Dimensions and drawings of goat sheds, how to make and equip with your own hands

Keeping and breeding goats is related to the characteristics of pets. In the cold season, goats need a barn; for walking in the summer, it is necessary to fence off the territory so that the animals are not lost. Building a do-it-yourself goat barn starts with planning. It takes into account the number of heads in the farm yard, the characteristics of the breeds and sex of the animals.

Basic requirements for a goat shed

The construction is carried out according to the rules that have developed over the years of domestication of goats. When planning, it is necessary to take into account numerous nuances so that you do not have to redo the work when the cold weather sets in or after the rainy season.

Often, a walking area is organized next to the sheds. In summer, goats move freely from the premises to the street, and in winter they go out only when the owners open the exit doors for them.

The choice of material for construction is of particular importance. Walls are built from foam blocks, lumber or bricks.These materials lend themselves to plastering and insulation. It is not recommended to build stone sheds. It is difficult to heat a stone shed, it does not allow air to pass through well, it is difficult to correctly design a ventilation system and build a layout in a stone room. For flooring, use metal sheets, roofing felt or removable wooden boards. The roof of the shed should not leak, so it is better to purchase high-quality slate.

Choosing a place to build

The place on which the walls of the corral are being erected has several requirements:

1. Smooth or raised surface. Buildings in lowlands where there is a possibility of water accumulation are excluded. This will increase the indoor humidity reading, which will affect the health of the goats.
2. A surface devoid of vegetation. Before construction, it is necessary to uproot large roots, remove plantings. Do not place the goat's rue in the shade of buildings or large trees.
3. Calculation of the area taking into account the number of heads. For an adult goat, at least 1 square meter of area is required, for young growth it is enough to lay 0.6-0.8 square meters.

Experienced builders advise to correctly calculate the depth of the groundwater. Small soil changes can provoke disturbances.

Reference! If you plan to fence a walking area next to the shed, then you should choose sunny areas.

List of tools and materials

To build a goat's house with your own hands, you should prepare in advance. In addition to building materials, during construction, you will need special tools and devices:

• marking ropes with rods or pegs;
• shovel shovel for digging up the earth;
• axes, hammers, saws;
• a tank that is used to mix concrete;
• building level;
• drill with drills;
• reservoir for a set of water.

Barn drawings

A flock of goats should be well planned. The plan takes into account the number of goals:

• the scheme of the structure for 10 goats assumes a site of 20 square meters;
• scheme for 20 heads - from 45 square meters.

When designing a pen, it is necessary to take into account that a goat and kids need a separate place. They stay with the goat mother during the first weeks of life.

Construction process

Construction is planned for the warm season. The earth should be warm, suitable for digging. The best option is to choose the time when there is no rain. Precipitation slows down the construction process, especially during the casting or roofing phase.

Foundation

Buildings on foundations are justified in climates with cold winters. They help keep warm indoors. In the southern regions, it is enough to create a sand cushion, building a strong drainage mesh under it.

Creating a columnar foundation:

1. The markings are made using pegs and ropes.
2. The rope is also pulled over the ground level, aligning the indicator with the building level.
3. Recesses are made in the corners for the installation of the main pipes. Sand and gravel are loaded into each depression.
4. The installation of supports begins with alternately filling the space with bricks and cement.
5. The free space is filled with cement and covered with gravel.

Reference! Each stage of pouring cement assumes that the material must dry completely.

Floor

The floor in the goat's house must be of high quality. To keep goats, it is important to provide such a flooring so that the animals are warm and comfortable.

Floor laying requirements:

1. Create a slope. This is necessary so that the liquid flows down at a certain angle, does not stagnate, creating prerequisites for dampness or mold.
2. The presence of a pallet.In order to timely remove the flowing liquid, special pallets are provided.
3. Top feature. The creation of the upper cold stone part is excluded. To relax, goats need to create a comfortable environment. The flooring is made of wooden boards.

A special mat is poured on the floor. For this, different materials are used:

• sawdust;
• straw;
• shavings;
• dry leaves.

Walls and windows

It is preferable to build walls of wood, brick, foam blocks or adobe. The choice depends on the climatic conditions of the region, the characteristics of the content. Provided that a wooden beam is used, expanded clay or sand is used to seal the cracks. It is customary to plaster brick walls.

Windows and doors are located on the south side. It is recommended to make double-leaf doors, this is required by safety measures. The shed must be built so that the doors open outward. The number of windows is calculated by the area of ​​the room. Recommended ratio: 1 window per 12 square meters.

Reference! For a small shed, one window is sufficient, located next to the door.

Ceiling and roof

The single-pitched roof eliminates leakage after rain or water when snow melts. Covering with slate or tiles will help protect the ceiling from mold or dampness. The ceiling is additionally insulated, reinforced with mineral wool or foam, and plastered.

