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March 17, 2019
My father died late this afternoon. He always did love St. Patrick's Day and Celtic music, so it was a fitting day for him to go Home. :)
I had returned home yesterday evening to spend some time with my family, recharge, and regroup for a day or two, when we got the call from my brother that my dad had passed. I keep kicking myself for not staying another day, but I was physically and emotionally exhausted and longed to see my family. God is in control, though, and I am where I'm supposed to be.
We will be up bright and early tomorrow morning, to take Matthew and Gideon for their neutering procedures. Life will get back to normal fairly quickly, as his memorial service isn't going to be held right away.
We are so grateful for your kind words and prayers throughout this difficult time.
My father died late this afternoon. He always did love St. Patrick's Day and Celtic music, so it was a fitting day for him to go Home. :)
I had returned home yesterday evening to spend some time with my family, recharge, and regroup for a day or two, when we got the call from my brother that my dad had passed. I keep kicking myself for not staying another day, but I was physically and emotionally exhausted and longed to see my family. God is in control, though, and I am where I'm supposed to be.
We will be up bright and early tomorrow morning, to take Matthew and Gideon for their neutering procedures. Life will get back to normal fairly quickly, as his memorial service isn't going to be held right away.
We are so grateful for your kind words and prayers throughout this difficult time.
March 13, 2019
I was finally able to add Polly to the Available Bunnies page. The babies were keeping me hopping, so it took a bit longer than I had hoped to list her. She is available to a loving pet home only.
I am slowly adding more photos and videos of the Buns who will be listed on the Available page soon, time permitting. My sincere apologies for the poor lighting in the current photos. My hubby absconded with the table I normally use for photography and videography, so I had to make do with whatever surfaces I could find. Our home is truly lacking in the natural lighting department, so I will be building a small table soon to replace the one that is now in use elsewhere.
Matthew has been placed on hold, pending his successful neutering surgery and recovery. We so enjoyed meeting his new mama-to-be this afternoon. :)
I have no idea why this keeps happening, but two of my previous Updates keep changing position on the website. March 2nd and 8th refuse to stay put, no matter how many times I rearrange and save them in the correct position. LOL
Later that day...
I am going to be setting aside videos and photos for a few days and will be heading to Pittsburgh early tomorrow morning to be with my mother and father during his final moments here on earth. Rest assured that the Buns are going to be well cared for in my absence (hubby and the children will be home during this stage) and I will be back as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me with questions or bunny concerns. The distraction would be welcome and my dad is a true animal lover, so he would heartily approve my desire to help someone with questions. :) I am so grateful for your prayers, love, and support during this time, and will update you when I am able. Love to you all! Amy
I was finally able to add Polly to the Available Bunnies page. The babies were keeping me hopping, so it took a bit longer than I had hoped to list her. She is available to a loving pet home only.
I am slowly adding more photos and videos of the Buns who will be listed on the Available page soon, time permitting. My sincere apologies for the poor lighting in the current photos. My hubby absconded with the table I normally use for photography and videography, so I had to make do with whatever surfaces I could find. Our home is truly lacking in the natural lighting department, so I will be building a small table soon to replace the one that is now in use elsewhere.
Matthew has been placed on hold, pending his successful neutering surgery and recovery. We so enjoyed meeting his new mama-to-be this afternoon. :)
I have no idea why this keeps happening, but two of my previous Updates keep changing position on the website. March 2nd and 8th refuse to stay put, no matter how many times I rearrange and save them in the correct position. LOL
Later that day...
I am going to be setting aside videos and photos for a few days and will be heading to Pittsburgh early tomorrow morning to be with my mother and father during his final moments here on earth. Rest assured that the Buns are going to be well cared for in my absence (hubby and the children will be home during this stage) and I will be back as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me with questions or bunny concerns. The distraction would be welcome and my dad is a true animal lover, so he would heartily approve my desire to help someone with questions. :) I am so grateful for your prayers, love, and support during this time, and will update you when I am able. Love to you all! Amy
March 11, 2019
If you visited the Available Bunnies page today, you will notice a BIG surprise. Sweet Pea, who was supposed to be placed with her new family today is, in fact, once again available due to the fact that she is actually a HE! I am horrified that I didn't catch the gender discrepancy sooner, but I was so focused on helping him gain weight that I forgot to double-check his gender when he was finally big enough to see his bits and pieces properly. When I checked him on Friday, I got quite the eye full. LOL Sadly, the family with whom he had been matched decided to change their minds about the placement for very good reasons, so we are looking for a very special family for this very special buck. Please let me know if you are interested in him. He is so lovable and sweet, it hurts.
On a personal note, I want to thank everyone who has reached out and asked how my dad is doing. I just got home from Pittsburgh an hour ago after driving down yesterday. He has declined greatly in the past two weeks since my last visit. He still has moments of lucidity, but the pain meds are greatly affecting his ability to concentrate and converse, and he sleeps a lot. He did ask about the Buns, though. :) Our hearts are hurting, although we still find joy in each day and reasons to share laughter with those we love. Thank you for your continued prayers, dear friends.
If you visited the Available Bunnies page today, you will notice a BIG surprise. Sweet Pea, who was supposed to be placed with her new family today is, in fact, once again available due to the fact that she is actually a HE! I am horrified that I didn't catch the gender discrepancy sooner, but I was so focused on helping him gain weight that I forgot to double-check his gender when he was finally big enough to see his bits and pieces properly. When I checked him on Friday, I got quite the eye full. LOL Sadly, the family with whom he had been matched decided to change their minds about the placement for very good reasons, so we are looking for a very special family for this very special buck. Please let me know if you are interested in him. He is so lovable and sweet, it hurts.
