The place for news, updates, announcements, and water bottle gossip from the Buns and their humans.
Hot Cross Hoppenings
February 22, 2024
October 13, 2025
We have been enjoying Princess Parcheesi's visit SO much! She is quite the little charmer and loves all the attention she's getting. I was hanging out with her on the couch this morning, and she kept bouncing back and forth, waiting for pets and hopping away to explore the cushions and blankets on the back of the sofa. Most of the images I took were blurry, but here are a couple of fun ones. I love the way she's cocking her head at me in the first one!
I'm diligently working on a new project that I hope will be ready for release in another day or two. Hint: it involves the Buns you we all know and love, and crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc. More soon!
We received a 1-year adoption update about Dozey (HCB's Theodosia) from Emily and her daughter Elie.
They said, "We wanted to check in and say hi. Today marks the one year anniversary of adopting Dozey. We adore her so much and she is doing great. We also plan to celebrate her 4th birthday next week on the 15th! Hope all is well! Here she is today, she’s a little grumpy after her butt bath and blowout. ☺️"
Thank you so much, Emily and Ellie! Dozey looks beautiful! We so hope she has a wonderful 4th birthday and that she brings you just as much joy in the years to come. Thank you for taking the time to let us know she is thriving with your love and care. We so appreciate it! <3
October 10, 2025
October 8, 2025
Blog Post of the Week: Rabbit Myths: What Every Future Bunny Family Should Know
We're gearing up to welcome a visiting Bun tomorrow! Princess Parcheesi will be hanging out with us for a few days and we're so excited to see her again! She's been with her family a few months now and has become quite the pampered princess!
Happy Belated Birthday to Sweet Tart! She turned 9 years old on October 4th. We did celebrate with her that day, but I neglected to mention her in my previous post. Sweet Tart is a broken sable point who belongs to my youngest son (19). She had a couple of litters as a breeding Bun, but was retired fairly early on, so she could enjoy life as a pet bunny. Although she has slowed down a bit in the past year, this sweet, observant girl remains in excellent health and loves cuddling with her Bun-Daddy, who is her favorite person in the whole wide world.
October 7, 2025
Driftwood Has Found His Forever Home!
Our sweet fuzzy boy Driftwood has officially hopped off to his forever home — and he even has a new name to match his snuggly personality: Teddy! 🧸
Teddy’s new mom, Abigail, seemed to fall in love with him the moment she held him in her arms. True to form, he settled right into her lap for a long snuggle, his little “airplane ears” standing straight out in curiosity as he soaked up all the attention. It was love at first sight.
We’re so happy knowing that Teddy will be cherished, spoiled, and adored in his new home. Congratulations, Abigail — and welcome to the Hot Cross Buns family! 💕🐇
Ivy Has a Forever Family, too!!!! 💕
Our beautiful chocolate girl Ivy has hopped into her forever home — and our hearts are so full! Ivy has always been our shy, watchful little Bun, but when she met Katie and her bunny George, she seemed to know she had finally found her place in the world. She sat calmly, accepted gentle pets, and showed that tender, trusting side we always knew was there. Ivy was soaking up the love and attention, so her confidence is already soaring with Katie as her new Bun-Mom.
October 5, 2025
How did the Pest Fest go? It was a wonderful turnout, for such a warm day. We saw many pampered pooches and even a couple of bunnies riding around in a stroller. The dogs all seemed to be wonderfully well behaved and their people seemed to enjoy themselves, too.
We ended up taking Missy, Kayak and Scuba along after being offered the use of a generator and some fans to blow on them. These, combined with frozen water bottles and a periodic breeze off the lake kept them comfortable enough to endure the toasty temperatures. They received plenty of attention and we got to "talk bunny" with many lovely people. We're so hopeful that a couple of them may truly be interested in a little Bun friend in the not too distant future.
One of the most memorable moments was catching up with Liz, who adopted our little buck, Linus in 2020. Our buck Finnegan (then named Rerun) was his foster brother. Linus was the sweetest little guy, and I'm pleased to share that he's doing beautifully and couldn't be in a better home. Talking with Liz and hearing her update absolutely made my day! Thank you so much, Liz! Please give Linus (and your adorable little dog!) some love from all of us at Hot Cross Buns. See a throwback photo pf Linus below.
