Flies and gnats are terrible and I have using fly masks during the day. Do you leave your masks on when there is a possibility of rain (and they are turned out)?
I take mine off every night and the possiblity of rain/storms. If its really muddy out I also leave them off, as my mare will roll and gets it in her eye.
Try to get a good brand because they are stiffer and much better at staying off of their face. Also watch for rubbing. I suggest off at night and off durning rain. They do block some vision.
If you buy a good brand then they shouldnt ever mash down on their eyes. But you do have to clean them every once in a while or they will get filled with dirt from them laying down.
I was just worried if it rained really hard, that it might mash the mask down on their eyes!! That would make mine have a fit!!
Mine has never irritated his eyes. I do bring him up almost everyday and check on it, but he's turned out 24/7. I do keep it clean as well, dirt will dry up on it.
Try to get a good brand because they are stiffer and much better at staying off of their face. Also watch for rubbing. I suggest off at night and off durning rain. They do block some vision.
I agree. Off at night and during rain. Once it gets hot and it rains they will stay moist and cause dermatitis/rain rot/other face sores...which draws EVEN MORE flies.
Mine are on 24/7 during knat and heavy mosquito season. All of mine have 2 so that if when I bring them up to feed at night they have them covered in mud or what not I can switch it out for a clean one and scrub that one up and hang to dry for the next switch. Everyone is right, stick to the better quality ones and they should have no problem. I just picked up some cashel ones that I really like.
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