Lilybuns - Mini lops and lionhead bunnies

14/05/2023

I don't breed any more, but wondered if anyone had update pictures from bunnies I bred ? 😀

10/07/2022

A reminder in this heat to keep your bunnies in the shaded, provide cool food like cucumber, cold water and a cold pod if possible. Rabbits do not do well in the heat 😭

17/01/2022

Willow and the kids. 💞🐰

28/12/2021

Here's Willow and kids now. They're nearly 13 weeks!
They're staying now. We are just going to get the little boy (left) neutered as soon as he's old enough, so they can remain a little family 🥰

16/12/2021

When people contact me and say they want a bunny for a child, it's a red flag. Children almost always lose interest. You should only get a rabbit if you're interested too and understand they can live upwards of 8 yeses, and cannot just sit in a cage 24/7.

17/11/2021

My two plush girls haveeft for pastures new. Huge shame, as I imported Flopsy. But the market is absolutely diabolical and I don't wish to add to that.
I just have this little orange boy, and Rodney left. They are mates, but Rodney got a little too amourous and so I've separated them.
This boy is a mini lop and a good quality boy. Nice and stocky. Wonderful nature.

16/11/2021

Unfortunately, Rodney is a bit confused. This is him with "Tango" his brother from another Mother.

I think Rodney may have hit puberty. Its confusing, as he's only the same size as Tango who is 6 weeks. Rodney is 7 months 🙈

15/11/2021

These beauties are all we have left
Two plush bonded does. A lilac and a sooty fawn that I imported frkm Holland. Excellent type.

An orange buck baby

And Rodney a tiny tiny black buck that will remain that tiny. He's 7 months but same size as they 6 week babies. So requires a special family that won't accidentally stand on him. He comes in at night and comes with his cage.

14/11/2021

10/11/2021

If you're looking for a gorgeous chunky mini lop. I have this orange boy.
I'm no longer breeding for the foreseeable so won't have any more babies to offer. He's 5 weeks RTL in 3 weeks time.
Based Newark Notts

26/10/2021

First binky

19/10/2021

16/10/2021

Slightly in love with Willow's unplanned litter.
As bunnies just aren't selling I can see us asking the vet for a bulk discount in neutering 🤣

13/10/2021

This is Rodney
He's a little bit fugly 😄🐰

Rodney looks like his distant ancestors (the Rex) so he's got long, slim features, giant ears and a curly coat (because he's a plush carrier). He's still absolutely tiny. He's 12 weeks old but can fit in your hand.

He won't be a big bunny, now or ever. He's placid and has a tiny white nose.

Get in touch if you can offer him a special 🏡

25/09/2021

Greeting from Nougat 💖

14/09/2021

❤️

12/09/2021

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I am going to close this page in a few weeks time, for several reasons. I write this, so people can just take a step back and think of the bigger picture when you deal with "rabbit breeders" as there's a person behind the page.

95% of the people I've dealt with have been amazing, and the rabbits have gone on to truly wonderful homes. I want to start with that. As I've met some lovely people. 🙌

Unfortunately the 5% have not been so wonderful to deal with, and this was always a hobby. ❌

Now, I work in excess of 32 hours a week, in the emergency services sector, and have a family of 3 boys and horses too - I. E. a very demanding lifestyle.

👉For that reason, I can't always reply quickly.

👉I can't be expected to hold rabbits for weeks on end with no deposit, as I've done this many times, and been let down last minute. I'm keeping them when I'm holding them, so it does have a financial aspect.

👉The rabbits are in most part, my 12 year old son's rabbits👩‍👦, and he has the overall say on who stays and who goes. He is a child, so if we hold a rabbit for weeks, with zero deposit (the rabbit we only asked twenty pounds as a token gesture, didn't cover her vaccine, and my son decided her didn't want to let her go) . We weren't even sure if said person would come as there was no urgency to collect.
Unfortunately you wouldn't go to a pet shop and ask them to hold a rabbit for a fortnight on just your word. People do have high expectations, that far surpass what they'd expect from a shop, and it's not really fair on us. A shop isn't emotionally attached, so it cannot work both ways that we are expected to be understanding of your home commitments and hold a rabbit, and then not understand ours if we change our mind. A shop wouldn't change their mind, but they wouldn't hold either. I don't understand double standards. Fair is fair.

