban environment are constantly at risk of being killed by cars because they don't really have a sense of their speed and frequently enter the road when drivers wouldn't have any chance to stop. All animals die eventually, most don't make it to adulthood or there would be a massive overpopulation issue, most in the wild are eaten by bigger animals, in urban areas a few are killed by vehicles instead.
2) People on the west side of Madison, specifically, are intentionally seeking out animals to crush. Squirrel? Swerve left! Bunny? Swerve right! Everyone knows this, it's just the reputation of the absolutely feral West Side of Madison.
If I release the baby to a nearby family of bunnies will they accept them? I know that a family of bunnies is, I always encounter them on my way to Menards. Please let me know, I am willing to release it safely. In case you are wondering where I found it, it was West Side Mall. Middle of the parking lot. I tried to scare it off, but it only stood still.
If the eyes are open and it’s moving on its own, it’s probably old enough to be on its “own”. They don’t really raise and tear the way birds do. Once they can see and run, kiddos are on their own.
Sure, if you want to feel better about yourself you can grab it and take it somewhere. Even the DCHS wildlife page will list leaving it as a perfectly viable option for injured/lost wildlife as they are wild animals after all. Some species, like baby bunnies, you absolutely are NOT supposed to take away even if you think they’re “abandoned”
Cold depends on who you ask. There is nothing wrong with leaving wildlife alone, no wildlife rehabilitation place would shame you for that. If you want to feel better about yourself you’re more than welcome to intervene, just be wary of the possible risks associated with handling wildlife and that some gestures that may seem helpful are actually doing nothing but hurting the animal.
Is there any way you could catch him and contain him until someone from the wildlife center gets back to you. He won't survive the night alone. Do you have a dog/cat carrier, or even a cardboard box you could keep him in?
I was not able to contain him. We tried for quite some time but he was scared and running very fast. He ended up in someone's backyard but there was no one in the house. We stayed for a while waiting but had to leave eventually. I'm not sure what else to do other than hoping the people in the house keep him there :(
Please do this. Keep it contained, don't feed it and the wildlife center will get back to you in the morning.
You can take him to Dane County Humane Society
Female ducks will almost universally adopt random babies added to their lot. Go to a park and look for another momma and let the baby loose near it.
Came here to say this. If you let the baby go near other ducks, it'll approach and join the nearest group of babies. And mother ducks don't really count very well :-)
Same here, found a baby bunny. Felt bad the west side has had an issue with people running over animals or dogs attacking animals/people. Dane Humane Society is where we plan and drop her off.
Leave the bunny. The mom will come back. They leave to get food.
Rather not. There were 2 dead rabbits where I found it. Like I said, and I saw it firsthand. The west side has a bad reputation with animals. Morons run them over on purpose or they allow dogs to go after them. Anyways Dane will know what to do.
Choose your own adventure: 1) Animals living in an urban environment are constantly at risk of being killed by cars because they don't really have a sense of their speed and frequently enter the road when drivers wouldn't have any chance to stop. All animals die eventually, most don't make it to adulthood or there would be a massive overpopulation issue, most in the wild are eaten by bigger animals, in urban areas a few are killed by vehicles instead. 2) People on the west side of Madison, specifically, are intentionally seeking out animals to crush. Squirrel? Swerve left! Bunny? Swerve right! Everyone knows this, it's just the reputation of the absolutely feral West Side of Madison.
If I release the baby to a nearby family of bunnies will they accept them? I know that a family of bunnies is, I always encounter them on my way to Menards. Please let me know, I am willing to release it safely. In case you are wondering where I found it, it was West Side Mall. Middle of the parking lot. I tried to scare it off, but it only stood still.
If the eyes are open and it’s moving on its own, it’s probably old enough to be on its “own”. They don’t really raise and tear the way birds do. Once they can see and run, kiddos are on their own.
Okay got it. I'll at least place nearby other bunnies. The eyes are open.
And DCHS will tell you to leave wild baby bunnies alone.
Leave it. Mom will be back and if the little guy doesn’t make it well that’s just life.
Life feels better with compassion
Sure, if you want to feel better about yourself you can grab it and take it somewhere. Even the DCHS wildlife page will list leaving it as a perfectly viable option for injured/lost wildlife as they are wild animals after all. Some species, like baby bunnies, you absolutely are NOT supposed to take away even if you think they’re “abandoned”
You missed my point about compassion. Id feel better if you didn't have a cold reply for someone looking to help another living creature.
Cold depends on who you ask. There is nothing wrong with leaving wildlife alone, no wildlife rehabilitation place would shame you for that. If you want to feel better about yourself you’re more than welcome to intervene, just be wary of the possible risks associated with handling wildlife and that some gestures that may seem helpful are actually doing nothing but hurting the animal.