Our Process
Think of us as a bunny matching service. Yes, we may have several Available Bunnies, but you don't want just any bunny that looks cute. Our goal is finding the right bunny for the right home. A happy bunny is a joy to be with, but a miserable, upset bunny will soon bring a big case of buyer's remorse. We want our bunnies to go home with the families who are the absolute best fit for them, to ensure a happy relationship for all involved. When a bunny becomes available, it will be offered to the family who is the best match for that bunny's temperament, after also considering the family's desired color, gender, and age. For example if a family is seeking a young, blue tort buck for a pet in their outgoing, often rambunctious family, we will not match them with a quiet-natured young blue tort buck, because it would not be the best fit for that particular bunny. We might suggest an outgoing solid blue buck from a different litter instead, and the family could accept or decline.
From the time you make initial contact with us by answering the Bunny Questionnaire until you are offered a bunny, we are going to be emailing back and forth with you, asking and answering questions, trying to get to know you and your lifestyle well enough that we can get a clear picture of the kind of bunny that would make a happy addition to your home. We ask you to contact us at a minimum of every two weeks so we can keep the conversation going and get to know you well enough to help pick out a bunny that will bring you joy.
Bunny Pricing:
Pet Quality Baby/Junior Bunnies: $275-$325
Spayed/Neutered Senior Bunnies: $175-$375, depending upon gender & age
Pet Quality Baby/Junior Bunnies: $275-$325
Spayed/Neutered Senior Bunnies: $175-$375, depending upon gender & age
Please fill out the New Bunny Questionnaire thoroughly to be approved for matching with a Hot Cross Bun.
There will be a pop-up note saying your questionnaire was successfully submitted when you fill in and submit all of the required information.
If you are not already on our waiting list and would like to be matched with a Hot Cross Bun, please complete and submit the New Bunny Questionnaire.
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Saffron - pet baby doe
Date of Birth: October 22, 2022 Parents: Genevieve (Jenny) & Pumpkin Roll Color/Pattern: Broken Cream Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: Available for placement on or after 12/18/22. Price: $275 Saffron is a very quiet-natured, dainty little doe. She would love a warm, cozy lap to snuggle in to help her feel pampered and wanted. Saffron tolerates some noise and barking dogs, but she would prefer a quieter existence in a home with quiet, gentle humans. When she's feeling particularly ambitious, Saffron will explore a little bit, but she seldom strays far from her favorite people/laps. As a mellow lap Bun, she will bond most closely with one or two special people and will look an anyone else with wide-eyed astonishment. She loves to snuggle with her litter mates and could be a good potential bonding bunny in the future. The one caveat is that she may bond more closely to her bunny friend and begin to ignore the humans she once longed to lounge upon. Saffron is a very sweet little doe and will be a wonderful fit for the person/people who enjoy a quiet life. Saffron will go to her new home with a bag full of goodies including: a packet of bunny care information, a small bag of transition food and hay, a snack baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a fleece snuggle mat. |
If you are interested in adopting Saffron or another one of the Hot Cross Buns, please thoroughly complete the New Bunny Questionnaire, after reading through our website and making certain that we are the right rabbitry for your needs. We are located in Oberlin, OH.
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Thyme - pet baby doe
Date of Birth: October 22, 2022 Parents: Genevieve (Jenny) & Pumpkin Roll Color/Pattern: Broken Cream Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: Available for placement on or after 12/18/22. Price: $275 Thyme and her litter mate Ginger are very similar in temperament. Both are very gentle, but have enough spunk to wander around and explore their environment. They are curious and playful, but still enjoy having some pets and cuddles. We call them "middle-of-the-road" Buns because they play nicely with people but are able to happily amuse themselves when human attention is not available. Although the pictures don't really show it, Thyme has very expressive ears that rise and fall with her level of curiosity. As she matures, her ears will most likely remain in the lopped position, but love being able to gauge her interest by watching her ear positions. Thyme will do well as a family pet in a gentle, loving home. She can become timid when she is feeling overwhelmed by too much noise or activity going on around her. When she begins to look a bit stressed, it is best to give her some quiet time, so she can rest and recharge her social battery. Barking dogs startle her initially, but she is fine when they settle down. She enjoys watching cats and seems to want to interact with them. Thyme will go to her new home with a bag full of goodies including: a packet of bunny care information, a small bag of transition food and hay, a snack baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a fleece snuggle mat. |
If you are interested in adopting Thyme or another one of the Hot Cross Buns, please thoroughly complete the New Bunny Questionnaire, after reading through our website and making certain that we are the right rabbitry for your needs. We are located in Oberlin, OH.
