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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Guacamole - pet junior buck
Date of Birth: March 15, 2022 Parents: Smudge & Hamish Color/Pattern: Magpie Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: Any time Price: $275 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. As part of our placement agreement, all Hot Cross Buns are required to be spayed/neutered at six months of age. 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: $235 ($135 spay fee + $100 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 was spayed on May 24, 2022, and will need a bit more time to heal before being ready to place with her new family. She would do well in a home with adults, teens, and would even enjoy well-behaved younger children. 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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Tuba - pet baby buck
Date of Birth: April 22, 2022 Parents: Boopsy & Finnegan Color/Pattern: Lilac Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: Any Time Price: $300 Tuba surprised us when he began to binky and do some gentle zoomies during his video filming. We were absolutely delighted by his joyful outbursts. Previously, we had thought him to be a very low-key, unobtrusive little guy, who preferred to observe, rather than participate in play and exploration. Every time we had him out with his litter mates, he would muffin up with whomever was sitting still and just wait for playtime to be over and to be returned to their mama. He seemed to have a fairly low energy level and preferred living a very quiet life. It seems that he lets his wilder side loose when he doesn't have to share the spotlight with his litter mates and gets all the play space to himself. He does still have a lower energy, probably a 3-4/10, but he no longer lives life as an adorably furry pet rock. He is sensitive to sounds with which he isn't familiar, but adjusts fairly quickly. The poor little guy freaked out when I was bringing him through the kitchen while one of our sons was frying a hamburger and the sizzling alarmed him. He would be fine with a quieter dog, but definitely prefers cats, if he has his choice in living with another member of the animal kingdom. He will sit for some quiet cuddles for a few minutes at a time, but we don't classify him as a lap bunny. Tuba prefers to sit near people and be petted rather than sit on laps. He has more of his mother's quietly observant, independent nature than his father's sweetly sociable and playful side. We believe he will do very well and open up to be a relaxed, happy little guy when he has settled in to his new home and has been given time to adjust. Tuba is not the best choice for families with younger children, but should do well with older, respectful children who will engage his playful side while being mindful that he does have the heart of an introvert and needs quiet time to recharge before engaging in more play. Tuba 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. |
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Kazoo - pet baby doe
Date of Birth: April 22, 2022 Parents: Boopsy & Finnegan Color/Pattern: Broken Lilac Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: Any Time Price: $300 Kazoo is a very happy little doe and loves life. She bounces and plays with a true sense of joy, from morning until night. She is quite sociable and will always check in with us while she bounces and zooms around. One minute, she's across the room doing binkies, the next she's in your lap saying hello. Always on the go, Kazoo is sweetly sensible and seems to know that bunnies have limitations and that it's wise to keep good, firm ground beneath her feet. She will climb on pillows and low, sturdy, objects, but she hasn't done anything dangerous or foolhardy like climb up the side of an exercise pen, jump over a pen, leap over large things, etc. She has a good head on her shoulders and isn't a risk-taker. Kazoo is just a happy girl who brings her special brand of joy with her every where she hops. When she needs to take a break, she will accept some cuddles and love. She likes to be near her person/people and will give frequent boops of affection. She is comfortable with various sudden sounds and noises, and doesn't seem to startle easily. Kazoo 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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Potsticker - pet baby doe
Date of Birth: June 5, 2022 Parents: Posey & Finnegan Color/Pattern: Broken Blue Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: On or after July 31, 2022 Price: $275 Potsticker makes me laugh every time I look at her. She perpetually wears the same expression on her adorable little face and reminds me of a basset hound. Maybe it's the ears. :D She is the exact opposite of her outgoing, playful sister, and prefers a quiet, gentle existence. Very mellow and relaxed, this lovely girl just wants to be comfortable and well fed. She is very go-with-the-flow and will make herself happy just about anywhere, but we feel she would be happiest in a in a quieter or not overly loud house. She tolerates our yappy dogs and just ignores them, but if she could talk, she would probably tell them to knock it off. She seems to be very content on her own, so wouldn't necessarily miss the company of another bunny, especially if she receives plenty of interaction from her human family. Very low energy, Potsticker is a little couch potato. Potsticker 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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Rotini - pet baby doe
