Margali's Griffin Wood Ranch

[Bruce]

So sanity has reasserted itself.

Sanity is no fun!

 

[Margali]

Maybe I should have said "some" sanity. I'm still expanding herd from 3 ewes to 9 in one move. Plus I will be buying a ram this year. If everyone twins I will have 18 lambs next season!

 

[Baymule]

Sheep math.

 

[Bruce]

Dinner for many for a year

 

[Margali]

So sheep cage is done except for bending in the tail ends of the tiewire. I can't find any pliers, sigh. Cage is tiewired to bed sides and will have a pair of ratchet straps holding it down.

Closeup of panel mends


Overview

 

[purplequeenvt]

Something to consider…maybe line the bottom 2-3 ft of the panels with plywood so that no one gets a leg stuck and so they can lay down and get out of the wind while traveling.

 

[SageHill]

Something to consider…maybe line the bottom 2-3 ft of the panels with plywood so that no one gets a leg stuck and so they can lay down and get out of the wind while traveling.

Easy to armchair quarterback on that one - I'll second the idea - it'll give them something to brace against on turns and stops as well.
It looks good. Nice work with the tiewire.

 

[Margali]

@SageHill thanks for reminding me. I have a clear sheet of corrugated plastic to use as wind screen. I will have a layer of straw or hay down to make things comfy.

 

[farmerjan]

Agree with the above, something for wind protection. The wiring looks REAL STURDY.... NICE

 

[Margali]

Sheep isolation pen shelter upgrade complete!
The tin is screwed into 2x2s that are wired to panel and pallets. South and west sides are covered. If I ever need it in winter I'll tarp north side.