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Paprika - pet baby doe
Date of Birth: October 22, 2022 Parents: Genevieve (Jenny) & Pumpkin Roll Color/Pattern: Broken Orange Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: Available for placement on or after 12/18/22. Price: $275 Paprika wins this litter's award for being the most curious and out-going Bun. She usually has her nose to the ground and loves to sniff every inch of a new place before she gets busy, making new friends and finding new things to play with. She has a very expressive little face. Paprika may be a busy little Bun, but she isn't wild and crazy. On a scale from 1-10, with 10 being bounce off the walls excited, she rates between a 3 and 6, depending upon what she's in the mood to do. When she gets tired out, she will either find a soft spot to hide and take a nap, or she will look for a cozy lap for a quick siesta. Although she is a busy Bun in many ways, we have her pegged as a "middle-of-the-road" bunny with higher sociable, outgoing tendencies, when she's rested and ready to play. Paprika also seems to have a nurturing side to her heart, so she may be another good candidate for future bonding. She is absolutely lovely, inside and out. Saffron will go to her new home with a bag full of goodies including: a packet of bunny care information, a small bag of transition food and hay, a snack baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a fleece snuggle mat. |
If you are interested in adopting Paprika or another one of the Hot Cross Buns, please thoroughly complete the New Bunny Questionnaire, after reading through our website and making certain that we are the right rabbitry for your needs. We are located in Oberlin, OH.
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Ginger - pet baby buck
Date of Birth: October 22, 2022 Parents: Genevieve (Jenny) & Pumpkin Roll Color/Pattern: Solid Cream Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: Available for placement on or after 12/18/22. Price: $300 Ginger and his litter mate Thyme are very similar in temperament. Both are very gentle, but have enough spunk to wander around and explore their environment. They are curious and playful, but still enjoy having some pets and cuddles. We call them "middle-of-the-road" Buns because they play nicely with people but are able to happily amuse themselves when human attention is not available. We are about 85% certain that Ginger is a buck. More certainty will come with the passing of time. Bunny bits and bobbles are very tiny and can be difficult to discern without perfect vision and lighting, neither of which I claim to possess. He appeared to be a buck on his first and second gender checks, but today his status was a bit questionable. We will keep checking (much to his dismay) and will keep the family with whom he is matched apprised of any definitive changes that put him in the doe category. Ginger is a lovely, friendly little guy. He is a bit more laid back and go-with-the-flow than Thyme. This means that he tolerates changes in noise and activity levels with a bit more ease than his sister does. He is usually the first bunny out of the litter to come say hello to a new person, but occasionally ignores everybody and stays snuggled up with one of his litter mates when he is feeling especially cozy. Another fun fact about Ginger is that he gradually moves his ears to cover his eyes when he's trying to ignore someone. I had to take many, many pictures of him to get a few usable ones because his ears were always shielding his beautiful eyes. As he matures, we have a feeling his mellow side is going to become more pronounced and he may shift more into the lap-bunny category, depending upon the activity level of his new human family. Ginger will go to his new home with a bag full of goodies including: a packet of bunny care information, a small bag of transition food and hay, a snack baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a fleece snuggle mat. |
If you are interested in adopting Ginger or another one of the Hot Cross Buns, please thoroughly complete the New Bunny Questionnaire, after reading through our website and making certain that we are the right rabbitry for your needs. We are located in Oberlin, OH.
