Turns Out Farmers Are Protecting Their Calves From Frostbite With Earmuffs And It’s Too Adorable

Sep 07, 2020 by apost team

Human ears are not the only ears that need protection from the bitter cold. A farmer, known as ThisFarmingMan on Twitter, recently posted a picture of one of his calves wearing pink earmuffs, and the photo immediately went viral.

As it turns out, earmuffs are not only for humans to wear but are also a protective item to keep calves from getting frostbite on their ears. This video from 2019 explains the trendy new bovine accessory.

With over 170,000 likes, the picture became an internet sensation and spurred other farmers to use earmuffs on their own calves. While the protective pieces are undoubtedly adorable, they are functional as well.

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The muffs serve the critical function of protecting the ears from frostbite, hypothermia, and death in extreme cases. Newborn calves are particularly at risk of developing frostbite because their bodies have not yet learned how to regulate their internal temperature.

If the newborn has ears that appear to be at risk at frostbite, there is a good chance that the feet are also suffering.

Even if the temperatures are not bitter cold, the combination of cold and wind can make the windchill unbearable for many animals. All types of livestock must be protected from the temperatures and windchills that often accompany the winter months.
 

If a farmer notices that an animal has suffered frostbite, it is critical to keep them warm for several days. One of the biggest dangers of frostbite is the possible refreezing that can occur after the tissue has thawed. For this reason, it is essential to keep the animal warm after the frostbite has been detected.

You will delight in checking out this adorable footage of calves wearing earmuffs. Let us know your thoughts after you have taken in the cuteness, and be sure to spread the sweet video to everyone else that you know.