Sheep Shelter built for $0

[toasterburn]

We needed a shelter for our sheep in the new pasture and we didn't want to spend a lot of money. So we collected several free pallets a constructed this three sided barn. We used some scrap lumber for the roof, and covered it with sheet metal leftover from roofing our house. We were able to finish the project without paying a cent!

I'm happy with how it turned out. Want to go get some blocks to put it on to get it off the ground, but other than that it's done.

 

[Baymule]

That is a great looking sheep shed! I love free/cheap!!! What kind of sheep do you have?

 

[toasterburn]

I have one katahdin ram right now. Planning on picking up two ewes next week.

 

[goatgurl]

sheep should like their new home and free is always good. i have katahdins too. just one ram, 2 ewes and 1 ewe lamb that I'm keeping from this year. i like them a lot, the meat is mild and has a good flavor. when both ewes are bred this fall mr ram is going bye-bye. then i will get another young ram next year for next falls breeding not related to the baby ewe. i just keep enough for me to eat and sell the other lambs to pay for their care.

 

[Sumi]

That is great! And welcome to BYH

 

[mysunwolf]

This is awesome, I may have to do something similar!

 

[Moody]

I love it. I have one question though. It looks like air passes freely through it. Is that only a problem in a northern, colder state and southern states would be fine?

 

[SheepGirl]

It probably helps with ventilation, however I would be concerned about wind and rain coming through the sides. Otherwise, great job

 

[Bossroo]

This structure may look purdy, and may give the owner some peace of mind, however in reality, it is no better than any one of the trees ( shown in the photo ) that any animal can stand under for protection from the elements.

 

[toasterburn]

I may add concrete board to the outside to make it shelter more of the wind and rain, but I'd have to anchor it somehow if I did. I'm afraid the wind would flip it over otherwise.