How to Build an Easy Goat Shed

Goats are social, intelligent and multipurpose farm animals that are commonly raised all over the world for their resources. Farmers collect milk, wool and meat from goats for human use. Goats require a moderate level of care and a simple shelter to protect them from the sun, rain, snow and variegating temperatures.

Things You'll Need

  • 3 sheets of plywood, 4 feet by 8 feet by 3/4 of an inch thick
  • Can of spray paint
  • 4 posts, 4 inches by 4 inches thick, 5 feet tall
  • Shovel or post digger
  • Bag of cement
  • 1 piece of raw lumber, 4-foot, 3-inches long, 2 inches by 4 inches thick
  • Nails
  • Hammer
  • Staple gun
  • Staples
  • Several bails of straw
  • Old blankets or towels
  • Water trough
  • Food trough
  • Shingles
  • Vinyl snap-together siding
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place one sheet of plywood on the ground where the shed will be located. At each corner, lift up the wood a bit and spray paint a dot just under the corner. These will be where the four posts will go.

    • 2

      Dig four holes that are 1 foot deep and slightly wider than the posts. Place one post in each hole, and ensure that they are exactly 1 foot in the ground so that the roof will be level when placed. Mix the cement according to the directions on the bag and pour it into the holes around the posts. Allow the cement to dry and cure for 24 hours.

    • 3

      Nail one sheet of plywood to the two posts that will support the back of the shed. The edges of the sheet should be flush with both the ground and the posts. Wiggle it to be sure that it can withstand gentle movement that may be caused by wind, rain or the goats themselves. If it wiggles away from the posts too much, add more nails until it is secured safely.

    • 4

      Cut one sheet of plywood in half so that it creates two 4 foot by 4 foot squares. These will become the sides of the shed. Nail one of them to each side's posts so that they are flush with the ground, posts and back of the shed. Again, wiggle them to make sure that they are properly secured and add more nails if needed.

    • 5

      Nail the last piece of plywood to the top of the posts and walls. Nail it at each corner so that it is secured to the posts underneath. Take a staple gun and staple around the sides and back to secure the top to the sides and back of the shed.

    • 6

      Dig a hole that is 2 inches by 4 inches wide and 3 inches deep in the center of the shed. Place the raw lumber that is 4 feet, 3 inches long in the hole and wedge it tightly against the top of the shed. Replace dirt around the bracing post. From the top of the shed, nail the top piece of plywood to the brace you have just placed below.

    • 7

      Snap together the vinyl siding and cover the sides and back of the shed. This will help keep the goats dry and make the shed appear more finished.

    • 8

      Nail shingles on the top of the shed so that the entire roof is covered and no water penetrates it. You should also overhang the shingles on all sides by about 1 inch so that rainwater runs off easily.

    • 9

      Place food and water troughs at the edge of the opening so that you can reach them easily. Spread several bails of straw on the inside of the shed and give your goats old blankets or towels to lay on.