Baby Cottontail Rabbit Raised | Road Trip to Release

After handraising a young cottontail, Susan and Martin take it down south a bit to warmer weather for release back to the wild.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 08:35 Feb 6: Feeding
08:35 - 10:45 Feb 10: Feeding
10:45 - 14:25 Feb 13: Feeding
14:25 - 17:21 Feb 20: On the road south
17:21 - 22:27 Tour of Ghost Town
22:27 - 23:42 Back on the road to find less crowded place for release
23:42 - 27:30 Cottontail released
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After handraising a young cottontail, Susan and Martin take it down south a bit to warmer weather for release back to the wild. Timestamps: 00:00 - 08:35 Feb 6: Feeding 08:35 - 10:45 Feb 10: Feeding 10:45 - 14:25 Feb 13: Feeding 14:25 - 17:21 Feb 20: On the road south 17:21 - 22:27 Tour of Ghost Town 22:27 - 23:42 Back on the road to find less crowded place for release 23:42 - 27:30 Cottontail released 🔺 Big Changes in 2021 🔺 The Latest on us: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moOzZnSodqmqjNk 🔺Healer of Angels 🔺 Signed copy only from our site: www.gowildlife.org/healer-of-angels/ Kindle & Paperback from Amazon (with International delivery options): www.amazon.com/dp/B08YHXYLDH 🔺Mailing Lists🔺 www.gowildlife.org/lists/ Monthly Review and/or As-it-Happens + video notifications! 🔺We Help Critters T-Shirt 🔺 teespring.com/we-help-critters-revised 🔺Ways to help 🔺 KZbin Donate Button (see top corner of video page) Donate at our site: www.gowildlife.org/ Donate at Facebook: facebook.com/southwestwildlifefoundation/ Donate Bitcoin: commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/50e24243-7b19-4a18-b300-db8eff66978a Purchase Martin's Book: www.gowildlife.org/healer-of-angels/ Rodent Pro Gift Certificates: www.gowildlife.org/get-involved/#add Cal Ranch Gift Card: www.calranch.com/c-a-l-ranch-gift-card.html Amazon Smile: smile.amazon.com/ch/87-0570151 Charity Wishlist: smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/28QB4BKFPV9XJ/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl 🔺 Mail Donations 🔺 You are welcome to mail us a donation or call to ask any questions about our organization. Phone: [phone] • [phone] Address: P.O. Box 1907 Cedar City, UT 84721-1907 Checks Payable to: Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah Official Site: www.gowildlife.org KZbin: kzbin.info Facebook: facebook.com/southwestwildlifefoundation/ Twitter: twitter.com/swfgowildlife Instagram: instagram.com/swfgowildlife/ Web hosting generously provided by: www.pair.com 🔺 Channel Musician 🔺 Music on this channel has been donated by Casey. Track: Calling Me Back www.casey.live Check out Casey's new EP at: www.gowildlife.org/casey 🔺 Our Mission 🔺 Founded in 1997 in Cedar City Utah, we are a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education. _Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release_ The Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah (SWF) cares for more than 100 sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife annually. Restoring them to health and returning them to the wild is our primary goal. _Informing, Educating and Inspiring_ The SWF provides over 100 educational programs reaching over 30,000 people annually. We believe providing educational outreach programs to schools, scout groups and community events, with focus on children and families, will make the greatest impact in preserving our wildlife, the environment, our public lands and our resources for future generations to enjoy. _Martin Tyner_ Since age twelve, with a bird on his arm, Martin has captivated audiences sharing his knowledge and experience of his wildlife friends. At age nineteen, Martin was hired as curator of birds of prey at Busch Gardens, CA. He also worked in the movie and television industry training big cats, elephants, primates, sea mammals and raptors. “One of my greatest childhood fantasies was the desire to create a personal friendship with a wild eagle. I found myself with a love and fascination for these powerful creatures.” Martin Tyner is a federally licensed falconer, eagle falconer, wildlife rehabilitator, wildlife propagator, and wildlife and environmental educator. He has been providing wildlife and environmental programs throughout the western United States, to schools, scouts and community groups for over fifty years. “Grandpa believed in a very simple philosophy; that a person should get up every morning and do good. Doing good means that you do well for others and doing well means that you do good for yourself. There is nothing wrong with doing well, but Grandpa always believed in doing good.” Martin's book, Healer of Angels, reflects back on his life: from a young boy terrified of birds to becoming the first man in North America licensed to train a wild golden eagle in the ancient art of falconry. Through a heartwarming collection of true stories he describes his challenging transformation from a shy dyslexic teenager, to the founder and CEO of Enoch Wildlife Rescue.

[@kryostazis4415]

Yep

[@JamieMiles_southmainmuse]

Sweet baby. Love how you give even the smallest of creatures the respect and care they need. Hopefully the rabbit population will rebound soon.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We love all critters!

[@The_ZeroLine]

Look how cute that thing is. Who wouldn’t want to take care of it?

