How to keep sheep cool in summer?

Because the weather is hot in summer, mutton sheep are domestic animals that are not afraid of cold and heat, so we must find ways to cool them down, prevent heatstroke and let them spend the "hot summer".

Friends who have raised sheep know that sheep are very afraid of heat. Sheep, in particular, are born with "thick cotton-padded clothes", which determines their physiological performance of being afraid of heat. Every summer, I try my best to take measures to cool down my multiple-tailed sheep. Next, I will share with my friends a series of good ways to cool the sheep in hot summer.

First, the sheepfold should be ventilated everywhere.

It is very hot in summer, so the ventilation of the sheepfold must be done well. Some sheep farms should be equipped with exhaust fans, and it is best to install sheep beds in the south, so that sheep can avoid heatstroke and have a good appetite to eat grass.

Second, sheep need to be sheared regularly.

The purpose of shearing wool is to let the sheep cool down naturally, so as to take off the thick "cotton-padded jacket" on the sheep. My small-tailed Han sheep have to be sheared twice a year, once in April-May and once again in September-65438+10. After shearing, the sheep gained weight rapidly and looked refreshed.

Third, the drinking water source for sheep should be sufficient.

Water is the source of life. In hot summer, it is definitely impossible for sheep to lack water, so it is very important to replenish water. My own sheep, I don't know how much water they drink every day. Anyway, make sure there is always water in the sink, and the water quality must be clean. They can drink as much as they want.

Fourth, make up powder in hot summer.

This is a recipe handed down by my parents when they raised sheep. I'd like to share it with you here. Every summer, my sheep feed them a certain amount of clear oil (sesame oil) and mashed rhubarb. It is said that these two things have the effect of removing fire. After feeding sheep, they not only become fond of eating grass, but also speed up fattening.

5. Plant trees around the pen house to keep out the sun.

The proverb "It is good to enjoy the cool under a big tree" can also be used to raise sheep. Planting more trees around the sheepfold can not only purify the air and beautify the environment, but also provide a cool and comfortable environment for the sheep.

Six, the southern region can use sheep beds.

Sheep beds are common in the humid and muggy south, but rare in the north. It can effectively solve the problem of sheep cooling in summer. The most common sheep bed is the floor-type leaky sheep bed, with sheep manure below and living environment above, which can perfectly solve the problem that sheep get sick because of damp heat.

Seven, regularly give the sheep a bath or medicated bath.

Bathing can cool down. I don't think I need to say it, and everyone knows it. It is not difficult to bathe the sheep. Just rinse it after cutting. In order to prevent parasites from invading the sheep, it is suggested to give the sheep a medicated bath regularly, which can not only reduce the temperature, but also drive away the parasites in the mutton sheep, which is of great benefit to its growth and development.

Generally speaking, raising sheep for summer vacation is something that farmers must do and must attach great importance to, otherwise it is likely to bring serious economic losses. The seven points mentioned above can basically solve the problem of cooling sheep, and farmers can make a reference. As for the specific operation method, it is not difficult. You can combine several suitable methods to achieve better results.