Before You Bring a Bunny Home 

A Bunny Reality Check for New Families

Bunnies are adorable. They are also not low effort pets.

Rabbits require daily care, attention, and supervision. They are living, thinking, curious animals with real needs, not decorations or temporary companions. We believe the best bunny homes are created when expectations are clear from the start.

This page exists to help you decide if a bunny truly fits your household before reserving one.

Who Actually Cares for the Bunny

In most homes, regardless of who the bunny is technically “for,” the adults end up responsible for daily care. That includes feeding, cleaning, supervision, vet care, and enrichment.

If an adult is not fully on board with the responsibility, a bunny is usually not the right choice. We share this not to discourage you, but to be honest and respectful of everyone involved, including the bunny.

Supervision Is Not Optional

When outside of their enclosure, rabbits require consistent supervision to keep both themselves and your home safe.

Bunnies are intelligent, curious, and confidently mischievous. They explore with their mouths, chew instinctively, and test boundaries daily. Think puppy energy mixed with a cat attitude. Not a hamster. Definitely not an easy starter pet.

A bunny left unsupervised in a home can get injured quickly or cause damage just as fast.

Education Comes First Here

Rabbits are often misunderstood pets, which is why education is a core part of what we do.

Every bunny that leaves us comes with guidance, resources, and a New Bunny Parent lesson. If a bunny ever needs to be returned, we always take them back and ensure they are safely placed into a new home.

The situations we see most often involve bunnies that were expected to be simple or hands off pets, including gift scenarios. That is exactly why we focus on honesty and education before a reservation is made.

When a Bunny Is a Great Fit

Bunnies thrive in homes where:
• An adult is committed to daily care
• Supervision is understood and planned for
• The bunny is treated as a long term companion
• Patience and curiosity are part of the household

When cared for properly, rabbits are incredible companions with huge personalities packed into tiny bodies. They form bonds, recognize their people, and bring a surprising amount of joy to the right home.

Still Have Questions

Questions are welcome. Asking them is part of being a great bunny parent.

If you are unsure whether a bunny is the right fit for your family, we are happy to talk it through with you before a reservation is made.

Education first equals happier humans and much happier bunnies. 🐰

FFA Rabbit Requirements and What to Look For

If you are purchasing a rabbit for FFA or 4H show, it is important to understand that not all rabbits are considered showable under breed standards. A rabbit can be healthy, well bred, and make an incredible pet or breeding prospect while still being ineligible for show.

This is where many buyers get confused, so let’s clear it up.

What FFA and 4H Look For in a Show Rabbit

To be eligible for most FFA and 4H rabbit shows, a rabbit must meet ARBA breed standards, including approved colors and markings. Judges are not judging how cute a rabbit is. They are judging how closely it matches the written standard for the breed.

This includes
• Approved color varieties
• Proper markings
• Body type and structure
• Ear carriage and fur quality
• Overall condition and health

If a rabbit does not meet color or marking standards, it may still be raised and cared for but it cannot be shown competitively.

About Vienna and Why It Matters

Our lines carry the Vienna gene.

Vienna is a recessive gene that can produce blue eyes, white markings, or subtle traits even when the rabbit is not blue eyed white. These traits are not accepted in show rabbits for most breeds, including Holland Lops.

This means
• Vienna marked rabbits are not showable
• Blue eyed white rabbits are not showable
• Rabbits that appear normal but carry Vienna may still be disqualified if markings develop

Vienna does not affect health, temperament, or quality of life. It only affects show eligibility.

We are very transparent about this because we believe education matters more than sales.

What We Recommend for FFA Families

If your primary goal is FFA or 4H showing, you should look for
• A breeder who specializes in show lines
• Written confirmation that the rabbit does not carry Vienna
• Pedigrees that reflect show focused breeding
• Clear understanding of your local FFA requirements

Our Commitment to Education

We will always tell you exactly what you are getting and why it may or may not fit your goals. Rabbits are not disposable projects and kids should not be set up for disappointment because someone skipped the education part.

If you are unsure whether a rabbit will meet your needs, ask. We are happy to help guide you to the right choice, even if that means referring you elsewhere.

The right rabbit for the right reason makes everyone happier. Including the rabbit.