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May 23, 2019
There are a couple of new listings on the Available Bunnies page, both of them newcomers to HCB. Puffin is a black VM buck we had gotten about a month ago, but he just hasn't grown out the way we had hoped, so he is looking for a pet family. Ollie is a three year old buck we are helping to re-home (for a family member of a friend of a friend.) He is a very nice little guy and is going to make a special family very happy. I will post pictures of him very soon! We would so appreciate it if you would spread the word to anyone looking for a sweet bunny to love and care for. :)
There are a couple of new listings on the Available Bunnies page, both of them newcomers to HCB. Puffin is a black VM buck we had gotten about a month ago, but he just hasn't grown out the way we had hoped, so he is looking for a pet family. Ollie is a three year old buck we are helping to re-home (for a family member of a friend of a friend.) He is a very nice little guy and is going to make a special family very happy. I will post pictures of him very soon! We would so appreciate it if you would spread the word to anyone looking for a sweet bunny to love and care for. :)
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May 21, 2019
Would you like to meet the newest Bun to join the rabbitry? This is Beatrix (Trixie)! She is a lovely little harlequin doe, with loads of chocolate in her pedigree. She is has sweet as she looks, although I think there is a bit of an impish streak hidden away inside that tiny body, just waiting for the right time to surprise us. To read more about her (and see more cure bunny pictures) please visit the Meet the Hot Cross Buns page and scroll all the way down to the bottom. |
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May 17, 2019
Hoppy Friday, every-Bun! As promised, the kits have been listed on the Available Bunnies page. I have three of the four videos completed and posted, but need to re-film Midnight due to really poor lighting. He looked like a little fuzzy blob running around the first attempt, so I will try again shortly. :)
In case you missed the update last night, all of the babies are spoken for (pending reservation deposits). There will hopefully be new babies in a couple of weeks. Matilda was begging for a nest box last night during our evening bunny cleaning and feeding, so she has a lovely nest all ready for her hoped-for kits. Tootsie keeps lunging and growling (I know that sounds bad, but to a breeder, it's a sign of pregnancy) and Marilla is beginning to make little lunges, which is something she NEVER does. Button and Sweet Tart are still as gentle as ever, so we're playing wait and see with them. :)
Hoppy Friday, every-Bun! As promised, the kits have been listed on the Available Bunnies page. I have three of the four videos completed and posted, but need to re-film Midnight due to really poor lighting. He looked like a little fuzzy blob running around the first attempt, so I will try again shortly. :)
In case you missed the update last night, all of the babies are spoken for (pending reservation deposits). There will hopefully be new babies in a couple of weeks. Matilda was begging for a nest box last night during our evening bunny cleaning and feeding, so she has a lovely nest all ready for her hoped-for kits. Tootsie keeps lunging and growling (I know that sounds bad, but to a breeder, it's a sign of pregnancy) and Marilla is beginning to make little lunges, which is something she NEVER does. Button and Sweet Tart are still as gentle as ever, so we're playing wait and see with them. :)
May 16, 2019
We have shared some wonderful pictures of Plum Bun's buck, Polka, settling into his new home on The Happy Results! page. :) He couldn't look happier or more pleased with himself if he tried.
I would also like to share our new affiliate link with Small Pet Select for bunny hay. We ordered some about a month ago and the Buns have all enjoyed it immensely. I inquired about their rewards program, and they set us up for touting their great products. I promise not to overdo it, but wanted to share this info in case some of you are getting ready to order supplies for your new Buns.
https://mbsy.co/vBbdM Hmmm. It should come up with a pretty picture and banner, but that didn't work, so I will try again after chatting with the kind folks at Small Pet Select. :)
I know you are all anxiously waiting for new baby pictures and videos. I will be working on some today and will share them ASAP. I was taking advantage of the first few sunny and warm days in northeast Ohio to power wash bunny cages. I'm only about half done with that project, but don't want to keep you waiting any longer for a dose of bunny cuteness.
