Lambing pens diy

The last issue of Hobby Farms magazine contained an article about building lambing jugs that looked pretty straight forward and simple so I convinced my DH that this would be a great weekend project for us. Now, don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of cattle panels and baling twine and have used said items for many an impromptu pen, cage, enclosure...whatever, but there comes a time when you think..maybe I should just build something that is specifically designed for the intended purpose. So…

(Elisha working on the birthing pens) Hello everyone! My papa and brothers Elisha, Josiah, and Zeke all have been working on remodeling our barn. Elisha is in charge of making sure everything gets done right while my papa is at work. Elisha is the ranch foreman and I am the ranch manager. Elisha and I really enjoy working together and thinking of better ways to manage the ranch. Josiah takes Elisha's place of overseeing all the jobs when Elisha is gone working with papa on something else…

Outdoor pallet animal enclosure - finally a completed pallet project of my own!

Several sheep breeder friends have asked about the lamb pens that they saw at my farm during the 2004 BBSAI Annual Meeting.

Goat pens

Lambing pens

Ecko Farms Sheep tractor kits allow you to build a mobile lamb pen. You purchase gates and wheel casters locally.

When you start raising goats for the first time on your small farm, homestead. or backyard, a goat shelter is a necessity, especially a cheap easy goat shelter. This guide covers 25 examples of cheap easy goat shelters that provide protection from rain, snow, wind and extreme temperatures.