They are given all the hay they can eat, a tarp shelter and heated water. They also have thick winter coats and blankets on. Current temp. is -12. The live outside 24-7 and have been since September.
Just looking for anything anyone else knows of that might make them a little more comfortable until the weather breaks on Wednesday.
2007-02-05 12:14:21 · 4 answers · asked by xx_countercanter_xx 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
That is a good point we already do that for them, but actually with beet pulp. It is better for them than bran, and it tastes yummy too.(its got molasses in it ;))
2007-02-05 12:33:19 · update #1
the mash I mean.
2007-02-05 12:33:43 · update #2
and the barn is going up as soon as we have a clay pad they can build on.
2007-02-05 12:45:07 · update #3
There is some great information on this link:
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info-coldweather-man.htm
2007-02-06 03:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are doing a great job. My horses are also in the freezing weather, down to -30. Some stay outside all the time, but they all have a lean-to for shelter. Your horses will be just fine, they can handle it with no trouble : )
2007-02-05 20:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Horsetrainer89 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will love you to death if you give them a warm Bran mash.
2007-02-05 20:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your doing all you can do .... maybe build a barn for next winter would be nice
2007-02-05 20:23:04 · answer #4 · answered by harley w 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