Having said that, three of the four babies definitely have been matched already. Sable point doe with I. G., Black Buck with K. S., Blue Point with D. C. We are waiting to hear back from someone else about the Blue Doe. If she declines, we have another person to contact before listing her on Friday. Hopefully we will know something soon.
UPDATE 8:45 PM. All four of the kits have been matched, pending reservation deposits. I will still list them on the Available Bunnies page tomorrow, along with their new pictures and videos, so their new families will have a place to visit for updated photos until they are picked up.
We have shared some wonderful pictures of Plum Bun's buck, Polka, settling into his new home on The Happy Results! page. :) He couldn't look happier or more pleased with himself if he tried.
I would also like to share our new affiliate link with Small Pet Select for bunny hay. We ordered some about a month ago and the Buns have all enjoyed it immensely. I inquired about their rewards program, and they set us up for touting their great products. I promise not to overdo it, but wanted to share this info in case some of you are getting ready to order supplies for your new Buns.
https://mbsy.co/vBbdM Hmmm. It should come up with a pretty picture and banner, but that didn't work, so I will try again after chatting with the kind folks at Small Pet Select. :)
I know you are all anxiously waiting for new baby pictures and videos. I will be working on some today and will share them ASAP. I was taking advantage of the first few sunny and warm days in northeast Ohio to power wash bunny cages. I'm only about half done with that project, but don't want to keep you waiting any longer for a dose of bunny cuteness.
Having said that, three of the four babies definitely have been matched already. Sable point doe with I. G., Black Buck with K. S., Blue Point with D. C. We are waiting to hear back from someone else about the Blue Doe. If she declines, we have another person to contact before listing her on Friday. Hopefully we will know something soon.
UPDATE 8:45 PM. All four of the kits have been matched, pending reservation deposits. I will still list them on the Available Bunnies page tomorrow, along with their new pictures and videos, so their new families will have a place to visit for updated photos until they are picked up.
May 12, 2019
The weekend is winding down and I thought I'd share a few "hoppenings" from the past few days.
We (finally) held my father's memorial service yesterday in Pittsburgh, so I should be able to stay home and get back into our normal routine once more. That will be a huge relief to all of us because things felt quite unsettled with that important duty untended to. It was a beautiful service and we are ready to move forward with life and loving on the Buns he so adored. :)
With the news that several of the Buns will most likely be listed and placed as pet rabbits in the near future (pending results of their litters later this month), we are looking into introducing some new lines into our rabbitry, including harlequins and magpies. We have taken our first steps in procuring a trio to begin this work and hope to introduce you to them on the website in a few weeks. It is important to note that we are purchasing juniors, so it will be a while before they are of breeding age.
Dulcie's babies will be listed on Friday, when they are officially six weeks old. I feel that we know them and their temperaments well enough to begin matching them by the end of the week. Those people on our waiting list who have kept in touch every two weeks will be contacted first with the names of the babies who most closely match the gender and temperament that would most compliment their family and home life. :)
The weekend is winding down and I thought I'd share a few "hoppenings" from the past few days.
We (finally) held my father's memorial service yesterday in Pittsburgh, so I should be able to stay home and get back into our normal routine once more. That will be a huge relief to all of us because things felt quite unsettled with that important duty untended to. It was a beautiful service and we are ready to move forward with life and loving on the Buns he so adored. :)
With the news that several of the Buns will most likely be listed and placed as pet rabbits in the near future (pending results of their litters later this month), we are looking into introducing some new lines into our rabbitry, including harlequins and magpies. We have taken our first steps in procuring a trio to begin this work and hope to introduce you to them on the website in a few weeks. It is important to note that we are purchasing juniors, so it will be a while before they are of breeding age.
Dulcie's babies will be listed on Friday, when they are officially six weeks old. I feel that we know them and their temperaments well enough to begin matching them by the end of the week. Those people on our waiting list who have kept in touch every two weeks will be contacted first with the names of the babies who most closely match the gender and temperament that would most compliment their family and home life. :)
May 8, 2019
A new video and photos of Dulcie's babies have been posted on the Baby Holland Lops page. We also need to announce that the blue kit is actually a doe, rather than a buck, as this morning's gender check revealed.
