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Here are items that we have used to build structures, fences, etc. on the farm. We have to repurpose materials in order to build the things we need on our farm. We hope that some of these homemade contraptions will give you ideas on what you can build with items you have just lying around your home.
If you have an idea that you would like to share with others, send us an email with pictures, instructions detailing how you made it, and your name (so that we can give you credit for your idea/invention). If you would rather remain anonymous, then please write that in your email to us.
We are trying to build a website that people can have their ideas, creations, and input shared with the rest of the world. Send us info on what you'd like to see on this website and we'll do our best to accommodate and accredit you. Remember to give us detailed information on what you'd like to have us post here...including name and contact info.
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If you have an idea that you would like to share with others, send us an email with pictures, instructions detailing how you made it, and your name (so that we can give you credit for your idea/invention). If you would rather remain anonymous, then please write that in your email to us.
We are trying to build a website that people can have their ideas, creations, and input shared with the rest of the world. Send us info on what you'd like to see on this website and we'll do our best to accommodate and accredit you. Remember to give us detailed information on what you'd like to have us post here...including name and contact info.
Our contact email is [email protected]
Hoop-House Stable for Gypsie Rose and Rosebud
the Hoop-House was built using reclaimed pallets, cattle panels, and reclaimed billboard canvas sign material. Total cost: pallets-free, cattle panels-$20 each (3 of them for $60), canvas sign material- $25. Total cost to build was $85.
The cattle panels can be purchased for $15 each from tractor supply company if you ask for the damaged ones. Usually the only damage is minor bends, which can be straightened by hand easily. This Hoop-House design is incredibly durable, it has survived two tropical storms with winds of 60 to 70mph gusts.
Very Very easy to construct!
The cattle panels can be purchased for $15 each from tractor supply company if you ask for the damaged ones. Usually the only damage is minor bends, which can be straightened by hand easily. This Hoop-House design is incredibly durable, it has survived two tropical storms with winds of 60 to 70mph gusts.
Very Very easy to construct!
this barrel was converted into a hay feeder. We used an old seatbelt to secure it closed. This simple design works amazingly well.
these feed buckets were made from the containers that metal chain comes in, we get them from tractor supply company. Once all the chain is sold, they throw away the containers it comes in. These containers are extremely durable and make great feeder buckets for the goats. We simply drill a few holes in the bottom so water will drain out, then screw them to a post. The lid will need to be removed and trimmed so the goats can get their head inside to reach the feed. Then reinstall the lid AFTER you mount it. Tractor Supply will give them to you if you ask. Our local tractor supply stores (2) will hold on to them for us, then we pick them up. We normally pick up about 5 or 6 per month.
This is a work in progress.....when finished it will be a wood burning heater for the goats. The main body is from a pressure tank off of a well unit. The previous owner upgraded to a larger tank, so he gave us the old one. Its still got a little way to go before its complete, but we have several months yet before winter arrives.
The legs on this wood burner are made of steel, which also came from tractor supply for FREE. It was part of a steel frame that their Cub-Cadet tractors are shipped on. They throw the steel frames away, so tractor supply also holds these for us and we pick them up. We usually get to grab these about once every couple months, but its quite a few of them each time. The frames are roughly 5ft x 6ft, so you'll need a truck or trailer to haul them.
The legs on this wood burner are made of steel, which also came from tractor supply for FREE. It was part of a steel frame that their Cub-Cadet tractors are shipped on. They throw the steel frames away, so tractor supply also holds these for us and we pick them up. We usually get to grab these about once every couple months, but its quite a few of them each time. The frames are roughly 5ft x 6ft, so you'll need a truck or trailer to haul them.
This is our version of a goat tent. It was built using sections of an old dog kennel for the sides and canvas billboard signs for the covering. Total cost to build 3 of these was $25. The old dog kennel sections were free, a friend was throwing it away, and the canvas billboard sign material was $25 for a piece that was 14 feet wide and 42 feet long. The canvas sign material is very thick and very heavy, it is also UV protected and waterproof....well worth the $25 we paid for it!
Here are the 3 goat tents that we built for $25 total....and the goats love them!
This is a hay baler that we built so that we could make bales of hay that are easier to handle. It makes bales that are 25% smaller than traditional bales. It was built using scrap wood that we found in the dumpster at a construction site, with permission of the contractor. the only costs were the two bolt-locks on the door, the tires, and screws. The long bolts in the handle were picked up near a trash pile we found in the woods near our home. Tires were $4.99 each, bolt type locks were $1.99 each, and the box of screws was $4.89. Total cost to build was $20
Definitely worth every penny!
To buy a square bale of hay we will have to pay $6 to $7 per bale. Now that we can bale our own hay, we buy a 1100 pound roll of hay for $35. With the one roll of hay we can get 55 to 65 square bales....and that saves us a tremendous amount of money.
Below is more pics of our baler, hopefully you will be able to build one for your needs.
Definitely worth every penny!
To buy a square bale of hay we will have to pay $6 to $7 per bale. Now that we can bale our own hay, we buy a 1100 pound roll of hay for $35. With the one roll of hay we can get 55 to 65 square bales....and that saves us a tremendous amount of money.
Below is more pics of our baler, hopefully you will be able to build one for your needs.
The Goat Playground.....they love to climb, so get creative with your design. The large wooden spools were picked up from our local Electric Company for free. Check with your Electric and Cable Company to see if they'll give you a few...they make a great perch for your goats.