On a personal note, I want to thank everyone who has reached out and asked how my dad is doing. I just got home from Pittsburgh an hour ago after driving down yesterday. He has declined greatly in the past two weeks since my last visit. He still has moments of lucidity, but the pain meds are greatly affecting his ability to concentrate and converse, and he sleeps a lot. He did ask about the Buns, though. :) Our hearts are hurting, although we still find joy in each day and reasons to share laughter with those we love. Thank you for your continued prayers, dear friends.
March 2. 2019
We updated pictures of the babies if you want to take a peek at the Holland Lop Babies page. :)
We updated pictures of the babies if you want to take a peek at the Holland Lop Babies page. :)
March 8, 2019
Although I haven't been posting much, we have been keeping busy. :) I am in the process of building four multi-level cages for our expectant mamas-to-be to encourage them to get more exercise and stretching every day. Two are completed (with occupants) and I hope to complete the other two by next weekend.
We bred three does earlier this week: Marilla to Albert, Cake Pop to Matthew, and Dulcie to Little Boy Blue, so check back in about 4 weeks for nest box updates.
We have decided to offer Matthew as a pet buck and have scheduled his neutering for March 18. He is a handsome buck of very nice type, although he is not a showable color (broken blue pointed white). He is very loving and sweet tempered and will do very well as a pampered pet. Matthew does well with his litter box and is very mannerly. He melts my heart with his head butts and kisses. If you are thinking about adding a little buck to your family, please consider Matthew. :)
I am working on adding videos of the current babies to the Baby Holland Lops page, so please take a look if you want to see some fluffy cuteness. Their temperaments are shining through and we are starting to look at our list to prepare suggestions for our waiting families.
Although I haven't been posting much, we have been keeping busy. :) I am in the process of building four multi-level cages for our expectant mamas-to-be to encourage them to get more exercise and stretching every day. Two are completed (with occupants) and I hope to complete the other two by next weekend.
We bred three does earlier this week: Marilla to Albert, Cake Pop to Matthew, and Dulcie to Little Boy Blue, so check back in about 4 weeks for nest box updates.
We have decided to offer Matthew as a pet buck and have scheduled his neutering for March 18. He is a handsome buck of very nice type, although he is not a showable color (broken blue pointed white). He is very loving and sweet tempered and will do very well as a pampered pet. Matthew does well with his litter box and is very mannerly. He melts my heart with his head butts and kisses. If you are thinking about adding a little buck to your family, please consider Matthew. :)
I am working on adding videos of the current babies to the Baby Holland Lops page, so please take a look if you want to see some fluffy cuteness. Their temperaments are shining through and we are starting to look at our list to prepare suggestions for our waiting families.
February 24, 2019
I was so hoping to have some joyful nest box news to share, but this has been another bad month. Cake Pop failed to conceive. Button passed a stillborn kit (still waiting to see if there are any others to follow) in her third effort to kindle a live litter. That one really hurt. Surprisingly, Tootsie also passed a single (very large) stillborn kit. This was very disheartening, as we had purposefully double-bred each doe in an effort to produce a larger litter (of less importance to me) of smaller kits (of much greater importance) that could be kindled easily by our smaller does. Tootsie has never had difficulty kindling before, so I was quite shocked by the results of her litter. God is good and, although we had hoped for some more sweet babies to love, we trust His plan for our rabbitry.
As some of you already know, we are going through a difficult personal time. My father, who has always been one of Hot Cross Buns' biggest fans, is in poor health and under hospice care. Because I want to support him and my mother during this difficult time, my availability may be more limited than normal. I thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
I was so hoping to have some joyful nest box news to share, but this has been another bad month. Cake Pop failed to conceive. Button passed a stillborn kit (still waiting to see if there are any others to follow) in her third effort to kindle a live litter. That one really hurt. Surprisingly, Tootsie also passed a single (very large) stillborn kit. This was very disheartening, as we had purposefully double-bred each doe in an effort to produce a larger litter (of less importance to me) of smaller kits (of much greater importance) that could be kindled easily by our smaller does. Tootsie has never had difficulty kindling before, so I was quite shocked by the results of her litter. God is good and, although we had hoped for some more sweet babies to love, we trust His plan for our rabbitry.
As some of you already know, we are going through a difficult personal time. My father, who has always been one of Hot Cross Buns' biggest fans, is in poor health and under hospice care. Because I want to support him and my mother during this difficult time, my availability may be more limited than normal. I thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
February 23, 2019
Darling Tidbit is on her way home! She has a wonderful new family and we loved spending some time getting to know them. They are heading back home to West Virginia now and we pray for safe travels and much joy as they get to know their new little girl. :)
Darling Tidbit is on her way home! She has a wonderful new family and we loved spending some time getting to know them. They are heading back home to West Virginia now and we pray for safe travels and much joy as they get to know their new little girl. :)
Hot Cross Buns' Tidbit
Today we are also celebrating the fact that Sweet Pea has reached 74.0 grams and is officially ready to go to her new home!
February 18, 2019
We updated pictures of all the babies today. :) See them on the Baby Holland Lops and Available Bunnies pages. Enjoy!
We updated pictures of all the babies today. :) See them on the Baby Holland Lops and Available Bunnies pages. Enjoy!
February 16, 2019
Patty Cake is on her way home! She is the special Birthday Bun of a young lady who is as sweet and lovely as she is. She may be given a new name (possibly Lucy) along with her new home. No matter what they decide to call her, Patty Cake is a delightful little Bun with a wonderful new family. :)
Patty Cake is on her way home! She is the special Birthday Bun of a young lady who is as sweet and lovely as she is. She may be given a new name (possibly Lucy) along with her new home. No matter what they decide to call her, Patty Cake is a delightful little Bun with a wonderful new family. :)