Heat lamp help...

Could you mount some onto brackets that are screwed to the wall, or put a piece of 3 X 2 across a corner and mount them onto that, with the sheep we put the light into the corner and build a frame around it so the ewe can't get under the lamp but can still reach and nurse the lambs.
 
Don't touch them - the risks (of fire) are too high! (I STILL remember 2 horses and a foxhound bitch and her puppies that died that way!)

Be there when the foal is born, if possible, so you can make sure the mare dries it off (and help her if necessary.) They're thrashing around and on their feet quickly - cold will not be a problem!
 
JanetGeorge said:
Don't touch them - the risks (of fire) are too high! (I STILL remember 2 horses and a foxhound bitch and her puppies that died that way!)

Be there when the foal is born, if possible, so you can make sure the mare dries it off (and help her if necessary.) They're thrashing around and on their feet quickly - cold will not be a problem!
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They also have a hot milk bar on tap!

I've had foals born outside in mid winter in sub zero conditions and the foals have been fine. (Not my fault and a long story, but they were fine!:))
 
Dry Rot said:
They also have a hot milk bar on tap!

I've had foals born outside in mid winter in sub zero conditions and the foals have been fine. (Not my fault and a long story, but they were fine!:))
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With cattle and sheep I always prefer the cold as it stimulates them to get up and feed quicker!

Maybe OP you are confusing UV lights that some TB studs use to encourage mares to cycle quicker in the spring ?
 
Couldn't resist posting this. It was lovely to see her skipping about and playing in the snow with tempratures several degrees below zero! Foals are tough.

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