Are we a bit over the top?

[Our7Wonders]

We have a generator that is capable of powering our house & the barn
The temperature isn't constantly 58 either. During the time that we had -3 out it got down to 38 in the barn.
No criticism felt in any way

That's awesome!! You have lucky critters!

 

[Livinwright Farm]

We have a generator that is capable of powering our house & the barn
The temperature isn't constantly 58 either. During the time that we had -3 out it got down to 38 in the barn.
No criticism felt in any way

That's awesome!! You have lucky critters!

Or insanely pampered ones!
We are going to be building a water system for each of them(once we have the extra money to do so). Just a question: Does anyone know if collected rain water would be harmful to our little herd? or to our flock of chickens?

 

[chandasue]

Just a question: Does anyone know if collected rain water would be harmful to our little herd? or to our flock of chickens?

I think it depends on what the surface material is that it's collected from. I've read that standard shingles give off some nasty chemicals so be sure to read up on that further.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Just a question: Does anyone know if collected rain water would be harmful to our little herd? or to our flock of chickens?

I think it depends on what the surface material is that it's collected from. I've read that standard shingles give off some nasty chemicals so be sure to read up on that further.

The barn has a metal roof so toxins from shingles won't be a problem. Just didn't know if they handled the bonus nitrogen well or not.

 

[jodief100]

We have a cistern in the house and rain barrels at the barn. Everything the goats, chickens, dogs, cats, etc drink is collected rain water. Everything we bathe in, cook with, wash with and otherwise use is collected rain water. I buy bottled water for us humans to drink, just because of taste.

No problems. We do make sure the goats have a good mineral and we copper bolus them annually.

 

[Calliopia]

We won't have a similar set up until next Spring but a friend waters her goats, chickens and garden with collected rain water off of their house and carport roof.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

We have a cistern in the house and rain barrels at the barn. Everything the goats, chickens, dogs, cats, etc drink is collected rain water.

No problems. We do make sure the goats have a good mineral and we copper bolus them annually.

Cool, good to know!

 

[crazyland]

Doesn't sound to far out there after what my husband just told me he wants to build!
He wants to make it a western theme with the fake fronts. The horses (whenever we get one) will have the sheriffs office, the goats get the inn and the chickens get the general store!

 

[iamcuriositycat]

Wow. My goats are wondering if they can come live with you?

They live in an ancient metal shed with a tarp over the top to keep the rain out. Except during the day when they are in their portable pasture with a plastic dogloo for shelter.

Of course, we have a much milder climate here in Charlotte, NC, so they don't really get cold. But I do wish I had a heated bucket--it's on my wishlist--to keep their water clear all day and night.

And I do plan to build them a nice, cozy wooden shed at some point--the metal one was really supposed to be temporary and we just never updated it.

You'll have to send me the plans for your ritzy place!

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Wow. My goats are wondering if they can come live with you?

They live in an ancient metal shed with a tarp over the top to keep the rain out. Except during the day when they are in their portable pasture with a plastic dogloo for shelter.

Of course, we have a much milder climate here in Charlotte, NC, so they don't really get cold. But I do wish I had a heated bucket--it's on my wishlist--to keep their water clear all day and night.

And I do plan to build them a nice, cozy wooden shed at some point--the metal one was really supposed to be temporary and we just never updated it.

You'll have to send me the plans for your ritzy place!

Are you talking to me or PattySh ?