Can't catch a run away rabbit

[bantymum]

I used to have this problem but now mine freerange!!
My best trap was a cage with a door that had the hinge on the bottom, I place the cage at the bottom of a tree , i then run strong string from the door up into a tree branch and then run the string to my window.
Then when the bunny goes into the cage for some bread I pull the string and the door slams shut, I keep the tension on the string by winding around my window knob and go out there and grab the bunny!!!
You could try the old box trick too. Just have a stick with string attached holding a box up on edge so when bun buns runs under box for a treat you pull the string and the box fall down on him!
Ill post a pic in a sec of my first trap!!!
Otherwise plan 3 is to chase them into a corner, warning do not wear stilettos as you usually have to dive onto the rabbit!
Plan 4: use a laundry basket and throw it over her head whilst she has her back turned to you.
I found it easier toi catch them during the day as they are more active at night!!!
Good luck

 

[aliena614]

Prop a heavy box up with a stick, attach a long string and bait under the box w/carrots, strawberries ect.

Wait for bunny! THEN PULL>>>>>>>>>>
lol

I used to catch stuff like that all the time when i was a kid. Until I trapped a BLUEJAY!!!! Boy did I learn my lesson! Still have a scar on my temple to prove it!

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Have you tried sitting down on the ground near her? If she's used to you caring for her, talking to her and petting her, she may come over to you if you're sitting down. I'd dress warmly and try to be patient. She's probably not used to having you standing so tall over her.

Was she the only rabbit in her hutch? Can you leave the door open and set up a ramp or steps to the door, so she can go back in by herself? That may also work.

Any of the other ideas would work, too. Good luck catching her.

 

[lacyloo]

have you caugh it yet... ?

 

[jkcove08]

My rabbits free range also. My daugter was in 4H and then got bored. I didnt want them starving to death over the winter so we turned them loose. I was able to give a few of them away but 3 didnt find different homes. I figured that they would run away but it has been almost 3 years now and we still have about 4 or 5 rabbits running around. The main thing is that the cats catch and eat the babies so the do not over populate the area. They seem to leave the adult rabbits alone. I would watch to see where it goes at night and set of a live trap right in that area. Maybe set out a treat that it used to love when you had it caged. If you are worried about it making it through the winter I would think it will be fine, they are very resiliant little animals. Good luck, Jenn

 

[bantymum]

Yes mine sleep outside under the stars in winter cause thats where they want to be, they have a burrow system to retreat to but they only go in there on hot days!!
They prefer the cold to the heat though we dont get really cold here but it does frost here and sometimes snow!!
hows the catching going???