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What can my 22 day old bunny eat?

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Question
I have a bunny that is 22 days old and i dont know what i can feed him so im all catious and get worried when i see him chewing something. what can he eat? what kinds of fruits, plant, or vegitables (which im pritty sure he cant eat any yet) and when can he start eating normaly?

Answer
This isn't something I know too much about.  I had to do a little bit of research.  But your bunny is indeed too young for vegetables and fruit.

At this age, a little bit of alfalfa pellets and hay would be fine.  But the bunny is still young enough to need some milk.  Assuming milk from the mother isn't an option, you will need to make a formula mixture.  This site has a recipe, and some more information of the diet of a very young rabbit:
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html

As your rabbit grows up, you can refer to this site with dietary guidelines throughout their lifespan:
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/diet.html

good luck