A new video and photos of Dulcie's babies have been posted on the Baby Holland Lops page. We also need to announce that the blue kit is actually a doe, rather than a buck, as this morning's gender check revealed.
May 7, 2019
We had hoped to announce the arrival of several new litters by now, but it looks like our breedings of Molly, Tabitha, Lucy, and Mango all failed. Mango seems to have stuck kits, and the others failed to conceive. Mango will be available to a loving pet home in the near future, so if you are interested in a spunky but loving little orange doe, please let us know by filling out the New Bunny Questionnaire and mention Mango.
We hope to have better news to announce at the end of the month. :)
We had hoped to announce the arrival of several new litters by now, but it looks like our breedings of Molly, Tabitha, Lucy, and Mango all failed. Mango seems to have stuck kits, and the others failed to conceive. Mango will be available to a loving pet home in the near future, so if you are interested in a spunky but loving little orange doe, please let us know by filling out the New Bunny Questionnaire and mention Mango.
We hope to have better news to announce at the end of the month. :)
May 4, 2019
Polka is on his way to his new home in the Dayton area. It was so nice to meet G. H. and her dad after they made the three hour journey to Oberlin. Polka was very happy and content with his new family. We are quite assured that he will be loved and well cared for and spend all his days with his forever family.
Polka is on his way to his new home in the Dayton area. It was so nice to meet G. H. and her dad after they made the three hour journey to Oberlin. Polka was very happy and content with his new family. We are quite assured that he will be loved and well cared for and spend all his days with his forever family.
May 3, 2019
We have put together a new blog post entitled "Bunny Treat Guidelines". It includes a list of treats that are safe for daily munching, occasional treats, and a list of things to never feed your Bun. The same information has also been added to our FAQ page, so it should be easily accessible. We hope that you find this information helpful!
We have put together a new blog post entitled "Bunny Treat Guidelines". It includes a list of treats that are safe for daily munching, occasional treats, and a list of things to never feed your Bun. The same information has also been added to our FAQ page, so it should be easily accessible. We hope that you find this information helpful!
May 2, 2019
New pictures of Dulcie's kits have been posted on the Baby Holland Lops page. :)
New pictures of Dulcie's kits have been posted on the Baby Holland Lops page. :)
May 1, 2019
I know many of you keep checking the site for new pictures of Dulcie's babies. :) They are addicting and we promise to have new photos up by tomorrow evening, barring any catastrophes that stand in the way. All is well and they are growing nicely. I'm not seeing any huge variations in their temperaments just yet, but the little smoke pearl/blue point/whatever color he turns out to be, is more independent and has a very curious side. He is still easy to handle, but wants to be able to watch what is going on around him. The other three babies are not as interested in the world around them just yet.
I know many of you keep checking the site for new pictures of Dulcie's babies. :) They are addicting and we promise to have new photos up by tomorrow evening, barring any catastrophes that stand in the way. All is well and they are growing nicely. I'm not seeing any huge variations in their temperaments just yet, but the little smoke pearl/blue point/whatever color he turns out to be, is more independent and has a very curious side. He is still easy to handle, but wants to be able to watch what is going on around him. The other three babies are not as interested in the world around them just yet.
April 30,2019
New photos and a video of our older waiting doe, Mandy, have been posted on the Available Bunnies page. She, Sebastian, and neutered buck Matthew are the only Buns we have waiting right now. I think this is the lowest number of Available Buns we have ever had at once. It's rather nice, but more older Buns will probably be added this time next month. We are trying to downsize a bit and are finally realizing that our non-producing Buns are eating up a lot of resources. While we definitely love them, they aren't pulling their weight as breeding rabbits and need to move into the forever family pet side of life.