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Guacamole - pet junior buck
Date of Birth: March 15, 2022 Parents: Smudge & Hamish Color/Pattern: Lightly marked Magpie Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: Available for placement on or after 10/6/22. Price: $250 + $70 neutering fee Sweet little Guacamole is our special needs Bun. As most of our readers are aware, his mother nibbled off the outer portion of his left ear when he was born. We were quite concerned that he might not make it, but are so thankful he never developed an infection, and the dead ear tissue came off and healed over on its own. Because Guacamole is missing his outer ear and the inner ear area is quite exposed, sounds are greatly amplified on that side, so a quiet, peaceful home is exactly what he will need. Loud TV/music, barking dogs, families with occasional crying babies/yelling kids, would not be a good fit for his needs, so we are going to place him very carefully. We do not know if he will be prone to developing any sort of infections because of his lack of the protective ear covering, or if he will be healthy because air can circulate more easily. We urge our clients who are considering Guacamole to speak with their bunny vets to ask if they have any concerns or care recommendations about taking on such a Bun. This is a first for Hot Cross Buns, so we are learning as we go. All things considered, he has been a very healthy and seemingly well-adjusted little buck. Guac, as we call him, thrives on quiet, gentle interactions. He's a pretty mellow little guy and likes to sit near people for pets, rather than on laps for cuddles. He's a side-kick kind of a Bun, who will stay by his person's side while s/he reads a book or watches a quiet movie and gives him lots of pets. He's not very playful at this point, but will do some tiny binkies and little shimmies of joy when he's feeling very relaxed and happy. He absolutely loves having the area around his missing outer ear rubbed and massaged. He practically purrs with contentment. Guacamole is not fond of vocally louder people, or those who tend to be very expressive in their vocal intonations and hand motions. He has a distinct preference for quiet people with more monotone type voices. They are less startling for him and he seems to find them more soothing. We discovered this because I am more expressive and tend to be louder while my daughter, Miss E, is quieter and more moderate in her speaking voice. We experimented with other family members and visitors, and his pattern of preference seems to hold true. He gravitates towards quieter people and shies away from louder ones. As a part of his special needs, Guac spends more time scanning places (please see the side note below his pictures for information on scanning) than his magpie litter mates do, so we believe he is compensating for his auditory imbalance by being more alert and on guard for any potential danger. It is more difficult for him to relax, but he has the ability to do so when he feels well and truly safe. Guac is a wonderful little guy and can live a very happy life with the right person/family who is able to work with his needs and preferences. He is a delightful bunny and has so much joy and love just waiting to bubble over for the people who take the time to understand him and help him thrive. UPDATE 7/16/22...As he has grown, Guacamole has become very sweet and he has been comfortable with us picking him up and loving on him for the past month or so. He still loves his ear rubs but has been more comfortable with physical affection, in general. His pictures do not do him justice at all. He is a gorgeous little buck and has such a gentle temperament. We love him. Because he is growing closer to neutering age, we have made an appointment for him to be neutered on September 22nd. If he is placed before then, we will cancel it, but if he goes in for surgery, we will put his listing on hold until two weeks following his procedure, to allow him time to recuperate. Update 9/22/22: Guac was neutered today and is recuperating quite nicely. He weighs 3lbs, 12 oz. Guacamole will go to his new home with a bag full of goodies including: a packet of bunny care information, a small bag of transition food and hay, a snack baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a fleece snuggle mat. |
A quick side note about magpie Buns...You may have noticed that Smudge & Hamish's magpie babies have a reddish cast to their eyes. When you first glance at them, they look like a normal brownish shade, but if light or a camera flash hits them at the right angles, their eyes take on a redder appearance. Because of this red cast, magpie bunnies "scan" their surroundings frequently. They eyes see movement in shadows differently than a bunny who does not have the red cast. You will see notice a magpie (there are other colors who do this, too) slowly move his/her head back and forth, almost in a hypnotic manner. The bunny is trying to detect any movement that could be an indication that a threat is nearby, ready to pounce. Because bunnies are prey animals, magpies have been blessed with this instinct to look for perceived dangers and respond accordingly. A magpie will be more comfortable in rooms that are not bright and sunny. Indirect light is better for them, because they will be able to scan their surroundings and relax when they realize all is well. Bunnies with this red cast tend to be more aware of their surroundings and are more comfortable when being gently spoken to while they are being approached. Sudden sounds and movements tend to put them on edge. |