Date of Birth: June 6, 2022 Parents: Rosie & Hamish Color/Pattern: Cream - Fuzzy Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: On or after August 1, 2022 Price: $250 Oh, Rotini! How do we tell people how wonderful you are? Rotini has been on our radar for being a possible fuzzy Holland Lop for the past three weeks or so. Way back in the early days of Holland Lop breeding, angora rabbits were bred with Holland lops to introduce the broken pattern and certain colors. Even though many, many generations have passed since that happened, the angora gene can sometimes pop up unexpectedly. We were surprised when Rotini "went fuzzy" on us as it has been over a year since our last one arrived. We thought the fuzzy gene was gone when our Luigi passed away, but he apparently passed it on to Pumpkin Roll. :D The best aspects of fuzzy Holland Lops are that they generally have incredibly sweet dispositions and that they have wonderful bone structure and type. The more challenging aspect is that fuzzies need to have more grooming time and do benefit from the occasional trip to the groomer for an easy to brush out "puppy cut" type style, especially in the summer. This can be handled at home with an appropriate set of clippers, but you would need at least one other person to help with the process, especially around the Bun's face and bottom. Rotini (or Teeny, as we call her) is absolutely lovely. She is as gentle and good-natured as they come. She is happy being loved on and is always ready for a cuddle. She enjoys bouncing and playing with little bursts of energy, but is a more mellow and quiet Bun, overall. Nothing seems to phase her and she is a happy-go-lucky little doe. We want her to have a family whose life would not be described as "busy." She will need regular brushing, to ensure that mats and tangles don't develop. She would be similar to a Persian cat or Pomeranian dog in terms of the level of grooming to anticipate. Her fur won't be as thick as theirs would be, but similar tools and time commitment will apply. If you keep on top of it by doing a gentle but thorough brushing every day, it's a piece of cake, but if days are going to go by in between brushings, it would be better to keep her fur clipped into a puppy cut. If you are considering Rotini and have any grooming questions, please ask! Between caring for the occasional fuzzies and our Angora Sukie, we have learned a fair amount about wool-type bunnies. Rotini 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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Rigatoni - pet baby doe
Date of Birth: June 6, 2022 Parents: Rosie & Hamish Color/Pattern: Orange Status: Available to families with approved New Bunny Questionnaires Pick-Up Date: On or after August 1, 2022 Price: $300 Rigatoni is the outgoing, playful, goofball among the current litters. She wants to be involved, and to spread love and joy wherever she goes. She is not crazy-energetic, probably about a 5-7 on a scale of 1-10, but she wants attention and to know what's going on. She was trying to get my attention by pushing at the side of the exercise pen (all of the other babies were taking a nap) and wouldn't stop until I picked her up for a cuddle. How about that darling ear? I love Buns who have wonky ears! It will most likely lop in the next few weeks, but it could continue to pop up when her curiosity is piqued. She is a nosy little thing! Rigatoni also has incredibly soft fur, so she is delightful to pet. She enjoys other animals and bunnies and is ready to be a part of a loving home where there is enough going on to satisfy her sociable and curious side. She would be great for most families, as she is an all-around great Bun. Rigatoni 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.
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Piccolo - pet baby buck
Date of Birth: April 22, 2022 Parents: Boopsy & Finnegan Color/Pattern: Lilac Magpie Status: RESERVED for Rebeccah W. Pick-Up Date: Any Time Price: $300 We had been planning to add this little guy to our small but mighty group of herd sires, but have made the decision to part with him. He has a very sweet, gentle temperament and we love him and his coloring, so much, but his build didn't turn out the way we hoped it would as he grew. He is very much like his brother Tuba in every way. He accepts cuddles and pets, enjoys time to hop around and explore, but he isn't at all wild and crazy. He is a delightful middle-of-the-road little buck with a lot of love and affection to give. Piccolo 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. |
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Dumpling - pet baby buck
Now named Milo Date of Birth: June 5, 2022 Parents: Theodosia & Joey Color/Pattern: Squirrel Status: RESERVED for Trina F Pick-Up Date: August 16, 2022, 9am Price: $300 Dumpling surprised us by causing uncertainty in the gender department. In looking back at my notes when I started peeking, there was a question mark after the word "doe", and I didn't check him/her last week. Does have a slit, while bucks have a round volcano. LOL Dumpling has an oval volcano, so that's why we're leaning towards buck. I'll check again every few days, for any further indication so we can give a more definitive answer. For this reason, Dumpling will only be available to families who are comfortable with a Bun of either gender. I will refer to Dumpling as him/he throughout, for ease in writing, and will change it later, if necessary. Dumpling is a friendly, happy little guy, once he gets comfortable in a new situation. He does binkies and zoomies gleefully and has a good time playing. He can initially be a bit reserved when interacting with people, but he overcomes that pretty quickly if you ignore him and give him time to check you out. He is fairly middle-of-the-road, with just a touch of observant Bun tendencies, to give him more of a serious side. He has enough sass and stubbornness from his mama to provide the playful/goofy side, but he can also exhibit quite a stink eye for a bunny. He's a lot of fun and is very adorable. He's fine with being handled when he's comfortable around a new person, and tolerates being carried by a knowledgeable person very well. Dumpling was absolutely enchanted when he met the other baby Buns. Being the only baby in his litter, he was always a rather serious little guy when with his mother, but he started to play and cuddle with his new friends when given the opportunity. Al Dente (the other singleton) did the same thing. We feel Dumpling would do very well with a companion bunny in the distant future, if that is something you are considering. Dumpling 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. |
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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.