[@lalaprz918]

I love the little cottontails! I always have a bunch in my yard in the spring and summer and I love watching them

[@GowildlifeOrg]

They are fun to watch in the wild

[@tracyintexas4743]

The woman that found it and drove 60 miles is a hero, too! ❤

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Agreed!

[@marystohr4870]

Thank you for caring for all the critters in need. You are truly appreciated. We started pip watch today. Big Bear Lake Bald Eagles

[@terracotta6294]

The Tyners are so awesome 👍🧡💚🤍❤️💜🤎

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks Mary!

[@kathykay6602]

The noises he makes sucking the milk is just adorable....Susan is the best with the babies!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Lots of cute for sure!

[@sherrykeeney7376]

I've heard cotton tail rabbits are very hard to raise you make it look easy - but here in south Florida I never see any of these - its a pleasure to see you feed him - that's not something I ever get to see - thank you for all you do I know it's demanding to say the least - you two are amazing!! - the world could use more good people like you two!! 🐇🐰❤

[@SamtheMan0508]

When I lived in Florida, I'd see them around dusk when I was walking my dog.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks Sherry, we hope this one is doing well back in the wild!

[@breathedeep]

So little. So cute. So needed in its habitat to help its population thrive. As always Great job! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We hope he's doing well!

[@michaelschmidt5702]

OMG SOOO OVERCUTE! Thanks so much for your great honorable job! 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@ZeldaRosenthal]

Such a beautiful creature…Thanks to the rescuer and you!❤🐰

[@havenasmr5779]

Lift bunny and *smooosh* so squishy!!!

[@kamoonrathewolfgod9189]

I hope it doesn't get run over in that road. They are so adorable. I took a lot of them away from my cats and Rat Terrier and released them elsewhere. They were so full of seed ticks. I felt really bad for them. I just hope they all survived afterward. We have a lot of them here in Georgia.

[@terracotta6294]

Next time, have some rubbing alcohol handy and spray them down. It kills alot of them. Safe on your hands, and evaporates quickly. It's a good thing your pets didn't eat them, with those ticks.

[@kamoonrathewolfgod9189]

@@terracotta6294 I agree.

[@leonnehaaijman4709]

I probably would have kept walking for another mile or so, away from that road…

[@GowildlifeOrg]

It's not easy in the wild...

[@alejandratovar7673]

Thank you for your dedication and devotion to wildlife. God bless you

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Alejandra, a whole lot of people help us help critters!

[@littleforrest8863]

We have a few cottontail babies in our front yard. Cute little critters. Thank you for helping out the little ones Martin and Susan 🐰🐰🐰

[@GowildlifeOrg]

They are all that!

[@01poppyblue]

What a cutie 🥰 Love seeing you raise him and return him to the wild. I also loved you sharing the ghost town, that was fascinating too. Thanks for all you do 💜

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Releases are the best part!

[@bloeckmoep]

Ahh, the feeling when you have a successful release. 👍😉

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Best part!

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

I love the way Martin loves on Susan and praises her amazing talents! You both are such an inspiration to me! ❤🙏

[@billy-go9kx]

Bunny - Let me loose, Let me loose. Susan - Just a second. Let me set you down. Bunny - Jumps...Nice landing. Okay, now what do I do. Bunny - Moves 12in. Do I turn around and go back? Bunny - Noise! I'm hiding under this bush. 🐰🐇🐰

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Loose is good!

[@kathybruce100]

I enjoy your channel so much. The sound is great..could even hear baby cotton having breakfast! The historic road trip was interesting. Utah is beautiful country with quite the history. Thank you Martin & Susan!

[@sharonbiddle2344]

Thank you for the love and care for all of the critters!!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you for your interest

[@helenel4126]

Thanks for all you do! On another note, I appreciate the travelogue of Grafton.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks Helene, glad you enjoyed!

[@NaeemKhan-uk2rm]

I am very happy to see your hard work, you are doing a lot of work, God bless you salam to.say.my.cute.Aunty hahaha nice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Naeem!

[@NaeemKhan-uk2rm]

@@GowildlifeOrg thnks😍

[@quantumfineartsandfossils2152]

You & your wife are living a really amazing, generous, beautiful & important life, thank you for setting such a healthy example for all & for transforming nature with your intelligence & love for other sentience & beings among us.

[@phoebecaroline7025]

Susan did you get a new wedding/anniversary ring? It's beautiful!! Also, loved the video like always and hope to see more rescue/release vids soon! You guys are amazing!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Working on more...

[@joyporcella81]

No one deserves bling like Susan. She deserves the crown jewels

[@cynthiafortnerphd4281]

Loving care!! ❤ Thank you! I also use the warm water in a second cup method to keep hand feeding formula warm! Great to know I am doing it right! Cheers!!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Details...

[@kathyskidmore1877]

Bless you

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Kathy

[@onababona6101]

what a beauty ! 🙂 Thank you 🙂

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thanks for watching

[@amykins9870]

You all are such special people. A blessing to all wildlife.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

A whole lot of people help us help critters!