Evelyn and her bakery did great! She had a steady stream of customers all day. A dog or two attempted to "counter surf" some of her treats, but catastrophe was averted. :D What she didn't sell yesterday was snapped up after our church service today.
It was exhausting work, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
We received a very positive update about how well Holly...new name Holly Nutmeg...is settling in. She's doing well and is making progress towards being a free-roam Bun each day. There are some growing pains with one of her new kitty siblings. She was especially fond of their other bunny, Inky, and were cuddle buddies. His passing brought some turmoil to her kitty-heart, and she isn't quite sure what to make of Holly Nutmeg's arrival. We so hope they become the best of friends, once the dust settles.
Blog Post of the Week: Three of Our Buns Still Awaiting Forever Families
Today's blog post gives a bit more insight to Gumption, Francesca, and Ivy, three of the Buns we're so hopeful will find incredible loving families in the coming months. Enjoy their pictures below.
October 1, 2025
It has been a very strange beginning of the week at HCB.
On Sunday afternoon, four unknown-to-us goats literally showed up at our front door, peering in at us. The time I had planned to spend photographing and filming the Buns instead turned into an adventure of figuring out why four La Mancha/La Mancha cross goats (including two intact males) were munching on my plants, where they came from, and what on earth to do with them in the meantime.
Two had horns, and the two bucks were very… amorous. They couldn’t be trusted anywhere near Evelyn’s precious goats, so we worked quickly to keep them off the busy road. Two of my sons headed in opposite directions, knocking on doors to see if anyone nearby was missing goats. (If you’ve never been fancied by a billy goat, count yourself lucky. There’s a reason Evelyn’s bucks were castrated before they arrived here!)
After hours with no luck—and the most likely goat-owning household not answering knocks or notes—I finally called the non-emergency sheriff’s line. Thirty minutes later, two deputies were helping us wrangle goats. Just as we were fitting them with head halters to load into the deputies' trucks for transport to the APL, a pickup stopped in front of our house. The goats’ owner had tracked them down. Other than losing several hours and a few plants, the goats went home safely and we gained some colorful new stories.
Monday was lost to a relentless migraine, so nothing got done.
Tuesday was spent visiting my 98-year-old grandmother, who is in hospice care. It was emotionally draining, but I was able to spend hours stroking her hands, telling her how much I love and appreciate her. Though mostly unresponsive, she woke briefly, told us she loved us, and kissed my hand over and over. Later, after I left, she rallied—watching baseball (her favorite!) with my mom, uncle, and his new wife, nibbling on watermelon despite saying earlier she didn’t want food or drink. I just shake my head and laugh—she may still outlive us all.
The rest of this week will be all about preparing for the Pet Fair and Blessing on Saturday. I’m anxiously watching the forecast. If it stays above 75°, the waiting Buns will remain at home where it’s cooler and fans or AC keep them safe. If the weather suddenly turns mild, they may be able to attend. Either way, Evelyn and I will be there, and we so hope to see friends of HCB. <3
On the Bun side, little Driftwood has been matched and will go home on Sunday, October 5. This is the first time in our history that fuzzy babies have been matched before the normal-coated ones! We’re very hopeful that Frisbee, Cabana, Kayak, and Scuba will find their forever families soon.
Once Driftwood goes home, we’ll have nine waiting Buns available. If we are blessed to approve and match six more families before year’s end, and add at least four approved families to our waiting list for new babies, Hot Cross Buns Holland Lops will continue into 2026. If not, we still plan to close our doors.
Please join us in our continual prayer that God will bring the right family for the right rabbit at the right time.
