Wildlife mothers have invested a great deal of energy into raising these babies and WILL accept them back. It IS illegal to keep any wild animal without the appropriate permits. USE caution when handling all wildlife. Even babies possess defensive mechanisms which allow them to defend themselves and can injure you. Always wash your hands after handling wildlife.
Wildlife can carry parasites and diseases which can be transmitted to people.
Cottontails Cottontails give birth to their young between February and September. The young are born with their eyes closed and very little fur. They are born in a shallow nest made in the ground that the mother has lined with her own fur. To avoid drawing attention to the nest, the babies are only nursed twice a day at dawn and dusk. If you or a family pet discovers a nest, do not disturb it.