We also don't recommend body piercing. Most rabbits do look pretty darn good in an ear tatoo, though. I have heard they can tolerate cold better. A- You are right on the money about rabbits being able to handle cold weather. They are built to handle this, particularly long-furred breeds.
Heat is the biggest killer of rabbits.
Our rabbitry is air conditioned and heated, so this isn't a huge worry for us. Babies though, need as stable an environment as possible, so it is highly important to get a doe with good mothering instincts to keep the little ones happy. DO NOT seperate the mother from the babies unless she is sick or trying to wean them too early. Q- A judge whom will be judging Am. She's picking holland-fuzzies all the time.