My husband says I’m a compulsive buyer when it comes to animals because we usually buy the animal before we have the enclosure for him or her complete. It really isn’t my fault. You see animals with pedigrees in our area or near us are hard to find when I’m looking for them. They are always available when we aren’t fully ready. Tell me I’m not the only one with this problem. I’m trying to be good.
We finally finished our goat enclosures. Our goats lived temporally in our house at night and then in our dog kennel. We separated a field and then fenced off an area for the male enclosure and the female enclosure. Our goats take turns roaming the large field in the middle. In the morning, we close up our boys and let out the girls. In the evening, we close the girls and let out the boys. This way they have more room to run and move around. Eventually we plan on making a play area course for them.
Our girls enclosure is larger. We made six separate stalls for them. After the doe has her baby, mama and baby will be separated. When you enter the enclosure we have the milking stand. To the right of the door are the six stalls. The stalls are made out of reused fencing material. We will have heating lamps above them. It is covered to protect them from jumping out as well as getting burnt. The floor in the stalls are covered with thick rubber stall mats. The rubber is warmer then cement and it is easier to clean. The walls and roof is made out of corrugated metal siding. We used corrugated clear polycarbonate plastic roof panels as the windows.
Our boy enclosure is small and basic. An enclosure is meant to protect the animal from weather. Especially, from snow, rain, and wind. The double fencing protects them from predators.
We have written about Trimming Goat Hooves as well.
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Crissy
Irina, this is amazing. How do you come up with this stuff? Do you just see something somewhere or have an idea and then take to the internet and books and go with it (it, being the next step)? This is quite a structure! I am seeing so many new adventures and projects for your family and I love it for you all. I recently thought about dog breeding but decided it wasn’t for us. Best of luck with your new ventures in your Homegrowncoon business. (What a neat name)! As always, leaving here feeling inspired. Take care!
Homegrown Adventures
Thank you friend. No my husband planned it all on his own. He is a contractor. First time for building animal enclosure though. Thank you. Yes, breeding animals has its advantages and disadvantages like everything in life.