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Baby bunnies do not produce an odor and are odor camouflaged. The mother rabbit does have scent glands and because of this will only visit the nests for short periods of time, often at night. A nest of babies can not be moved because even the mother can not find them. 

A baby bunny becomes independent at 5 inches of size and their best defense is to hold completely still to the point of allowing themselves to be picked up. If an independent bunny is in a dangerous area, they can be relocated to a safer one. 

 If you find a hatchling or a nestling on the ground and you can see its nest and it's not injured, you should try to safely return it. Contrary to popular belief, birds do not have a well-developed sense of smell and the parents will not abandon their young because you touched it. 

 If there's no nest, you can make one by fastening a small wicker basket (sides no higher than 4 inches) to a branch.. Line the basket with dry grass, and securely wire it to the top of a branch in the same tree or shrub as the nest. Place the bird inside the basket and keep an eye on it to make sure the parents are returning.

A fledgling bird often leaves the nest before they are able to fly. You can see them practicing in your yard by hopping and fluttering around. The best course of action is to leave it alone. As awkward as a fledgling bird may look, this is natural stage, and the parents are most likely nearby, hunting for food and keeping watch. If the bird’s in immediate danger, you can put it in a nearby area that is safe.

 A fawn can be seen alone in the same area for days or weeks at a time with no evidence of the mother.   The mother doesn’t want to place her odor in the area, so she only visits for short periods, often during the night. The fawn’s continued health is the only indicator that it’s receiving care from its mother.

Signs a fawn is in trouble;

-Injuries or bleeding

-Curling of the ears, ruffling of the fur, and dulling of the eyes 

-Flies, maggots, or fly eggs

 -Diarrhea or soiled fur

- lying flat out on its side with its legs extended 

- Extreme and continuous vocalizations 

If you see any of these signs, please call. 

If you find an animal that is injured or hurt, please call immediately or take to a wildlife rehabilitation center.