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Exciting news! We are bringing our weekly “Ag Chat” from the local paper (Caswell Messenger) straight to your screen. Each week we’ll be sharing the news, achievements, and helpful resources from Caswell Extension!
Ag Chat 1/7/26: Preparing livestock for the winter months
From our Livestock Agent, Bailee Sheffield
As winter is here and temperatures continue to drop and rise again, we want everyone to be prepared to care for their livestock & poultry. There are many things as livestock owners we have to keep a check on during these hard months such as adequate feeding and forages, making sure our animals have plenty of fresh water and access to dry areas that can block some wind.
Preparation should begin before winter hits to ensure that you have the proper amounts of hay or forages stored for the cold season as well as making sure that barns and other shelters and winter equipment are repaired before we get into the heart of winter. While trying to get prepared for winter, make yourself some short term preparations to get done—the what needs to be done everyday, as well as longer term preparations that may consist of those larger projects like barn repairs that end up taking more than a week to complete.
Some ideas for your farms checklist could consist of:
Long Term:
-Purchase/store plenty of hay or other forages
-Build or repair shelters and barns
-Purchase or repair hay/forage feeders
-Purchase or repair water troughs
-Purchase or repair water heaters (if applicable)
-Check and repair fencing, prepare pastures for winter
Short Term:
-Provide fresh and clean water everyday
-Provide adequate hay or other forages each day
-Grain or feed supplement through winter
-Ensure livestock are able to get out of the elements
-For poultry be sure to provide good ventilation while protecting them from the elements
If you would like to schedule a farm visit with Bailee to discuss winter preparations, you can contact her by phone or email at 336-694-4158 or bailee_sheffield@ncsu.edu.
