Q&A for How to Catch a Wild Rabbit

The size of the trap will determine how big a rabbit you can catch. A smaller trap will mean a smaller rabbit.

Move toward it slowly with your hands empty. If the rabbit notices you and looks your way, stop and wait until the rabbit looks away to keep going.

It may be that your live trap is too "out of the ordinary" for the rabbit to trust. Try adding foliage on the top and sides or putting the back end into dense brush. Make sure the bait you're using does not smell like a human.

You can, but be sure to thicken it out with more rich food like corn, carrots and roots. Rabbits need more nourishment than guinea pigs.

The best place would be a local animal store you trust, like PetCo or Pet Food Express.

It really depends. Just because you have caught a rabbit does not mean that it is suddenly domesticated! Pet rabbits are bred for that purpose and are not as scared of humans. I guess you could, over time, get the wild rabbit used to you being near, but it is a long process and you would never be able to hold it safely like one bred for that purpose.

Yes. In most cases if you want to catch animals humanely, a snare trap is not the way to go.

That would depend on the animal that gets caught. If it's a dog, wolf, fox, or similar predator, let it go ASAP! It will grow hostile if it remains trapped for too long. If you catch a mouse or something, you can try to tame it, but it would probably be kinder to set it free.

No.

Take a sharp knife, put it to the neck, and tilt it at a slight angle so that you're not cutting straight into the neck. This angle also allows you to penetrate the neck quicker, which ensures that the rabbit dies as painlessly as possible.

You should dig your hole several feet wide and several feet deep. This will ensure that you'll be able to catch any rabbit regardless of size.

You can but it may bite you, and things will be a lot worse if it has rabies. Try a pet store if you want a pet rabbit.

Put two sticks in the side of the box and tie it with a rope. Wait patiently somewhere where the rabbit cannot see you. Remember to put a carrot or other bait in the bottom.

You just have to be patient. The tips in this article are helpful. If nothing works you may have to call animal control.

It probably won't. It has already learned how the trap works. You might want to make a new trap in a different location.

Rabbits are very smart, so this would be almost impossible to do without using a trap.

A larger rabbit might be able to dig its way out, but a smaller rabbit most likely could not.

They potentially could. You should not catch wild rabbits just to be safe.

Your best bet is to leave the baby rabbit alone. Its mother should come back for it. Normally rabbits are weaned around six weeks, and are still really small at that age. If you're sure it's been abandoned, call your local wildlife rescue organization.

Actually it could happen at anytime. It depends on when the rabbit gets there! It could take a long time or not a very long time at all.

Check the wikiHow article, How to Tame a Wild Rabbit .

Keep following the rabbit until you can catch it. If it keeps running away try luring it to you with a vegetable like a carrot or some corn.

The only place a rabbit is completely blind is right behind its head. Make sure that you walk up quietly and are upwind of the rabbit or it might catch a whiff of you. To catch it, some prefer to throw a heavy blanket over its head. To pick it up, put your hands right behind its front legs, and make sure to wrap your hands all the way around it's ribcage before you pick it up.

It depends. Most commonly rabbits don’t really notice it. At first the rabbit might be a little shy but he/she will get used to it in time. Try rabbit repellent or a rabbit trap if you are trying to get rid of one.

Then you have to set up a different kind of trap. The trap has to have fresh hay/grass, water, vegetables and enough space to move about. If you make the trap comforting for the rabbit, it will become less skittish. Check the trap frequently, every day. If you see the rabbit inside the trap, try luring it to you with a rabbit treat or fresh vegetables. If you think it is okay for you to pick it up, do it gently but firmly. Ensure one hand supports its back and hindquarters at all time. Help it feel secure by holding all four feet against your body. If it is injured, take it immediately to the vet. Do not attempt to cure the rabbit’s injury on your own.

Feet. Rabbits can dig really deep but the wire will stop or discourage the rabbit to dig further.