Oak seedling coming back after eaten

[whitenack]

Four of my oak seedlings, less than a year old, have planted in a high rabbit area. I did not protect them, and I guess the rabbits ate them. That was a month ago. Yesterday, I noticed that all 4 seedlings are sprouting new shoots. The new growth looks like a branch off the old stem.

My question is: Will these new shoots straighten out and create a healthy tree, or will these seedlings be forever disfigured?

Thanks

 

[TREETX]

They should be ok. I have a few Monterrey oaks that have done the same thing.

Nate

 

[Jumper]

I have had the same problem with some sugar maple seedlings I had transferred from the family farm before it was sold. ^%$#@!
wabbits. They seem to be getting the upper hand at long last.