Q: Fern, our daughter’s first rabbit, just joined our family. May she eat only rabbit pellets, or should we also give her lettuce and carrots? A: Most of Fern’s diet should consist of a variety of fresh grass hays, such as timothy, Bermuda, brome, oat, rye, barley, meadow, and orchard grass hay. Avoid alfalfa, which is too high in calories and protein. Grass hay should always be available to her, preferably in a box or hay rack to keep it clean. It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients. It’s also high in fiber, which will keep Fern’s gastrointestinal tract moving. Rabbits’ teeth grow continuously, and the fiber in grass hay will help wear them down properly. After grass hay, the second most abundant part of Fern’s diet should be a variety of dark leafy greens. Provide romaine, kale, collards, and other greens, as well as herbs …