Registered: Jun 2014
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Originally posted by ItsOlMander
i dont have the flaps/doors because its too humid in FL and the flaps hold the condensation inside. plus my young dog would eat the flaps... but would love to try this. i even have an extra barrel in the garage. what do you use to attach the over hang portion?

mine are in their kennels which have roofs... but during a storm it will wet their shavings inside.

speaking of shavings/hay/bedding... most of the time my dogs kick all their shavings out of their barrels do yall have this issue?

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Originally posted by Cory Highfill
I have thought this myself for years. If someone made a mold for a two bay box out of that material, added some vents, and slapped a decent door on the front he could quit his day job...

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Jim, 40 below wind chill here Wednesday night, I'm south of you, that's going to test those barrels. Think I'm going to double up dogs that night

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I've used the barrels for 20+ years and don't believe they can be beat. A drip edge to keep rain from blowing in might not be a bad idea but I've never done that.

I'd agree with whats said aboove about not making the door too big, it just needs to be big enough for the dog to go in and out. I like to keep
few inches from the bottom of the hole to the ground so the bedding won't get drug out so quick. I'll use a 2x4 about 18" long with a notch cut and screwed to the bottom, to keep the barrel from rolling. Put plenty of clean dry hay inside. In the winter I put a flap on but it does need some ventilation, otherwise the dog's breath will cause condensation. For that reason I do NOT use a solid flap, like a rubber mat. I like to use some thin, outdoor type carpet. It will keep the wind out, insulate some but allow some ventilation. Of course the edges around the carpet will allow some air movement, too.

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If you make the entry hole round chewers won't chew nearly as much .

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15" of Hay and a plastic barrel. No door flap. Been doing it for years .
My barrels are 3/8" thick and not like your typical barrel.
Supposed to be actual temps here of 15 tonight. 5 tomo night and in the AM . Thats not cold as you guys up North but its still COLD. Glad its only lasting couple days. I buy beef fat and meat trimmings from local butcher shop and feed it with normal feed. melted beef fat in warm water to "bait the water " so dogs will drink and stay hydrated.
Dogs are warm and toasty here.

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Barrels might work in 'normal' temps. but with -35 wind chill coming Dogs will need extra food,extra fat added to it if possible and a Flap/door of some sort.
JMO

Plan to bring both mine into barn for the night/all day tomorrow.I keep it a 50 deg.They are both 10.Not worth stress on them.

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All dogs in my kennels in the barn, but my neighbor Newall Standridge brought one over for my only Bluetick. About to find out how good it is, compared to my dog houses my other hounds have. Best neighbor you could ask for!

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