🎆I get messages at ALL times of day and night, and people expect me to reply too. I get WhatsApp messages directly to my phone, as some sites give out my number. Quite often I'm at work, or trying to sleep at home, when these messages come through in abundance asking for videos and pictures, and mostly these people never reply again. I think they're just bored! There's no boundaries with social etiquette on WhatsApp, it would seem.

I get people demand to pick rabbits up there and then, and if they can't, they find another if you don't let them. These people I always ignore, as if its such a whim, then it's not a thought out commitment.

I've rearranged days off and had people not turn up, and just block me, after I have come home especially.

I've had people take rabbits without any payment, and I've been trusting about this. And they've paid at their leisure, without even making sure this is OK. If there's an issue with affordability, that's fine if you discuss as I'll hold until you're happy so long as I know. I don't understand taking something as you want it, but not paying because they do cost me. I worm them, treat them for mites and feed them until they leave. Or if you're unsure, just don't collect until you are sure. I can't offer free trials on rabbits. 🤷‍♀️

I get people ask to bring entire families round my garden and "have a look". I run a closed rabbitry. That's to prevent the risk of rhvd.

It's been a very draining hobby, and with hot weather, rabbits failing to wean (which I discovered is surprisingly common) I have completely lost heart as I lose them. It's been quite harrowing at times.

Getting a pet is a luxury, and a real first world issue, so when people get so irate with me and basically have an adult tantrum that I cannot adhere to their demands, it does make me feel exasperated. I literally work a life and death role in my day job. Its puts it in perspective. So yes, I probably do come across as direct at times. I put the needs of the rabbit first, which can offend some people, but I won't apologise for this.

Now unfortunately my partner accidentally let willow out with Nugget so she's likely due a litter. They will be gorgeous, but it definitely wasn't planned as it will coincide with us moving house. But it will be the last litter. I am hoping we found them before anything happened, but rabbits are true to their reputation and it happens so quickly, and easily!

I have two babies ready to go. The blue buck and the chocolate split and that's it. The rabbit boom is well and truly over, which is why u don't wish to add to a saturated market.

Now I know there are lots of people that are incredibly good, loving families, as they message me a lot, and send me updates. So this is only aimed at a small minority.

10/09/2021

Now kids are back to school, please remember rabbits are highly intelligent, sociable creatures. They thrive on company and interaction

07/09/2021

Reluctantly I am offering these two as a pair. A blue self buck and his sister, a chocolate split. She has blue eyes and is very striking.
He will need castration when a bit older. But they're very bonded.
Newark, notts

06/09/2021

Maggie is 12 months old. She's looking for a loving new post code.
She's sassy, so will not bond with a doe. She's seeking a castrated husbun.
She's very pretty, dainty and well marked.

29/08/2021

28/08/2021

Bluebell ❤️😍

28/08/2021

26/08/2021

I've got this little blue boy left.
He's so so friendly and tame
Plush carrier.
Looking for a super family. He's very sweet and placid. ❤️

10/08/2021

03/08/2021

Will be looking for a pet home for Maggie soon.

She's 9 months old. A lovely, small harlequin doe.

She's tame but not a cuddly rabbit and quite shy,but very pretty ❤️🐰

03/08/2021

31/07/2021

Coco's litter are ready.
Their ears are taking an age to lop, which is because they have tight crowns. So they're not suitable for breeding, only as pets.
A blue self buck
A chocolate split doe
All plush carriers
Very small and friendly
Just over 8 weeks old
Based Newark, Notts

31/07/2021

Coco's litter are ready.
Their ears are taking an age to lop, which is because they have tight crowns. So they're not suitable for breeding, only as pets.
A chocolate split doe with blue eyes
A blue self buck
Both plush carriers
Very small and friendly
Just over 8 weeks old

27/07/2021