September 30, 2025
We're thrilled to announce that Holly has found her forever family! Vince and Natalie have been an HCB family for a number of years. They recently lost their beloved Inky (HCB's Midnight) and wanted another Bun to fill the ache in their hearts. Inky was the most beloved and pampered little guy, so we knew any bunny lucky enough to have Vince and Natalie as Bun-parents would be a blessed Bun, indeed. It was a very difficult choice for them to make between Gumption, Boggle, Ivy, and Holly. Ivy was the top contender initially, but Gump and Holly both threw curveballs with their more engaging and interested behavior. We thought Gumption was going to be selected, but Holly came from behind and charmed them with her expressive little face and wonky ears. They struggled long and hard to make their decision, and before taking Holly home, apologized and loved on each of the Buns still waiting for their forever families. They are an amazing couple and we are so looking forward to learning how Holly settles in with them and Leo, the grumpy kitty.
Thank you for giving Holly the very best of homes, Vince and Natalie! <3
September 27, 2025
Waiting Bun of the Day: Scuba
I meant to save the video I shared on Tuesday until today, so you got a not-so-sneaky preview. :D Scuba continues to delight us with her raring to go, sociable, into everything personality. Although the most petite bunny in her litter, she has the biggest presence. We love her "me, too!" attitude and know she will be a great bunny for someone who can include her in all aspects of life. She has never met a stranger, only friends to whom she has not yet been introduced. She's a very outgoing, adventurous girl who wants to live a big, exciting life...and spend some quieter moments enjoying snuggles before her next big adventure begins!
If you think Scuba would be a great fit for your life and world, please visit the Ready for a Bunny tab above and complete our initial questionnaire to begin the application process.
September 25, 2025
Blog Post of the Week: What It Means to Be an Ethical Rabbit Breeder
September 24, 2025
Bun Fact of the Day: Did you know that rabbits can see nearly 360 degrees (almost full panoramic vision)? Their only blind spot is a tiny area in front of their noses. Bunnies can see distant objects with better clarity than those that are nearby.
Here's a little Scuba video, just for fun!
September 23, 2025
Hot Cross Buns' (Breeding) Doe of the Week: Hopscotch
We haven't posted new pictures or done a new video of this beautiful, sassy girl in ages. She was so funny during filming. With every hop, she released a poo ball. I spent more time removing her bunny beans than I did in getting usable footage. Re-watching it gave me motion sickness because it was continual repetition of: focus on Hopscotch, notice poo ball(s), switch camera to left hand, crawl into light box to remove said poo balls for disposal, sit back down, switch camera back to right hand, focus on Hopscotch, and continuing the cycle again and again. I think she did it seven times before I finally gave up and went with what we had. LOL
Hopscotch is a little sassy imp and we love her for it. We so hope that she will be a mama someday soon, but that will all depend upon our ability to place at least eight of the eleven currently listed Buns before the end of the year and securing enough interested people (we'd aim for four) willing to place Waiting List deposits if the decision to continue breeding is made. Unless all of that happens, Hopscotch (as well as Chummy, Zinnia, and Noelle) will be spayed and they will stay with us as beloved pets.
We received a wonderful update from Mochi (HCB's Sand Dollar) and her family. She is settling in beautifully and is truly enjoying her new life. <3
September 22, 2025
Here's an updated flyer of our church's pet fair and blessing!
Evelyn with be there in her capacity as a baker for Faith Baked Goodies on the Go. She will be making: Apple Pie Scones, Cranberry Orange Scones, Chunky S'more cookies, Blueberry Streusel bread, Pumpkin bread, Cinnamon Bun Cookies, Specialty Paw Print Cookies (all proceeds from this product will benefit the Friendship APL), Chocolate Chunk Brownies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ginger Cookies, and Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies. She typically sells out of just about everything, so please come early for best selection.
I will be wearing a few different hats at the event. My Hot Cross Buns Homestead banner will be visible, and I will have overflowing tables of bunny and homestead animal-related crocheted items available. I'll also have an area with pens set up for three or four of our currently available Buns and information about our adoption process. I'm really excited to be there.
So much work has gone into planning and preparing for this event! At last count, there were approximately 40 vendors signed up to participate, so there's sure to be something for everyone. Please stop by to say hello!
Introducing Our New Pre-Screening Questionnaire
To better guide families through our adoption process, we’ve added a short Pre-Screening Questionnaire. This first step helps us understand your adoption timeline, plans for altering your Bun, and a few other basics that ensure we’re moving forward at the right time together.