[@wyomingadventures]

So neat to see the cotton tail rabbits grow up and be released. Very cool to see the ghost town. I belong to Wyoming ghost town group. I like to see history restored for others to see how people lived back then. Susan has a great way with the baby bunnies. I just had back surgery but would like to see or help do something for the wildlife. I have smile Amazon account for your foundation. Rabbits are so an important part of the environment for all living things. Love your educational videos! Your knowledge of the wildlife is amazing.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your kind feedback and support!

[@clintstewart5545]

CUTE

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Agreed!

[@avacat8852]

wonderful video!! Thank u!! 🐰🐇

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Glad you liked!

[@tirvaft]

Ничего поекрасней в мире нету Чем дружить с крольченком на планете❤

[@sofializzy4519]

Y'all are amazing. Thank you for all you do and for sharing your lives & beautiful state with us. ❤

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Sofia!

[@susanwalters9459]

Awww. So cute!!!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Yep!

[@christinatruong5581]

So precious

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Agreed!

[@susanwest8239]

God bless you Susan.

[@ontariowildlifeobservation3095]

Think about your local critters like Cottontails and Chipmunks before using pesticides or weedkiller. Many of them like to call our lawns home

[@GowildlifeOrg]

It's not easy in the wild...

[@nataliewilliams9741]

Another minor miracle! 👏 Bravo!

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Releases are the best part!

[@godsbeautifulcreations6502]

Great job

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We hope this rabbit is doing well back in the wild!

[@godsbeautifulcreations6502]

@@GowildlifeOrg yes

[@nomorecensoringme]

Awww

[@Dreez76]

I've never been much for rabbits. But they're SO fluffy .

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We're good at fluff...

[@susanwest8239]

You are so good 👍 with animals. I just love ❤ you.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Thank you Susan

[@jodybruch829]

He new right where he wanted to be.♥️

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Hopefully doing well!

[@jodybruch829]

@@GowildlifeOrg Absolutely

[@ashleyk2283]

The Bunny and the Mountains, thank you

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@therabbitswhisper]

much love headed your way from me, the rabbits whisper :)

[@birdsmariaandsunshinetv9899]

Awww so cute cute 🥰

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Agreed!

[@enricotoesca3941]

So sweet ❤️

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Hi Enrico, thanks for watching

[@davidt3956]

"This is not normal." I was already thinking that, remember the last batch of rabbits you recorded. They definitely were more problematic feeding.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Yep

[@tracypfau3896]

Aren’t you supposed to multiply by .04 or something to get proper amount of food? What is the weight x food ratio?

[@janetdear6429]

🤧 aww he's such a gorgeous little beauty, very early in the year for babies, do you think the way the climate is theses days interfering with the animals breeding patterns??🤔 How's the new building coming along???🤔 Another great video thanks 💖😁

[@GowildlifeOrg]

It was a tough season, hopefully things improve

[@bad_boy8269]

No, the "climate these days" is a falsehood. The earth warms and cools in cycles. Humans or not.

[@shinealightt03]

Iron bridge.

[@Adele.N]

Do you need to stimulate the bunnies after feeding to help them poop like you would with a kitten?

[@Bachforest]

What are you feeding

[@The_ZeroLine]

I was afraid you were going to feed it to one of your rescue BoP.

[@GowildlifeOrg]

We believe in a level playing field...

[@susanwest8239]

How long do you care for a rabbit before you release it?

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Depends on when we get them

[@rochelleb973]

How do they get water?

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Where ever they can

[@donnapeitz8737]

I had a spayed cat raise 6 baby bunnies bunnies bite nipples cat smacks bunnies and stocks her nipples at them nursing them

[@thomassmith6344]

Hello Donna

[@karijaneify]

Will he have enough instincts to help him survive; or will he be extra challenged because there was no mother to teach him survival skills?

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Same as any other young rabbit. Parents just feed them, don't teach them.

[@karijaneify]

@@GowildlifeOrg Thanks!

[@terracotta6294]

Awww! Such cuteness - but I know a potential meal for ur falcon, et al 😁

[@GowildlifeOrg]

Life of a bunny...

[@tracypfau3896]

Don’t you wait till baby wildlife are adults?

[@debralevesque8536]

I’ve often thought that someone should be raising them and releasing them to the wild to keep the population up so that they predator birds will have food

[@GowildlifeOrg]

They don't do well in captivity

[@debralevesque8536]

@@GowildlifeOrg I wasn’t talking about keeping them raisin them to the age they can be set out in the wild so they can be catch for the big birds

[@Kkidzz]

Sub Permittee????? You obviously slipped her the answers to the test. 😉

[@RickyRozayyy]

I have a question. I found this cottontail rabbit that was injured on the street a few weeks ago. It was clearly in shock as it did not run away from me. I picked it up and drove it home put it in a box and took it to a wildlife rehab place 90km away from me the next day. I spoke to them around a week ago and they said the pelvis was injured and possibly had brain parasites and that they are taking care of it. I read online that rabbits should be released in the same area they were found in because they live their entire lives in a 10km radius. I’d like to know your opinion on this and if you think it’s a good idea to release it back in my area. I live in toronto which is where I found the rabbit. I took it a bit up north near lake simcoe which is more of a rural area with less cars but much more wildlife.