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maryjane	Posted - Dec 11 2015 : 2:45:13 PM We have a local company that fabricates galvanized fencing, etc. Initially I had them build a grape arbor for me that I designed. (Most of the treated-wood fence posts I put in are now rotting--I'm soooooo over wood.) Anyway, my grape arbor will outlive me, my children, and their children. Once I had it in place, I got to thinking, why not an animal shelter built the same way (they make several versions but nothing like what I wanted). Anyway, I drew up plans for one that would be small so that a nearby gate would still open but the next one I have them build will be eight feet deep and eight feet wide. Cost for such a shelter minus the plywood and metal siding would be $635 (the small 6x6 structure pictured here cost me $420 and I picked it up). They provide all the fasteners except for the self-tapping screws that go into the square tubing they use for the roof. They even include a type of screw to attach the plywood siding that ensures that the screw head is flush with the plywood so that siding can go on easily. I used 3/4 inch exterior plywood. I haven't gotten around to siding mine yet. Please note that both sides connect to an open face that has a cross piece that runs from side to side. In other words, it's sturdy and the structure goes together easily. They will ship. Their website is: http://www.luckyacres.net/. Just tell them you want a cattle shelter like the one MaryJane Butters designed (they're a small company). I should also add that I put black livestock mats down on the inside.
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CloversMum	Posted - Jan 07 2016 : 09:57:24 AM Now I'm thinking of ordering one of these shelters with a divider in the middle for my bucks. We could even have a latched/hinged door on the back side from which we could feed and water the bucks. Ah, my wish list just keeps growing and growing as I think and dream.
CloversMum	Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 3:08:50 PM It's so cold out right now ... you'll freeze your fingers, even wearing gloves.
maryjane	Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 12:10:07 PM I will let you know how it turns out, or doesn't in the snow:)
CloversMum	Posted - Dec 31 2015 : 7:46:38 PM in the snow, eh? Much easier to do it now than in the mud, though.
maryjane	Posted - Dec 31 2015 : 6:06:28 PM I'm going to try putting one up in the snow. I ordered the 8 by 8 fenced yard for one of my 8 by 8 shelters today, complete with 4 foot gate.
CloversMum	Posted - Dec 29 2015 : 9:10:54 PM We'll call them when we can move forward. Can't put one up now in the snow anyway!
maryjane	Posted - Dec 29 2015 : 06:04:27 AM I'm pretty sure they could put a gate on it for you. Give them a call, Charlene. In fact, I'm going to ask them if they can create my foyer idea. Little Finnegan looks so cute in ours, curled up in the deep straw, chewing his cud.
CloversMum	Posted - Dec 26 2015 : 08:47:17 AM That's an idea to build it with the panels and extend it out in front a bit. Do you think the shelter structure itself is sturdy enough to attach a gate directly to it if need be? But perhaps we just need to plan an extension in front like you are planning. I'll talk with Ethan.
maryjane	Posted - Dec 24 2015 : 8:25:07 PM I have an 8 by 8 on order. I was thinking I'd build it out in front using a couple of side panels and then a gate. I think hinge hardware and a latch would work fine. But I'll let you know!
CloversMum	Posted - Dec 24 2015 : 08:20:58 AM Ethan likes these and so do I. I think some of these will be in our future cow plans! MaryJane, do you think they are sturdy enough to handle a metal gate attached to the front to shut a cow inside the shelter? I'm thinking more of the 8ft x 8ft size.
CloversMum	Posted - Dec 12 2015 : 08:50:15 AM TonyMan, what do you think? These would be a great shelter option. Seeing MaryJane's shelter in person, it certainly looks well made and oh, so sturdy. I also like that then you can still personalize it with your own type of walls, metal, color, etc. So many of the prefab shelters have a limited design/color selection. And, of course, you must have oodles of options and still be able to create the farm look your heart desires!
NellieBelle	Posted - Dec 11 2015 : 5:46:24 PM Cool shelter MaryJane. I need to make one over the weekend. I hope we are able to get to it. I don't know what we will building it out of but something the calves can get out of the winter weather.