ThatOtherGuy_CA t1_j1icoiz wrote
Reply to comment by korean2na in At least 9 dead as massive winter storm leaves more than a million without power and bitter cold across much of US | CNN by bobybobobo
Kind of depends on the livestock, cattle can survive these colds easily so long as farmer throw out extra hay and straw, they produce a ton of heat when they eat and they just huddle up when it’s this cold.
Worst I remember seeming on the farm was their ears freezing off. And that was during a week of -40.
korean2na t1_j1ie16i wrote
Thank you for the insight, that is some relief to hear. I imagine the fowl don't fare as well, but hopefully they have some ways to accommodate the bird buds.
Majestic_Grocery7015 t1_j1ja8nn wrote
Chickens are pretty hardy actually. As long as they have a ventilated, but not drafty space out of the wind they handle it well.
sunflowerastronaut t1_j1k4rrz wrote
Sometimes their snot can freeze over their nose and mouths and they suffocate. Farmers I know usually have to go out there once or twice and wipe their faces
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