10/15/2026
🍂🐐 EVERYONE LOVES FALL ON THE FARM… UNTIL THEY REALIZE WINTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! 😂❄️
The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and the Chew Crew and Baa Street Boys are starting to grow their winter fluff! 🐐🐑❤️
While everyone else is enjoying pumpkin spice and sweater weather, I’m thinking about hay, bedding, water buckets, and everything that needs to be ready before winter arrives. 🤦🏼♂️😂
Here’s something that might surprise you…
Goats and sheep don’t necessarily need heated barns to stay comfortable in cold weather!
Healthy, properly acclimated adult livestock are generally well-equipped to handle colder temperatures. But there’s a BIG difference between cold weather and being cold, wet, and exposed to the wind.
That’s why fall preparation is so important!
🏠 Shelter: A dry place protected from wind and precipitation, with proper ventilation.
🌾 Hay: Plenty of quality forage as pasture growth slows.
💧 Water: Fresh, clean water every day, even when temperatures drop below freezing.
🧹 Bedding: Clean, dry resting areas to help keep everyone comfortable.
🐐 Health: Keeping an eye on body condition, hooves, and overall well-being.
And here’s an important point: A dry, well-ventilated shelter without direct drafts is generally more important than simply making a barn warm.
Because raising livestock isn’t just about keeping them fed. It’s about understanding their needs as the seasons change. ❤️
Of course, the Chew Crew couldn’t care less about my winter preparation checklist.
They’re just excited about the unlimited hay buffet and apparently believe that winter coats are included in their employee benefits package! 😂🐐
🍁 What’s YOUR favorite part of fall? The cooler weather, changing leaves, or watching the animals get their winter fluff?