I would not feed the wild bunnies. Like our house buns they have very delicate digestive systems that are accustomed to what they eat. Any changes in what they take in could make them sick. It’s a strong possiblity that they would not even eat anything you set out as it would smell like you anyways/be unfamiliar… We used to have baby bunnies in our front yard… I loved watching them skip back and forth, they were so cute!

If you were to plant a garden, they may nibble on that, but that’s a lot of work for food you’re not able to use for yourself or your house bunny.

It’s best to let the wild rabbits eat the grass (no pesticide) and they usually love certain plants in the garden. I would not encourage you to feed them because they need to stay wild to survive. Also putting out food can attract their predators.

They like to hide in woods and shrubs. So if you have those then they can hide in those at night and during the day – just watch for baby nests.

I think the best you can do is not to cut your grass too short and to leave some wild areas in the yard with weeds and such for them to nibble on.

I was also thinking that you don’t want to lure them out into the open where their predators can spot them. But as Sarita said, if there are wild areas on the edge of your yard or nearby where you can safely hide some tasty, healthy hay or a carrot you can put them there. You probably won’t see them eat it if they remain safe. However, since rabbits are crepuscular, ie. eat during dawn and dusk, you could watch for them as the sun is rising and setting. Better chance of spotting them out and about then.

You shouldn’t feed any wild animals, including rabbits.

With wild rabbits, feeding them might lessen their fear of humans, and not ALL humans are nice!

I know it’s hard. I see wild bunnies near my home and work and I just want to protect them.

But they are wild animals and although your intentions are good, your interfering with the ecosystem and nature by feeding them.

And that’s a fantastic viewpoint PApeppers-when you lessen their fear of humans, they can fall prey to humans with bad intentions easier!!!