This NebGuide describes how to identify rabbit damage and provides recommendations for properly using fencing, habitat modification, repellents, trapping and shooting to reduce damage to tolerable levels. For Additional Information Acknowledgement Figure 1. Eastern cottontail rabbit.
Jackrabbits are most common in western parts of the state.
Rabbits, however, have a second smaller set of upper incisors, situated directly behind the first. Rabbit Facts Cottontail rabbits are true rabbits. Their young are born naked and helpless, with their eyes closed. It typically takes 10 to 14 days before they can leave the nest. Jackrabbits are not true rabbits, but are hares.