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ambriel

  • Joined Jan 2011
  • Kinlochbervie, NW Sutherland, Scotland
  • Mad, bad, and dangerous to know!
    • Harbour Cottage
Goat house under construction...
« on: June 21, 2011, 12:49:47 pm »

Thought I'd share a few pics of our new goat house under construction.

Should be finished and ready for them by the weekend.

Three sides built.

Runners now on.


The drill's off for a re-charge and a pint of Guinness before carrying on...

Sandy

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Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2011, 01:10:12 pm »
Doing a wonderful job, not too much Guiness otherwise that roof will be lobsided  ;) I have loads of jobs like that around due to that horrid winter (still not much better) I have no skills that I could put into practice as I can never cut wood the same twice, even after being measured, not sure why but, need a handy man, mine is handy but not at DIY, just washing up and hoovering!!!

ambriel

  • Joined Jan 2011
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Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2011, 03:45:08 pm »

I'm something of a wood butcher myself. Measure twice - cut once is the motto, apparently.

It's going up though. Roof on now. Needs felting tomorrow.


Sandy

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Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2011, 04:05:29 pm »
Once I helped 15 year old in woodwork and one lad asked me to help him cut his table legs, they all ended up different sizes so I ended up with a wonky table, funnily enough I still have it and its as tough as old boots!!!! Looking good, putting on felt is sometimes not as easy as it looks!!!

ambriel

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Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2011, 04:22:33 pm »
Looking good, putting on felt is sometimes not as easy as it looks!!!
Especially when you have 3 very inquisitive Kunes trying to help, too! :)

little blue

  • Joined Jun 2009
  • Derbyshire
Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2011, 07:56:04 pm »
lovely .... hope it last, not a slight on your woodwork, but knowing ho much goats LOVE to chew wood!
Little Blue

ambriel

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Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2011, 09:03:39 pm »

That's why I decided to build my own rather than just buy a cheap shed and modify it. 20mm sarking on 3"x2" frame and sleds.

The Kunes were looking at it with envious eyes so I suspect there may be a coup in the planning...

little blue

  • Joined Jun 2009
  • Derbyshire
Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2011, 10:06:04 pm »
The Kunes were looking at it with envious eyes so I suspect there may be a coup in the planning...
... "sty" surely?!
ours live in a shed, so do the chickens, that reduces confusion!
Little Blue

Roxy

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  • Peak District
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Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2011, 12:04:05 am »
Very nice - could do with one of those for the pygmy intact billy that I have rescued.  I see you have dry stone walls like us.  My smaller goats leap on the wall, and then onto the roof of the hen huts.....do a tap dance, then slide down the sloping roof and jump off.  Everything to do with goats has to be tough, then stand on it, butt it, nibble it ........have fun ;D

ambriel

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Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2011, 10:54:01 am »
Yes, a friend of ours recently commented that it was only when he got goats that he realised his pigs didn't really have a clue about escaping. Goats are the real masters.

Hopefully ours won't be too naughty. There's plenty of room for them and lots to keep them interested.

shiv22

  • Joined Apr 2011
  • melvin
Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2011, 10:13:56 pm »
Looking good - I'm sure they'll be very happy with you  ;D

Dont worry about them escaping - they are too lazy and only hang around where the easy food is!

See you soon  :goat:

Sandy

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Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2011, 10:15:58 pm »
Its funny that just that picture and I get a peep into your life............in a nice way......I would love goats etc as I just love animals far better than humans, its so nice to see that pen growing and I am looking forward to the next photo,,,we need loads of woodwork doing here, I may just have a go due to you, well maybe not!!

ambriel

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Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2011, 01:15:00 pm »
Front panel and lower half of the door are on now.


Site manager Hamish inspects proceedings..


Roof felted, upper door fitted, floor layed, just the window shutters to add now and it's ready for occupation.

« Last Edit: June 24, 2011, 05:33:36 pm by ambriel »

little blue

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  • Derbyshire
Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2011, 07:05:37 pm »
when do the goats arrive?
and did it pass Hamish's building regulations?!  :D
Little Blue

egglady

  • Joined Jun 2009
Re: Goat house under construction...
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2011, 07:25:00 pm »
have you put in a floor or just onto the gorund?

 

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