Housing

A Holland does well in a 18"x 24", or a 24" x 24" cage. If your Holland is housed outdoors, make sure it has a leak-proof roof on it, and it has at least one solid side on it. (preferably two). If you are thinking of breeding your Holland, check with another Holland breeder, on specific types of cages and equipment you will need for the doe and her young.      Rabbits have a fur coat so cold is not a concern. In case of extreme cold weather, a nest box, a board or a thick pile of hay may be added for your Holland to sit in or on.      Heat can be very deadly for a Holland, so make sure the cage is in a shady spot with good airflow. Also make sure that the sun never hits inside the cage in the afternoon. When it is really hot in the summer, you can give your Holland something to lie against (or on) to stay cool. You can give a frozen 2-liter bottle of water or a wet towel or wet stepping-stone. You can also install a mister system very easily on the roof of your barn or cages, which will keep your Hollands more comfortable during those very hot Texas summer months.