Just remember this-- Exhaust the air as High Up as you can, on the warmer side of the building,n-- bring it in from as low as you can, and on the Shady/cooler side of the building. If you are building something new- or are fortunate to already have one on the property, a 'raised center aisle' barn design is great. Due to the fluid nature of air-exhaust vents need to be larger than intake vents. And of course-- if you can shade those shed and barn walls with pole beans, trellised plants of similar grow quick, die back for the winter habits,that goes far in keeping the animals comfortable. We've been discussing this very issue on a rabbit forum-- you would be surprised at how many rabbits die when the air temps get above 75 degrees F. Oh, something else that helps--freeze jugs of water, and let the animals cuddle up to them. Some people even freeze 5 gallon buckets of water, and set them in front of the barn fans-- a good way to help cool off the air under the sheep bellies. Be thankful the Black-bellies are not woolly!
Terry W _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