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Molly - pet spayed doe
Date of Birth: June 15, 2018 Parents: Tootsie & Hamlet Color/Pattern: VM Broken Sable Frosty Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: On or after June 7, 2022 Price: $210 ($135 spay fee + $75 for Molly) Molly is a quirky little doe who has brought some of our most beautiful Buns into the world. She is a rather observant girl who also has moments of absolute joy when she flops over with glee. She always did this after her babies were weaned and she had her cage space all to herself again. While she is observant, she also has a streak of the busy-bunny/sociable attitude about her and will stick her nose out of her cage/pen as far as possible and will thump with displeasure if she is not included in any activity that remotely piques her interest. Molly isn't really one for doing binkies or zoomies, but she does love to explore and keeps busy checking in with the other Buns when she's out and about for her free-roam playtime. Litter box training has been a challenge for Molly. Typically when this is true of a rabbitry bunny, they are still able to be trained fairly quickly once placed in a home away from the scent of other rabbits. Because Molly has such a big personality, we feel that she would be happiest as an only bunny. She does fine with dogs and cats, and would probably be fine with another bunny to love, but we believe she would just love to be the center of attention and gobble up any affection and time that her new family would like to lavish upon her. Molly will go to her new home with a bag full of goodies including: a packet of bunny care information, a small bag of transition food and hay, a snack baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a fleece snuggle mat. |
Molly's new video is just below and the video we made of her as a very young Bun is on the bottom.
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Will-o the Wisp (Wispy) - pet spayed doe
Date of Birth: July 20, 2020 Parents: Millie & Joey Color/Pattern: Solid Chinchilla Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: Anytime Price: $335 ($135 spay fee + $200 for Wispy) Will-o the Wisp, or Wispy as she has come to be called, is a delightful two year old spayed doe who is looking for a loving forever family. She is a sassy, busybody girl who loves to be included in everything. She can be a bit bossy and is very particular about how she likes to have things arranged in her living space. She is curious and loves to explore. Wispy would be a great option for sociable families who don't mind a pet with a huge personality in an adorably small and fluffy body. Wispy is a huge favorite of mine. She thumps her feet at me when I do something she doesn't like, she turns her back when I want to take her picture, and can be downright ornery in general. In spite of all that, there is something incredibly special and precious about her. If we had space to give her the freedom to roam about, we would absolutely keep her, but she deserves a family and home of her own, where she will receive oodles of attention. She is rather ambivalent towards other animals, tolerating dogs and cats well, although she is not a fan of yappy dogs. We would prefer her to be the only bunny in her new home, however, as we are fairly certain she would be a very dominant Bun, which can be difficult on another rabbit. Wispy was spayed on November 3, 2022, after having three successful litters for us, totaling in 8 kits. We have kept her daughter Pigeon in the hopes that her lovely coloring will continue to be passed along to future generations of babies born at Hot Cross Buns. Wispy has recuperated fully and has not had any problems or health concerns. Will-o the Wisp will go to her new home with a bag full of goodies including: a packet of bunny care information, a small bag of transition food and hay, a snack baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a fleece snuggle mat. |
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The Buns pictured in this section have been matched and are ON HOLD.
We are awaiting their reservation deposits.
We are awaiting their reservation deposits.
The Buns pictured below this section have already been RESERVED
and are waiting to be picked up by their new families.
and are waiting to be picked up by their new families.
If you are interested in one of our bunnies, please fill out our
New Bunny Questionnaire.
If you don't see what you are looking for,
please visit the Hot Cross Babies page to visit the newborns and little ones
who will be listed when they reach 6-7 weeks of age.
New Bunny Questionnaire.
If you don't see what you are looking for,
please visit the Hot Cross Babies page to visit the newborns and little ones
who will be listed when they reach 6-7 weeks of age.
