Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 What is required for winter kennelling do you think? Is a dry, draft proof kennel with dry bedding enough? Do they need heat lamps and insulation? And at what temperatures? How cold could a dog be happy with in just a dry kennel without a lamp or radiator? I'm pretty sure it gets -20c up north. Cheers Gaz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob84 112 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 when i bought my house i turned the garage into a kennel block, the water bowls never froze over last winter, so i would say they were fine sleeping in their boxes with straw and shavings as bedding. Saying that when the temperature was predicted to be extra cold i would leave the heat lamp on to take the chill off. The way i see it the dogs work hard enough for me so when thier back in their runs they deserve some comfort to recover without shivering all night and loosing condition just to keep warm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I have a farm collie that prefers sleeping out... She has been known to sleep in the middle of the lawn in the snow, one morning I looked out to see a dog sized lump in the lawn that was covered in snow... Called the dog and the snow covered lump lifted its head And this is a dog who despite being allowed in the house and has the choice of several kennels prefers to sleep in the open Some dogs prefer their home comforts, some dogs are happy with a warm dry kennel... And other dogs prefer to sleep on top of the nice warm dry kennel Imo the only time I use the heatlamp for the dogs is if they are ill or for newborn pups 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I have nearly finished building my new kennel block and I will be putting in a heating system that will be set at 15 degrees all through the winter IMO when a dog comes in from a hard day or nights hunting it will recover and be ready to go if it can stretch out in a nice warm kennel allowing its muscles to recover rather than having to curl up in a ball to stay warm ............. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,615 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 my kennel is a 6x4 shed that as a box built in side thats 4x4 ft by 3 ft high it has 2 industrial rubber mat carpets down and thats all the dogs will keep in there , any bedding gets dragged out , now ive never done it before but if it gets to cold im going to try rugging the dogs up ,(thats if my white dog dont eat them lol). if it gets really cold ill just put them in the kitchen in cages on a night Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 i have runs attached to a shed in the shed is split into sleepin areas the terriers have a small covered sleeping box which i fill with shreeded paper its also got a piece of carpet in the box and in the winter i tack carpet to the top ... if its really cold i put an oil filled rad on for an hour .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 my kennel is a 6x4 shed that as a box built in side thats 4x4 ft by 3 ft high it has 2 industrial rubber mat carpets down and thats all the dogs will keep in there , any bedding gets dragged out , now ive never done it before but if it gets to cold im going to try rugging the dogs up ,(thats if my white dog dont eat them lol). if it gets really cold ill just put them in the kitchen in cages on a night put one of your wooly hats in there chid, you'll easy fit 2 dogs in one of them........ tefal :D 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Industrial mats chid? They the same as cow/stable mats? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,615 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Industrial mats chid? They the same as cow/stable mats? no gem the wee rubber backed carpet mats they have in shops and factories, they aint very thick but they are doubled up and they give a brave bit of protection from the rising cold ... cow mats are on the agenda for in the box when i get the money together lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Industrial mats chid? They the same as cow/stable mats? no gem the wee rubber backed carpet mats they have in shops and factories, they aint very thick but they are doubled up and they give a brave bit of protection from the rising cold ... cow mats are on the agenda for in the box when i get the money together lol Ive to collect 3 cow mats... today I picked up several cheap rubber doormats for €2 each and lined the floor of the ferret hutch with them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Man 196 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 These look good below.. http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/petaccessories/3989620 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 These look good below.. http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/petaccessories/3989620 They look like cow mats but since they could get more money if they sold them as stable mats im wondering if the quality isnt great? They should be 45each... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moonlighter 1,164 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I've got heat lamps wired through a thermostat. I've been using heat lamps now for about 3 years and they seem to improve the dogs injuries no end. They wake up in the morning bouncing after a nights lamping instead of sometimes looking like they don't want a morning walk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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