A SIMPLE SHEEP SHELTER
When we got our sheep, we needed somewhere for them to get out of the elements.
For starters, we wanted a shelter that would get them out of the sun or out of the rain when they need to. We will have to make it even better for the upcoming cold winter months, but here is what we put up quick to get them started.
With items like scrap metal and old pallets available nearby, I had most of the building materials already.
These may not exactly look like prime building materials, but we live up in the Ozarks, and rustic is a good look.
This was also an opportunity to teach the @little-peppers a bit about creating simple structures and using some power tools.
By attaching five pallets to form a large rectangle, the shelter will have an open front for the animals to enter and exit.
By adding a few longer boards across the top, I was able to stabilize the structure and also to provide some struts to screw the roof onto.
At this point the basic form was already created and we just needed to affix the metal for the roof.
The metal was cut at a sharp angle, but I found two sheets that could work well together to make a solid roof.
Interestingly enough, the screws that I used were also salvaged, so our investment in this shelter was nothing more than time.
After a little trimming of one end of the metal, the roof was perfect!
With just a little effort and some picking up of free resources, we were able to build this simple shelter for our sheep. It may not be the prettiest, but it gets them out of the rain and provides some shade for them. We will either make some better or add to this one to help provide a warmer place for them to get out of the cold wind this winter, but so far the sheep like it!
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
proof-of-simple-shelter
Until next time…
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Looks comfy, dry, and breezy, nice work! I bet they will love it.
Sheeps milk is VERY VERY beneficial to the body if that is one of the things you plan to do then I would most definetly say that you should make cheese, soap, and other things with it.
When I was living on our family farm in Mississippi we did the same things but with Goats, we used them for everything from Milk, to Soap, and even meat. They were easy enough to maintain and even would help keep the plants in check when we needed to trip up we would just tether the goats in the right place and let them go for it.
Not to mention grass clippings were a treat to them... Although I am not sure if sheep are the same but I would imagine they are similar.
I love you building your farm up, it makes me long to do the same thing as I really miss that type of lifestyle.
Love you brother, and good luck to you and your family.
~ @Timbo
Great post.......i have used pallets for many things ... Some even came out good.....lol.....
Q: What do you get if you cross an angry sheep and a moody cow? A: An animal that's in a baaaaaaaad moooooood.
lol
Vavv good work and very good team. She seems very happy for help you.
This is how we make shelter for sheep
Great post. Your daughter is beautiful.
I saw you made shirts... is there a way to buy one?
Mostly I just give them away. I still have a few that I need to make and ship.
I'd pay for it, if you can find the time!
it seems like you are a very happy person to work, I see in the holidays you are still on the move.dan I also see you people who are happy with the move and of course you always keep the body fitness.
Good job @papa-pepper
Nice! Free labor too lol Best wishes :)
Yeah, the kids like to learn and help!
Pallets have got to be the most versatile things ever made. It is quite mind blowing to see all the cool stuff you can make with them! Very cool 👌😎
Right on @papa-pepper! You cant beat pallets for building! Free and amazing! Good luck.
I heard some people even use them for building chicken coops! wink
Lol well played! If you ever visit up here you'll see the chicken coop, the 10x20 rabbitry, and the garden fenceare pallets!