Hoppn Hollow Bunny Buds Rabbitry

 

Welcome! Hoppn Hollow Bunny Buds Rabbitry was founded in 2005 after purchasing pet rabbits at The Topsfield Fair. We never even thought we would get this into it! But now years later and here we are breeding, showing and selling rabbits for pets & show! We are a family of five out of Danvers and Beverly Massachusetts. There is Mike (Dad), Paula (Mom), Stefani (The older sister), and Melissa the youngest. The fifth member of our family is Michael, the oldest. He isn't into rabbits but he's always here when we need his help! Also a part of our rabbitry is my cousin, Caitlyn. She practically lives here and has rabbits in our herd of her own. In case you haven't noticed, we breed Holland Lops, French Lops, Mini Lops and Palominos, those are our main breeds. However, we also breed Netherland Dwarves, Polish & Lionheads-they are not our main focus breeding wise as we only have a handful of these breeds. It might sound like a lot but it's really easy when you have many hands to help out! We have a huge extending family and we are all really close! We are NOT your typical rabbit breeders...we treat our rabbits like pets, not merchandise! They get play, excercise and cuddle time everyday...yes, each and every one of them. Don't be shy about asking questions, we are all very well educated on rabbit care and can answer just about any question you want to ask! We have two dogs, Lexie and Lola (read more about the dogs on the Pets Page) and we find them absolutely amazing. They are number one in the household and even help socializing the bunnies with dogs and other pets that may be in a household when say a baby rabbit goes to it's new home. We also have a 15 year old red eared slider turtle, you can view more about her on the Pets page. We are members of Great Scott's 4H Rabbit & Cavy Club, The American Rabbit Breeder's Association, Essex County Rabbit & Cavy Breeder's Association and 4 Paws for 4H Dog Club! We spend almost all of our time at The Topsfield Fair during the week it runs. The 2010 dates are October 1-11th. Come visit us! We will be there and are rabbits will also be on display!

 

~The Rabbitry~

Our main focus is personality and all our rabbits are our pets first and foremost. The bunnies get cuddle time and excercise everyday, yes...every single one of them.

FAQ:

Are your rabbits kept indoors or outdoors?

Most of our rabbits are outside in an unheated barn, but it is very warm in there. Really only when you open windows is when it gets cold. In the summer the windows are open and the winter they are closed, we do however have vents in the bran to circulate and move air. We also have numerous hutches outside where rabbits go out in warm weather, but many large breed rabbits stay out all winter if the weather isn't too crazy. We also have a screenhouse we temporarily use once in a while for quarantine purposes and ALSO we have a heated basement if rabbits for any reason need to come indoors. We never have them all inside and it's very rare there are any in the house except for socializing purposes with the dogs.

Do the rabbits get along with the dogs and vice versa?

YES! All of our rabbits are extremely comfortable in the company of our two big dogs Lexie & Lola. They are all properly socialized directly when we get them so that they have no fears. The dogs actually love the rabbits! HOWEVER, we had the rabbits before we had the dogs so they were socialized to the bunnies as very young puppies and their "hunting instincts" were basically demolished. Even if you have a dog before a rabbit, you MUST watch the dog. They will eventually get along-proper introduction is key**

Why Don't You Sell Your Rabbits For Meat or Fur?

 

Email address: bunniexoxlover@aol.com  - Feel free to email us anytime and we will do our best to give you a prompt reply. Please put "rabbit" in the subject line*

Phone Number: We do not provide this as we would just get WAY too many phone calls! A Bunny/waiting list form or email is the best way to get in touch with us!

There's many people that make everything we do possible! Here is a list of people we would like to thank!

ECR & CBA Members: You're all awesome and we appreciate the help you give us when we need it! Thank you for giving us the oppertunity to get more into rabbits than we ever have been before!

Bonnie & Harry McLaughlin: You two really are charms! You are both just very welcoming, sweet and non-selfish. We love how selfless you are and everything you do to help 4H! Keep on believing in what you do and no one will ever bring you down!

Norma & Arnold Horsch: Thank you for all the beautiful rabbits we have got from you. They are well loved! Both of you are strong minded, free willed and not afraid to state your opinions. Thank you for your honesty, trust and selflessness and generosity you provide to our family everytime we meet! You are without a doubt amazing people.

Great Scott's & 4 Paws Members/Assistant Leaders: We are strong clubs and really couldn't ask more from you! It's great getting to know so many people with the same love for animals we have and all the activities that come along with 4H! Thank you to all of you for being so helpful and open-minded and keep up the great work!

Michele Millard: What can we really say to you?! Thanks for being such a great friend and for always being there when I need ya =) I love that you love our animals just as much as we do, and can even identify them all! That deserves a standing ovation! I know I can always turn to you when I need help and that you won't let me down! It's also awesome to be able to obsess about my animals with me and not think I'm crazy LOL Thank you for everything!