The Nursery
Welcome to the Nursery at Hot Cross Buns
This is where we share our current litters as they grow, from quiet nest-box days until they are old enough to be evaluated and listed on our Available Holland Lops page.
Our babies are typically evaluated at 5-7 weeks of age and may become available to approved families at that time.
We are preparing to list two litters around April 9/10.
Considering a Rabbit?
The litters are shared here so families can begin to get a sense of what may become available as the babies grow.
At this stage, personalities are still developing and genders are not yet confirmed. We take time to carefully observe each baby before making placement decisions.
We are currently accepting Placement Forms from families who are ready to be thoughtfully matched. This allows us to consider temperament, energy level, and personality to ensure the best possible fit for both the rabbit and the home.
Helpful Pages to Review
If you would like to learn more about our approach, you may find these helpful:
Tansy x You Are My Sunshine
Born February 24, 2026
3 kits — growing beautifully
Status: Too young to evaluate
We’re beginning to see a lovely range of personalities emerging in this litter.
At this stage, we’re noticing a quieter, snuggle-in kind of Bun, a more easygoing middle-of-the-road personality, and one who is already showing a bit more curiosity and confidence as they explore their world. These early impressions will continue to develop as they grow, but it’s always a joy to start seeing those differences take shape.
We hope to begin checking genders next week.
Their HCB names are Robin, Sparrow, and Wren.
We plan to list them on April 9/10 and are now accepting Placement Forms as we begin our thoughtful matching process.
Noelle x Sweet Tea
Born February 26, 2026
4 kits — growing beautifully
Status: Too young to evaluate
We’re continuing to watch the personalities in this litter unfold, though they are taking a quieter, more gradual path in showing us who they will become.
They’ve received their HCB names, continuing the songbird theme we began with Tansy’s litter: Chickadee, Finch, Bluebird, and Meadowlark.
Meadowlark (“Lark”), the opal, is currently the most outgoing of the group, showing a gentle curiosity as s/he explores the surroundings.
The blue babies are still a bit more reserved at this stage, content to observe and take things in. We expect their individual personalities to become clearer with time.
Little Chickadee is quite petite, and we are keeping a close eye to ensure steady growth alongside the others. For now, Chickadee is being carefully monitored and will receive supplemental support if needed.
As always, it’s a joy to watch each of these little ones develop in their own time. We plan to begin checking genders next week.
We anticipate listing them on April 9/10 and are now accepting Placement Forms from families who feel aligned with our approach and are open to being thoughtfully matched, rather than selecting a specific rabbit. We may choose to retain one or two for further evaluation.
4/1/26 UPDATE - These little ones all still look like bucks. We're considering retaining Bluebird as a future breeding buck. The others will be listed on 4/10. Now's the time to complete the Placement Form to be matched with your new family member!
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