We have possible homes lined up for three of Dulcie's babies (if the people stay in contact and if the temperaments line up with the needs of their potential families.) If you didn't catch the update on the Baby Holland Lops page, I did a very early gender peek a couple nights ago. All look like little bucks except the sable point doe. I'm about 85% certain of genders at this point, so things may change. :D If the black buck is a typey true dwarf, he may stay here as a breeding buck for our Vienna program. If he decided to be a bigger boy, he will need a forever home. He is a beautiful glossy black with blue eyes and two white toenails (which are his Vienna marks).
New photos and a video of our older waiting doe, Mandy, have been posted on the Available Bunnies page. She, Sebastian, and neutered buck Matthew are the only Buns we have waiting right now. I think this is the lowest number of Available Buns we have ever had at once. It's rather nice, but more older Buns will probably be added this time next month. We are trying to downsize a bit and are finally realizing that our non-producing Buns are eating up a lot of resources. While we definitely love them, they aren't pulling their weight as breeding rabbits and need to move into the forever family pet side of life.
We have possible homes lined up for three of Dulcie's babies (if the people stay in contact and if the temperaments line up with the needs of their potential families.) If you didn't catch the update on the Baby Holland Lops page, I did a very early gender peek a couple nights ago. All look like little bucks except the sable point doe. I'm about 85% certain of genders at this point, so things may change. :D If the black buck is a typey true dwarf, he may stay here as a breeding buck for our Vienna program. If he decided to be a bigger boy, he will need a forever home. He is a beautiful glossy black with blue eyes and two white toenails (which are his Vienna marks).
April 28, 2019
I have updated the color of one of Dulcie's babies. We thought it was a possible blue point, but have changed it to a smoke pearl (a blue sable) which makes more sense. A blue point would be lighter in color. I'm still learning the nuances which can be difficult to determine if you haven't seen either in real life. LOL
Darling Uriah is on his way home with his very loving family. We so enjoyed meeting Emily, Noah, and one of their sons. Uriah seemed very happy and was his sweet, relaxed self. He was on his absolute best behavior and enjoyed all of the attention they had to offer. He wasn't bashful either, and happily made the rounds during their visit. We know he will is in good hands. :)
I have updated the color of one of Dulcie's babies. We thought it was a possible blue point, but have changed it to a smoke pearl (a blue sable) which makes more sense. A blue point would be lighter in color. I'm still learning the nuances which can be difficult to determine if you haven't seen either in real life. LOL
Darling Uriah is on his way home with his very loving family. We so enjoyed meeting Emily, Noah, and one of their sons. Uriah seemed very happy and was his sweet, relaxed self. He was on his absolute best behavior and enjoyed all of the attention they had to offer. He wasn't bashful either, and happily made the rounds during their visit. We know he will is in good hands. :)
April 26, 2019
We have posted some new photos of Uriah and Sebastian on their listings. I love Uriah's sweet, expressive little face and his long, droopy ears. He's a comical little fellow, but the sort of Bun who becomes a trusted friend and confidante. Sebastian is doing much better with being handled and is going to be a wonderful little snuggle buddy for just the right person. He uses his ears as blinders and hides behind them whenever I get the camera out, as though he's telling me in no uncertain terms that his ears have super powers that make him invisible. LOL
I will try to get some new photos of Dulcie's litter taken and posted tonight, but there's a storm brewing outside, so my natural lighting has disappeared. We may need to wait until tomorrow.
****Pictures of Dulcie's babies are on the Baby Holland Lops page. :)
We have posted some new photos of Uriah and Sebastian on their listings. I love Uriah's sweet, expressive little face and his long, droopy ears. He's a comical little fellow, but the sort of Bun who becomes a trusted friend and confidante. Sebastian is doing much better with being handled and is going to be a wonderful little snuggle buddy for just the right person. He uses his ears as blinders and hides behind them whenever I get the camera out, as though he's telling me in no uncertain terms that his ears have super powers that make him invisible. LOL
I will try to get some new photos of Dulcie's litter taken and posted tonight, but there's a storm brewing outside, so my natural lighting has disappeared. We may need to wait until tomorrow.
