Posted 2014-07-09 1:25 PM Subject: no power, hot weather, can't get water from the pumps...
I Chore in Chucks
Posts: 2882 Location: MD
We had a pretty wicked thunderstorm here and knocked out a butt load of peoples power here in the md/pa/wv area. We aren't expected to get power back until the 12th at 11 pm. So that means we can't get water out of our pumps, and they don't have fans in the barn. The barn without fans on gets easily 10 degrees hotter than outside, so obviously leaving them outside is the better option. but they don't have any trees or shade so I'm worried about them getting overheated obviously, and dehydration . I can get a decent amount of water for them from town and will be doing my best for them. Is there anything else I can do that I haven't thought of to keep them comfortable or to keep them from getting sick?
I haven't ever been without power during the summer months for more than a day, or it hasn't been hot like this so I'm kind of at a loss. loosing power in the winter is so much easier on the horses :( i feel so bad for them.
Posted 2014-07-09 1:29 PM Subject: RE: no power, hot weather, can't get water from the pumps...
Expert
Posts: 1857
i'm sure they'll be fine, I doubt they will over heat. make sure they have plenty of water in front of them and they'll be ok. I think we forget that they're animals designed to live outside.
Posted 2014-07-09 1:54 PM Subject: RE: no power, hot weather, can't get water from the pumps...
Fact Checker
Posts: 16572 Location: Displaced Iowegian
Many times our horses stand INSIDE the barn during the heat of the day.....just make sure that you have adequate water supply for them. Your only other option is to get a generator to run power to the pump and barn.
Posted 2014-07-09 1:57 PM Subject: RE: no power, hot weather, can't get water from the pumps...
Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest
NJJ - 2014-07-09 1:54 PM Many times our horses stand INSIDE the barn during the heat of the day.....just make sure that you have adequate water supply for them. Your only other option is to get a generator to run power to the pump and barn.
Posted 2014-07-09 7:48 PM Subject: RE: no power, hot weather, can't get water from the pumps...
Expert
Posts: 1430 Location: Montana
You have my sympathy! That is a LONG time without power.
Haul water from town - that's your only choice. Your local farm store will have those big pickup-sized water hauling plastic tanks and they are great. If it tastes different, keep an eye on the consumption. Make sure they all have plenty of salt/mineral available to keep them drinking. You can even put a little salt on their grain.
Our horses in the pasture will ignore the shade from trees and hit the highest bald spot on a hill on the really hot days. They'll be fine outside. Just keep fly spray on them because that's what really makes them want to be in a stall under a fan.
Again, I'm so sorry that happened . . . that's awful!
Posted 2014-07-09 8:01 PM Subject: RE: no power, hot weather, can't get water from the pumps...
I Chore in Chucks
Posts: 2882 Location: MD
thank you everyone!! We now have big tank waterer filled to the brim the owners wired a generator to a pump for us to use thankfully... only to find out that they have assessed our damage... WHEW! should be the start of our repair and we'll get it done quick right?! nope. our estimated repair is pushed back a few more days til monday :( At least the horses will be hydrated!
no power, hot weather, can't get water from the pumps...
