Happy New Year on this even colder New Year's Day!

Starting off 2018 with some truly frigid weather, -13° at 9 am. At least we can all stay warm inside with the woodstove a-blazing, but the animals are left to do their best to stay warm out in the cold.

All of our "barns" are unheated. There is a good thick layer of straw/hay/poo on the floor that helps to keep them warm, that along with some serious snuggling with each other. This photo from yesterday shows all 3 piggies right up against each other with bodies in the house to protect from the wind, big heads out to catch some warmth from the sun.

Body heat and heavy coats work pretty well for the goats. Chicken bodies are kept warm by feather coats, but combs and feet are in danger of getting frostbite. Dogs and cats are all warm in the house with us, but it's supposed to get even colder in a few days.

I don't think the outside animals are celebrating this happy holiday...