Families whose answers align with the life we envision for our Buns will receive the link to the full New Bunny Questionnaire within 12 hours (usually much more quickly). If it seems the timing isn’t quite right, we’ll encourage you to reach out again when you feel ready.
At this time, we are focusing on families who are hoping to adopt within the next three months. Interest in later placements may influence whether we continue our breeding program next year, but that decision will depend on first finding forever families for at least eight of our currently listed Buns by the end of this year.
You’ll find the new Pre-Screening Questionnaire located in our Ready for a Bunny? section.
September 21, 2025
We're preparing for a bittersweet goodbye as we prepare Sand Dollar (now named Mochi) to go to her new home later this evening. SHe has been such a blessing to us and we know she will continue to shower her new family with her own special kind of sweet joy in the years to come. <3
We hope you enjoy this clip of Driftwood sprucing himself up in his search for his forever family, too.
September 20, 2025
It's Baby Bun Picture Update Day!!!!
All six of the babies have new photos at the top of their galleries on their listing pages. Sneak peek pictures are below...
Speaking of listings, did any of you notice that little Sand Dollar has been matched? We're so excited to meet her new family and are in the process of scheduling her Pick-Up Day!
In order top to bottom and left to right, we have :Sand Dollar, Driftwood, Frisbee, Cabana, Kayak, and Scuba. <3
September 19, 2025
And a little video of Sand Dollar before she goes home tomorrow!
Waiting Bun of the Week: Gumption
Gumption (AKA Bubba Gump/Gump) is a larger than average false dwarf boy. He is neutered and has a calm, somewhat reserved disposition. We know he's holding out on revealing all the sweeter facets of his temperament until he's settled in with his forever family, but we know he has a heart of gold in his teddy bear-sized body. He loves his treats and will boop for more.
We hope you enjoy this clip of Gumption being very Gump-y.
September 18, 2025
Blog Post of the Week: The Hidden Side of Raising Rabbits
September 17, 2025
Bun Fact of the Day: Did you know that, pound for pound, rabbits drink more water than dogs? They need 2-3 times more water per pound of weight than does a dog.
Here's a quick reel of Cabana.
September 16, 2025
Breeding Bun of the Week: Zinnia
We've added a few pictures of our spunky little girl to her gallery. She was wriggling too much to get an abundance of good pictures, so we had to settle for four, taken over 20 minutes. LOL.
Our visiting Buns, Hamish, Sweet Pea, Rosie, and Basil went home with their Bun-Mom Robyn on Friday afternoon. We loved spending time with them over the ten days they were with us. As an added bonus, we received a visit from Madison J, who adopted one of Sweet Pea's litter mates. Madison spent time meeting Sweet Pea and all the baby Buns, exclaiming over every one of them. We were so appreciative that she stopped by to donate some mis-ordered bunny food that her buck, Crush, refused to eat, and left with plans to tell lots of people about the Buns who are looking for loving forever families.
In looking back over nearly 10 years of our existence as Hot Cross Buns, we can truly say we have been blessed to know some of the most amazing bunny-loving people, Robyn and Madison among them.
September 15, 2025
Waiting Bun of the Week: Ivy
Although she's molting and hates having her picture taken, Ivy is still a sweet girl who tucks her head under my chin when I give her a cuddle. She's our shy girl who likes to fly under the radar and prefers to come to us when she's in the exercise pen or hopping around in free-roam fashion. She has so much love to give and will melt the heart of the right person.
September 11, 2025
Blog Post of the Week: Hidden Benefits of Adopting an Older Rabbit
My apologies if the blog post isn't up to normal standards; I have a miserable migraine and concentration just isn't happening.
I forgot to share a few of the projects I've been working on for the Pet Fair and Pet Blessing. I built the backdrop yesterday, which is a huge improvement since bunnies can't do much damage when they chomp it.
September 10, 2025
We've shared a few new pictures of each of the baby Buns today. They are continuing to do really well. It's time for them to be weaned and to separate the bucks and does. Frisbee will handle it okay, but I have a feeling Driftwood will be heartbroken without his mama and sister. We'll observe them closely to make certain all is well.
September 9, 2025
