Tammy found three little cottontails hiding in her yard. They were very little and very young. She didn't bother them hoping their mom was close by and taking care of them.
Mom never showed up.
She did some research and found that cottontails are on their own at 3 weeks old, which she and her hubby determined these bunnies were.
Everything she read said it’s best to leave them alone.
She thought about making them pets... but read they don’t domesticate very well.
So she did.
When she last checked on them there was only one left, it was so hard not to pick it up and love it.
They live in a very rural area, plenty of room for little rabbits to make a home.
THE moon is shining o'er the field,
A little breeze is blowing,
The radish leaves are crisp and green,
The lettuces are growing.
The owl is in the ivy-bush,
With both his eyes a-winking ;
The rabbit shakes his little tail,
And sits him down a-thinking--
"Oh ! where are all the dormice gone ?
And are the frogs a-vooing ?
Will no one come to play with me ?
What are they all a-doing ?"
Poor little rabbit, all alone,
Don't let the master meet you ;
He'll shoot you with his little gun,
And merrily he'll eat you!
The radish leaves are crisp and green,
The lettuces are growing.
The owl is in the ivy-bush,
With both his eyes a-winking ;
The rabbit shakes his little tail,
And sits him down a-thinking--
"Oh ! where are all the dormice gone ?
And are the frogs a-vooing ?
Will no one come to play with me ?
What are they all a-doing ?"
Poor little rabbit, all alone,
Don't let the master meet you ;
He'll shoot you with his little gun,
And merrily he'll eat you!
Oh No!
Until Next Time
Oh dear, that poor widdle bunny wabbit. I do hope it will be safe from the "master" with his little gun... I love to see little bunnies, but I do worry about them meeting up with a predator who will enjoy them for dinner. However, it is best to leave them alone and let "nature take its course". Some will survive to make lots of other widdle bunnies. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute bunnies. I would have been hard pressed not to love on them, but I'm sure she did the right thing. That poem is too funny!
ReplyDeleteAwww...how lovely, smiles. I hope you have a beautiful day friend and I love the new look here, smiles.
ReplyDeleteThe owl is in the ivy-bush, With both his eyes a-winking....of course that would be the part that stood out to me, right?!? I love the dishes, Ms. Mary. The bunny is so cute - but on their own at 3 weeks - they're so tiny - but God takes care of them - and us!!!
ReplyDeleteHow precious but I would let them live like rabbits as well. Plus I am not much of a pet person so I would not be the best owner.lol
ReplyDeleteIt would be tempting to pick up a tiny rabbit. We were taught as kids not to touch one because they carried tick fever. ??
ReplyDeleteCute bunnies! I had a pet rabbit called Peaches for her peach color. I was so sad when our shepherd ate her. Hubby had to clean up the yard before I went out. Funny how one post can bring back memories from the past. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteCould the little bunnies look any sweeter? I hope they don't end up as an Owl's lunch.
ReplyDeleteOh I hope by now he has ventured out on his own. Bless her for her restraint.
ReplyDeleteI learned something from you today about the baby bunnies. They have to grow up fast!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope that little guy gets going and that its two siblings weren't caught as prey. Those little guys are so vulnerable. She was right to not grab them up, as much as I'm sure she wanted to (me too!).
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