This is Love Chloe and the Hare
Feb 18, 2026
Chloe Dalton, author of Raising Hare, tells of rescuing and caring for a wild leveret in the English countryside. She shares daily routines, the leveret’s playful habits, and the strange folklore surrounding hares. The story follows fragile beginnings, surprising returns of the mother, and the bittersweet rhythms of life and loss.
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Finding And Rescuing A Newborn Leveret
- Chloe Dalton found a tiny, day-old leveret alone on a winter track and brought it home to try to protect it.
- She fed it powdered lamb milk and cared for it despite warnings that hares rarely survive in human hands.
Talk To Experts And Use Appropriate Milk
- Call an experienced conservationist for guidance and prepare for poor outcomes when handling wild leverets.
- Use appropriate milk (e.g., powdered lamb formula) and sterilized feeding tools if you must feed one temporarily.
Leveret Behavior Explains Apparent Stillness
- Leverets naturally stay hidden and motionless for long periods while their mother forages and reduces predation risk.
- Chloe learned to limit disturbance and mimic consistency so the leveret wouldn't be startled or rejected.
