Winter Weather

            The wintertime can be a difficult time to take care of your animals. The cold weather causes there to be a lot of changes in routine. And for some it can cause issues. On a personal perspective, in the summer we left our dogs outside in our fenced yard. In the winter it is too cold for them to stay out all day, so Margo stays in her crate and Bella stays downstairs or in the garage. Harley is a good boy though so he gets to roam the house. With this set up I have to come home every few hours to let them all go to the bathroom.

            At my dad’s we have the goats and dogs that stay outside. Not by my choice. Anyway, for this there is a lot more changes for winter time. First of all, their normal water buckets would freeze so they need heated one. There is a fact that a lot of birds die from dehydration in the winter which seems weird because of all the snow but it is true.  Also, animals need a warm place to stay like a barn or a dog house. We have houses for ours and we have to make sure they stay full of straw so the animals will stay warm.

            Animals also tend to get winter coats that also keep them warm. It is amazing how bodies automatically do things, and also how every animal is different, just like humans. It also fascinates me the relationship with humans and animals. Everyone has a different opinion about them, and some animals are treated good, and others bad. Deer and small animals are used as meat. Other people have pet bunnies. What makes one species better than others?