Baby rabbits ran from nest, will mother find them?

Question

I was mowing out pasture and of course hit a rabbit nest, or at least came close. I scared two babies from the nest and while they were old enough to run, I know they were not old enough to be out of the nest. I was able to find one but since I couldn't locate the nest I placed it in the middle of the brush where I saw it run from. My husband and I couldn't locate the second one. The mother was near by and came running when she heard the one baby yell so we are wondering, will she find the second baby? I feel horrible I couldn't find the little one. I know the human scent won't matter but I feel just aweful about not being able to find the second baby.

Answer 1

yes if she looks she will probably find the baby and the baby may find its way back by itself, there is always a slight chance that it will wander to far off, but your best bet is that the mother will find it. don't worry about it, you did nothing wrong.

Answer 2

They will come back when they're ready. Or they will settle down somewhere else if they find the right mate.