Surviving The Heat on The Farm
August 9, 2010
We all wished for summer and now it is here, 100 degree weather and the humidity, oh my! With the weather reeking havoc on our crops and our own bodies, please remember the animals.
Here are a few tips to remember to help your animals deal with the heat.
- Always keep a water supply available to all animals by using waterers or buckets
- Have a place of shelter for them to get into out of the sun and heat
- If they have to be confined, place a fan in the barn/building to keep a constant air flow
- If possible, feed later in the day or early in the morning, the animals will be more apt to eat when it is cooler
These are just a few tips that we use here on the farm. Our animals get overheated and thirsty just like we do, so take care of them as well.
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