Signs of the Season

Winter is my least favorite of the seasons. Everything about livestock/animal ownership gets harder in the winter- making sure the animals all have adequate protection from the elements, fresh water available as often as possible, and extra feed to keep their bodies warm.

 

De-icing buckets is just part of the water chores. Because of hoses and outdoor faucets freezing up, we have to make multiple trips from the house hauling 5-gallon buckets of water to make sure everyone has enough fresh water until it freezes over again. 

Not only do the horses get extra hay, but the goats do as well, and also the dogs-- they use it as bedding to stay warm.