tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post8945109924568934942..comments2024-01-27T06:46:56.744-06:00Comments on Paradigm Farms Horse Retirement: SmartPaks to the Rescue?Melissa-ParadigmFarmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274830693649851658noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-46740863812225644432009-10-15T20:43:23.825-05:002009-10-15T20:43:23.825-05:00Actually I don't think it is shed placement th...Actually I don't think it is shed placement that dictates us at all around here. All of the pastures with the exception of one have large wooded areas and the horses seem to prefer that to the run-ins. Our run-ins are large, airy, open and inviting so I think the horses really prefer natural shelter. The one pasture that does not have a true wooded area still has several mature trees and although that shed sees more use than any other it is still minimal. I see them under the trees more.Melissa-ParadigmFarmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274830693649851658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-32622761897288657402009-10-15T20:14:14.042-05:002009-10-15T20:14:14.042-05:00RB;
I've thought about that as well. I'd ...RB;<br /><br />I've thought about that as well. I'd have to say use (or more accurately non-use) of sheds around here is about equal. <br /><br />Our sheds all face southeast as that is the least likely direction for severe weather/severe winds to come from in Tennessee. <br /><br />Our climate is pretty moderate most of the time. About the only weather that will see them consistently inside is 35-45 degrees, windy and raining, and not always then.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092424684260339977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-38096104846751675102009-10-15T19:49:27.458-05:002009-10-15T19:49:27.458-05:00OT question - You've mentioned before that the...OT question - You've mentioned before that the horses don't use the run-in sheds much. I've seen this time and again here too, but some sheds seem to get more use than others. I've wondered if it's because of how they're placed with respect to wind direction etc. Do you guys consider any geographical elements when placing your sheds?RuckusButthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760056031442317243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-25166587137483825042009-10-15T09:56:08.445-05:002009-10-15T09:56:08.445-05:00It's always so sad when a little animal dies t...It's always so sad when a little animal dies that one has cared for. It seems to me that you did the right thing, except for that coin trick which I will try if need be in the future. The Smartpak idea is terrific as the chicken waterers and feeders are all sectioned off like that. As a long time fellow chiken owner, please accpt my condolences.Vivian, Apollo's Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-67448019816758710422009-10-14T09:57:55.895-05:002009-10-14T09:57:55.895-05:00Sorry to hear about your chick(s).
A similar thin...Sorry to hear about your chick(s).<br /><br />A similar thing happened to us with some wild ducks who were living on our stream. The mother took them across the field and one of our horses managed to separate the last three ducklings in the line from the rest and the mother didn't come back. We rounded them up and put them in a soft bed with a little water and grain mush but two still died. I think it's the shock to the system, but I guess it could be anything as in our case, one did make it to adulthood.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386998873768199907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-45175221165370997132009-10-14T01:22:17.918-05:002009-10-14T01:22:17.918-05:00If that happens again place shiny silver coins in ...If that happens again place shiny silver coins in the feed and bottom of the water. Chickens and turkeys like to peck at shiny things, it will encourages them to eat and drink.PhunnieOnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-81089304810525632552009-10-13T20:40:23.722-05:002009-10-13T20:40:23.722-05:00So sad about the chicks.
Thanks again for the hap...So sad about the chicks.<br /><br />Thanks again for the happy horse pictures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com