Meet the newest member of our family……….Beeatrice. Isn't she adorable?
It's been a while since I have had a baby bunny here. A good number of years ago I stopped breeding rabbits as my fiber business started to grow and my time to devote to them decreased. There are only so many hours in a day and grooming rabbits does take up a lot of time.
At the height of my bunny days about 6 years ago I had 19 rabbits and whew…it was a lot of work keeping up with the poop and the hair….time that I just don't have any longer.
As the years passed my numbers dwindled down to the last 2 bunnies. The oldest(8)….and the youngest (3).
The oldest was a bunny named Copper. He was a fine looking redhead in his day and sired some of my friendliest bunnies. He himself was one of the sweetest and most gentle bunnies I have ever owned. (Somehow I managed to erase my older bunny pictures, so I don't have one to show you.)
At 8 years old I knew his time to leave us was nearing. He had become very thin even though he was still eating a good amount…which is not a good sign. Over the last month I started asking a few of my bunny friends if they had any upcoming litters as I knew I wanted to keep 2 rabbits in my studio for my own fiber needs and because I just enjoy their quiet company when I am working.
I contacted Chris and she told me that she had a few rabbits available. Her girls were older girls though and I decided that I wanted a baby here again as they are just so darn cute when they are little….and I missed that.
I did a google search for German angora breeders in the New England area and came upon Spinakees Farm. Betty told me that she had 2 babies available and one of them was a doe, which is what I wanted, so up to Maine I went Friday.
All the way up there I kept thinking that Spinakees sounded familiar to me, but in looking at Betty's website I didn't see anything that struck a memory……..until she opened the door.
Wouldn't you know it…..I had sold Betty a baby bunny a number of years ago when were both vendors at the Fiber Frolic. The amazing coincidence is that the little doe that I sold to her was one of Coppers's daughters. Betty told me that she was one of the nicest and friendliest girls she had ever had. It made me smile…..Copper was indeed a grand bunny and had passed that on to his children.
Sadly we lost Copper last weekend. I was sad to lose him, but I knew that he had lived a long and happy life here with us which made it a bit easier to say good~bye. Sleep well my little one and munch lots of dandelions over the rainbow.
**footnote…. Beeatrice is not a descendent of Copper. Beeatrice is a full German angora from a different line. Copper's daughter lived with Beeatrice's breeder and it's this daughter who Betty said was her friendliest bunny ever….sadly she has passed away as well.
I will say though Beeatrice is pretty darn friendly too. 🙂
The Woolen Rabbit 
She is beautiful and she’s going to be so happy with you. Have you named her? RIP Cooper.
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What a sweet baby she is! I’m sorry that you’ve lost Copper, though.
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She’s so sweet! How touching that she is part of Cooper’s line.
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I’m sorry about Copper. He was a lucky bunny to be a part of your family. Have fun watching your new baby grow up!
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Glad you have a legacy that is wonderful.
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What a sweet baby!
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Welcome Beeatrice. So sorry about Cooper, and how wonderful to have one of his progeny to continue with!
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Beeatrice is adorable!
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I’m so sorry about Copper 😦 I know he’s happy and hopping around at the rainbow bridge!
Beeatrice is too cute! How special that she is part of Copper’s lineage! That is just so wonderful!!
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I’m so sorry to hear about Copper. I actually remember meeting him, but he musta been just a youngster then. I know he had a lovely life with you, and now you have that gorgeous young thing to keep you company as well!
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Oh Kim she is adorable! I sure miss my little sweet cheeks girl Smudge (my Ravelry ravatar). Those angoras are just too precious. I’ve been bunnyless for the first time in 30 years since my last little guy passed on earlier this year and if I ever do decide on another bunny companion it will be an angora for sure. Welcome little Beatrice!
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Kim- I have been wanting a Mini-Rex so badly, I just adore rabbits.
Beeatrice is bee-you-ti-ful!
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what a sweet little facey 🙂
i’m sorry for your loss, copper was lucky to have you, kim.
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Farewell, Copper. When I set my desktop computer back up, I may be able to find a baby pic of him.
Beeatrice is beautiful!
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Thank you so much for sharing the story of Cooper and your new little one! I am so sorry to hear about Cooper.
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Sorry to hear of yet another lost with Copper’s passing – yet what a lovely story of coincidence to buy a new bunny from someone you’d had connection with before through Copper. 😉
Beatrice is certainly gorgeous.
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What an adorable ball of poof! With a coincidence like that, you know it was meant to be.
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See is Bee-u-tiful!
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Adorably cute little bunny!
It’s always hard to say good-bye to pets — sounds like you had a good run with Copper.
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I’m sorry to hear about your bunny, but what a nice coincidence…
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She adorable Kim! I started the Autum Arbor in the Chocolate Chambord last night. I might have to come show it to you in August!
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I LOVE her! Give her a little squeeze and kiss for me.
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What a big adorable ball of fluff!!!
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She is so cute!! I love bunnies. You have the cutest dogs and now this adorable bunny. I love seeing all your pictures. I’m sorry Copper passed away.
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