We're in the process of finishing up our barn. Here are some things that may help anyone looking to build their own.
This feeder is perfect for goats.
Hay and grain feeder
I have four of these solar lights in my barn. They can be set to motion detection and come on automatically
Solar barn lights
These are the handles on my Dutch doors
Barn stall handles
My barn is a Menards kit with some custom finishes
Menards Pole Barn
The animals can't open these latches but I can easily.
National Hardware Door Latch
My goat stalls are 8x10 and horse stalls are 12x10
Stall sizes
I'm so bad about breaking buckets trying to get ice out. These rubber buckets don't break like the plastic ones
Heated water bucket
You can put packing paper and cardboard into a paper shredder to make your own livestock bedding.
Reuse Packing Material as Animal Bedding
I also raise rabbits. They run around with the goats when I'm in the barn. During the summer they get to dig dens in an outside kennel
Raising rabbits
My barn doesn't have power yet, so these are what I use for lighting.
Solar Shed Light Indoor Outdoor Solar Powered, 2 Pack
Keep animals out of the feed with these bins.
Tuff Stuff Products HD Feed & Seed Storage with Lid …
I prefer live traps for any critters that could contaminate the livestock feed. This little trap works well. I've caught deer mice and ground squirrels in it.
Reusable Catch & Release Humane Mouse Trap
We have one loft built and will add more
Barn Stalls with Hay Loft
Hemp bedding does a good job of neutralizing smells.
Premium Hemp Garden Mulch
This Amazon list has hinges and things I used in my barn
