It’s that time of year again. The time that makes me question my sanity for having a farm in Central California. ☀️😆 I love my animals and business, but our temperatures get to around 115 degrees in July and August. People say, “It’s a dry heat”. Yeah, it’s kind of like sticking your head in an oven. Not my idea of fun! 🥵
I am NOT a morning person, and the afternoons are way too hot to be outside. That means I do most of my farm chores after dark. Luckily, I have good lights in my barn and Puppy Parlor. And I can manage with my phone flashlight or a headlamp in remote pastures. Whatever works, right?!
But keeping my animals cool and comfortable in the heat is my biggest concern this time of year.
After spending summers on this farm for so long, I have learned many tips and tricks.
I published them in a comprehensive blog post with recommendations and links to some of the products I find especially useful. Many of these ideas are easy to implement and don’t cost much, either.
If you’re looking for ideas for keeping your Livestock Guardian Dogs and farm critters cool, check out the post by clicking the link below:
My granddaughter, Coco, helping Olaf and Genevieve beat the summer heat.
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