The choice of a gable roof is justified if the building occupies a large area and is built on foam blocks or wooden beams. For walking, it is recommended to additionally make a canopy that protects from rain and wind. Goats can rest under it in warm or cool seasons. The material for the canopy can be slate, as well as stretched film.

Shed arrangement

The interior decoration of the premises takes into account the peculiarities of keeping goats. In addition to finishing work, it is necessary to provide special devices to facilitate the care of animals.

Stall

Stalls can be shared or individual. Goats should not be housed in a crowded position. This will affect the overall psychological state of the animal. For an adult goat, you need to calculate 1-1.5 square meters of free space. Between the stalls, it is necessary to erect walls 1.5-1.7 meters high. The front part of the stall, fenced off by a door, should have a hollow part at the level of the goat's muzzle. This is a kind of pet house.

Shared stalls require separate housing for goats and goats. If the goats are kept next to the goats, then after milking the milk has a peculiar smell. On the territory of the common stall, it is necessary to build individual beds for goats. They should be raised above the floor and covered with hay. The goats rest and sleep on the beds at night.

Reference! Separately, a special nook is built for kids with goats. They have been kept together for some time.

Trough

For feed, 3 devices must be equipped:

1. Nursery. This is a device that is designed to accommodate hay. Nurseries are boxes made of lattice materials, from where goats freely draw out clumps of hay. The nursery is suspended at a height of 1.5 meters from the floor.
2. Feeders. Tanks designed for filling concentrated feed. They are installed next to the manger. It is forbidden to use galvanized iron containers under the feeders. The design of the trough should prevent the feed from spilling out. This will help preserve the product.
3. Drinking bowls. Water tanks. They should be kept within the food compartment and kept full throughout the day. In this case, it is necessary to control the purity of the water so that no feed gets into it and does not spoil the drink.

The main condition for organizing the feeding of goats is to provide animals with free access to feed. They should be able to eat and drink throughout the day.

Advice! To avoid the loss of hay, special traps are placed under the nursery.They help keep the hay from getting wet or spoiled.

Stall

One of the goals of keeping goats is to get goat's milk. Milking a goat requires a dedicated area. It is necessary to equip a warm and windproof area under the milking machine. The milking machine is used to prevent the goat from turning over the milk container. In addition, young goats are often nervous during milking, and the machine fixes parts of the body and prevents them from making sudden movements.

The milking machine can be used when performing hygienic procedures: when combing, washing, dressing. Steps are attached to the machine, along which the goat can climb the structure. The machine rises from the floor by 20-30 centimeters. The milking machine consists of three parts connected in series:

• plank flooring, rising 20 centimeters above the floor, which stands on 4 or 6 legs;
• construction that helps to hold the goat's head when milking;
• a feeder is attached to the head structure so that the goat can get hay or feed during milking.

When milking, the owner sits down on a low chair and begins to milk the goat. The advantage of equipping the machine for the hostess is free access to the goat's udder.

Organization of a walking area

The summer option for organizing the life of goats involves the construction of a corral for walking. It starts from the exit from the main room and continues to a specially designed border. The size of the pen is calculated based on the number of heads.

The walking area for goats is fenced off with a fence made of boards or a special net. In farms, the use of a special electric fence is widespread, through the rods of which a current is launched. In a few days, the goats get used to this and no longer approach the borders, do not touch the hedge. Along the perimeter of the walk, it is necessary to install special devices, where you can easily put replaceable nurseries, feeders and drinkers. Outdoor eating has many benefits for both goats and owners. Feeders are easy to clean, clean, wash.

A special canopy is made over the selected section of the corral, which will protect the goats from precipitation or the scorching sun. Most often, the canopy is made where the walking hedge is connected to the roof of the room.

Warming recommendations for the winter

Warming a barn for the winter is especially necessary in the northern regions. If it remains warm inside the room at subzero temperatures outside the window, then the goats will continue to give milk, save the owners from the development of numerous health problems, which are fraught with freezing of the barn.

In addition to the installation of the heating system, it is necessary to provide for additional insulation of walls, ceilings, windows, so that the resulting heat remains inside the room as long as possible. Insulation tips at the stage of choosing building materials:

1. For the construction of walls, it is recommended to use hollow-type materials. They are easy to seal, insulate, and have good insulating properties.
2. It is enough to use foam, mineral or glass wool as insulation. These materials must be impregnated with special solutions to scare off rodents.

The work process is quite simple. Holes are drilled in the blocks, in which plastic dowels are fixed. Then the insulation is fastened with nails along the entire surface of the walls. The insulated walls are additionally plastered at the stage of interior decoration.

A room can lose a significant amount of heat through the ceiling, so it should be additionally insulated. If there is an attic, the ceiling is insulated with hay or straw, in the absence of an attic - with foam. This technique helps to keep warm up to 8 degrees. Concrete floors are insulated with wood flooring and bedding necessary for goats. Chips are the most common insulating material as a bedding. In winter, the bedding layer should be doubled.This will create an additional flow of heat inside the goat's house.

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