Allergies Out Around The Barn
Allergies are a common problem these days. I never had an issue with allergies until I became diagnosed with Diabetes. Now, it seems that Spring and Fall bring out the worst in me. Always feeling congested with headaches.
So why do I live and work on our farm? The answer is so simple, because it makes me happy. I am the happiest here with my animals and the outdoors. I lived in the city for 15 years and will not return if I can prevent it. I only suffer from mild to medium cases of allergies, just enough to make me miserable but, my partner suffers from Asthma and allergies and has major issues. But, more so than me, he would not trade this lifestyle for anything, He has lived and worked here all his life and loves it.
There are so many allergies out around the barn and outside in general. Just like us, our animals have allergies also. For their symptoms we give them livestock supplememts similar to our own supplements. It helps them through their suffering and makes it easier for them to deal with the tearing, congestion, sneezing, wheezing and coughing.
Some of the things we face are pollen, mold and dust. When hay season is in full swing, you can pretty much bet we are tearing up and sneezing. Benadryl really helps.
My Jack Russell has major allergies and has to have an injection every year. She just cries continuously otherwise.
So to answer the question that was asked of me, yes, there are allergies on the farm and OUT AROUND THE BARN.