OTTAWA, Ohio (WLIO) — It's fair week in Putnam County, and with the heat wave hitting hard, keeping visitors and animals cool has become a top priority.
Fair staff say they were prepared for the hot weather and took steps ahead of time to keep animals safe. Organizers have added extra fans in the barns, and animals are getting plenty of water and shade throughout the day.
“We’ve got good airflow in the barns. We’re being very diligent about making sure we’re getting water in pens and water in front of animals constantly, as well as just keeping them in the shade and trying to hose down the barn roofs just to cool them off a bit,” said Jason Hedrick, OSU Extension area leader.
Organizers have added extra fans in the barns, and animals are getting plenty of water and shade throughout the day.
Small animals like rabbits and poultry are especially sensitive to the heat, so their shows are held in the morning. Hedrick says it’s all about staying alert and making sure the animals don’t overheat.
