Calf Blankets: Warmth for young calves through cold spells
Young calves have hardly any fat reserves. With a well fitting calf blanket you keep them warm in the cold and after an illness.
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Calf Blankets: Saving warmth means saving energy
A newborn calf has only small fat reserves. When the temperature drops, it puts a lot of energy into keeping warm, and that energy is then missing for growth. A calf blanket helps to limit the heat loss. In this section you will find blankets for the shed and the outdoor area, from light models through to waterproof and breathable versions.
When a blanket helps
Blankets make particular sense in the first weeks of life at low temperatures, in draughty parts of the shed, with igloo housing and after an illness. After transport too, a blanket can make recovery easier. What matters is that the calf stays dry underneath. A wet blanket cools more than it warms. Check every day that the blanket sits properly, that the straps do not rub and that the calf is not sweating underneath. Once temperatures rise clearly, take the blanket off again.
Material and fit
Light models are wind and water repellent and suit the shoulder seasons. Versions with thicker padding hold more warmth in frost, while waterproof and breathable variants move moisture to the outside. Tear resistant ripstop fabrics last longer in the rough everyday life of the shed. Look for the right size: the blanket should cover the body without restricting movement, and the straps should be adjustable. Washable blankets are practical, because you can clean and dry them between two animals. Keep a set of spare blankets ready, then you can swap a wet one straight away. Write the size on the inside of each blanket, then the right one is found quickly on a cold morning.
Frequently asked questions
When does a calf need a blanket?
At low temperatures in the first weeks of life, in draughty areas and after illness or transport.
How do I find the right size?
The blanket should cover the body and not restrict it. Adjustable straps help you fit it to the animal.
What do I do if the blanket gets wet?
Take it off, let it dry and use a dry one. Wet, a blanket cools more than it warms.
Calf blankets for cold days
Young calves have hardly any fat reserves and put a lot of energy into keeping warm in the cold, energy that is then missing for growth. A calf blanket limits exactly that loss. Light, wind and water repellent models fit the shoulder seasons well, thicker versions hold more warmth in frost, and waterproof, breathable variants move moisture to the outside. Tear resistant ripstop fabrics shrug off the rough everyday life of the shed. Look for a size that covers the body without restricting movement, and for adjustable straps that do not rub. Check the fit every day and take the blanket off as soon as it gets warmer or the blanket has become wet. Washable blankets are easy to clean between two animals. Keep a set of spares ready. A dry, airy place to hang them keeps the blankets in good shape.