****Pictures of Dulcie's babies are on the Baby Holland Lops page. :)
April 25, 2019
Our first Polly update indicates that the introductions went very well and that her new person fell in love with her at first sight. We hope Polly will allow herself to be loved on and to finally admit to the world that there is a sweet, cuddle Bun deep down inside just begging to come out. LOL
We are about a week and a half away from the next round of Nest Box Watch. Mango, Lucy, Molly, and Tabitha were all bred, so now we wait and see. This will be the first litter for three of them, and although we have higher hopes for Molly and Lucy because they are false dwarf ladies and should, theoretically, have an easier time kindling, it could prove to be a disappointing month. However, we will continue hoping for the best!
We are going to breed several does tomorrow. This is going to be the decision-making litter for Marilla, Button, and Matilda. If any of them fail to conceive or fail to produce viable kits, they will be listed on the Available Bunnies page as pet does. It will break my heart to have to say goodbye to Button or Marilla, who were both born here, but Button has yet to have a living kit and Marilla has managed to produce only one baby in almost two years of trying. We would rather retire them all to a life of joy than to keep trying to breed them with disappointment for all parties involved.
Our first Polly update indicates that the introductions went very well and that her new person fell in love with her at first sight. We hope Polly will allow herself to be loved on and to finally admit to the world that there is a sweet, cuddle Bun deep down inside just begging to come out. LOL
We are about a week and a half away from the next round of Nest Box Watch. Mango, Lucy, Molly, and Tabitha were all bred, so now we wait and see. This will be the first litter for three of them, and although we have higher hopes for Molly and Lucy because they are false dwarf ladies and should, theoretically, have an easier time kindling, it could prove to be a disappointing month. However, we will continue hoping for the best!
We are going to breed several does tomorrow. This is going to be the decision-making litter for Marilla, Button, and Matilda. If any of them fail to conceive or fail to produce viable kits, they will be listed on the Available Bunnies page as pet does. It will break my heart to have to say goodbye to Button or Marilla, who were both born here, but Button has yet to have a living kit and Marilla has managed to produce only one baby in almost two years of trying. We would rather retire them all to a life of joy than to keep trying to breed them with disappointment for all parties involved.
April 24, 2019
Hop over to the Happy Results page for some very sweet update photos of Plum Bun's daughter, Blossom (now named Paisley.) She and her new brother are so precious together!
You may have noticed that Polly is missing from the Available Bunnies page. We were working with a wonderful program called Gift of A Day which helps people in hospice care fulfill special dreams and wishes when their medical team is unable to treat them further. Some hospice stays are short term and others can be very long-term (several years long, even.) The Gift of a Day coordinator was searching for a bunny as a special request made by a dear lady who had lost her beloved bunny and missed her terribly. They found their way to us and Polly was exactly what they were looking for. (A placement plan has been made for Polly In the event that she outlives her new human friend, which was a primary concern for us at Hot Cross Buns.) Polly left this morning and we are waiting to hear how the official meeting went and if all is well. We will take Polly back if this placement goes awry, which is a possibility, as Polly has a very strong and determined temperament. It is our hope and prayer that all will be well and they they will have a very long, happy life together. :)
Hop over to the Happy Results page for some very sweet update photos of Plum Bun's daughter, Blossom (now named Paisley.) She and her new brother are so precious together!
You may have noticed that Polly is missing from the Available Bunnies page. We were working with a wonderful program called Gift of A Day which helps people in hospice care fulfill special dreams and wishes when their medical team is unable to treat them further. Some hospice stays are short term and others can be very long-term (several years long, even.) The Gift of a Day coordinator was searching for a bunny as a special request made by a dear lady who had lost her beloved bunny and missed her terribly. They found their way to us and Polly was exactly what they were looking for. (A placement plan has been made for Polly In the event that she outlives her new human friend, which was a primary concern for us at Hot Cross Buns.) Polly left this morning and we are waiting to hear how the official meeting went and if all is well. We will take Polly back if this placement goes awry, which is a possibility, as Polly has a very strong and determined temperament. It is our hope and prayer that all will be well and they they will have a very long, happy life together. :)