Got to Wondering...

[Janet]

I don't see very many huddled together. They are standing right out in the middle of the fields grazing, not acting like the blistering cold wind affects them in any way. So as I was driving, I started wondering if they ever got that cold and if not, how they stayed warm. I know by the time the kids walk out of their house and to the bus their little faces are red and they act like they are froze for just being out in it for 60 seconds. The horses and cows stand out there all day.

[Marilyn]

Maybe someone else will have an idea. Like I said, they do huddle together here, and we take the feed out to them so they don't have to get out from behind the wind break. They do have to travel to get to water and we have to use an ax to break the ice on the water trough when it's really cold.

This may not even happen every winter here. It's a sporadic thing, and maybe we spoil our livestock because we humans think it is soooo cold. Yours may be tougher because they are accustomed to the cold where ours are more accustomed to the hot weather of summer.

Maybe Sheryl will have some insite since she raises horses.

[Janet]

That's a good point...some are use to it. Now we do have those open sided long pole buildings that they can get in to, but they are right out there in the open. I did notice the other day that whoever these horses belong to, they just stop in the road and throw the hay or straw whatever it is right over the fence. So they even eat out in the open.

SHERYL.......WHERE ARE YOU ????? Can you give some insight to my question since you have horses??

[Marilyn]

With cattle, we do have to move our feeding spots and try to stay down wind of the shed if it stays cold too many days. Cattle are so stupid. They poop wherever you feed them and they won't eat near their poop. So once you've fed them in one spot, you have to move next time to get away from the poo. Nasty creatures.

[Janet]

Well I certainly am learning something today...LOL. Not much about the cold, but I know now where the saying "stupid cow'" comes from..lol..thanks Marilyn

[rivermom]

Marilyn is correct Janet. Cows and horses have increased food intake, shelters, and natural abilities to aid in the seasonal temps. They are pretty tough animals.

Horses also have blankets they wear to keep them warmer.

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by Janet

Well I certainly am learning something today...LOL. Not much about the cold, but I know now where the saying "stupid cow'" comes from..lol..thanks Marilyn

Hey, you're the one who posted the freeky video!!! This is tame compared to that!!!

[Janet]

ROFLMBO!!!!! I know....guilty as charged....LOLOL