You could also use 4” pvc and drill holes in the top to put the ends of the cattle fence into. Then connect all 4 corners with elbows. Much lighter but you’d have to stake it down.
I saw a chicken coop build on Haxman’s channel where he ripped strips of that black plastic landscape edging and then glued and stapled them to the underside of the skids to help them slide along the ground easier.
All thread is expensive, and so is custom metal work, use something like chainlink fence top rail, drill a hole through the skid and pin the rail in place with a lag bolt (drill the wood and metal together with bit for lag bolt size, then pull out the metal and drill it out just enough for the bolt to force its way in when using a ratchet to drive the bolt home. You did the hard part when you drilled the hole. I like the idea of metal as well because it it a high traffic area and it will also snag while you drag, so thank you for the inspiration. Hope I could knock some cost of this project for some of you.
Yeah, drill press and Forstner bit or you could even use a spade bit with either drill press or drill. Make sure to use a light colored tarp or you may end up with a portable "animal oven". Thanks Austin!!
Austin, I've used something similar for a mare and her foal when they were the only ones. Once the other mares foaled out, within 2 weeks of the first to the last, they were moved into a field that had a 3 sided structure that could accommodate everyone with no fights between the mates. Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.
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The next time you have to do this and don’t want to lift an enormous (and incredibly heavy) beam up to a drill press you may (or may not) have, I would cheat. Put the beam up on a table or sawhorses aligned so you’re going to drill horizontally. Grab a piece of string and tie a washer on each end. Hang the string by one of the washers on the drill bit when you put it in the drill. Now look down from above on the drill bit as you move. This allows you to keep it straight from a left/right perspective. And as you drill if the washer/string doohickey moves forward then you’re angled down. If it moves back then you’re angled up. Keep the washer from “walking” and you’ll have a level hole. Then if you have to drill the second half from the other side it should meet pretty well. Also, that allthread must be crazy expensive and heavy. If you used a lap joint to attach either 2x4s or 4x4s you could have a strong joint that would help protect even the weaker 2x4 and give you a cheaper option. Plus, a 2x4 or 4x4 in the back would help you build any back wall you wanted. I mean, I know I’m 2 years late to the party on this video, but maybe these tips will help someone at some point.
Suggestion on the back wall. you'd made the suggestion about using plywood, but the weight might be an issue. It might be possible to put another piece of fencing up there, an just use bolt cutters to make it the follow the angle of the arch. It would at least be lighter.
I think having tarp in the back would depend on where you live. In Texas, I think it would be better to have it open so there is better ventilation. I'm thinking doing 3 cattle panels for cows too. Adding 10 or 12 inch diameter wheels would make it easier to pull. It's very similar to a chicken tractor I'm building. I didn't think about using this for a cattle shade. Thank you.
Check out Lowes they have a kit called the spider hole kit I don't have one yet but I like the advertising so am thinking of getting one for myself. It looks like it would be a lot of help here no the farm
Tried it with goats didn't work out well. They jumped on the sides and collapsed the whole thing. It was like a fun playground to them. They would do it when other goats were inside. One of them got their heads stuck in the cattle panel. After that I scraped this idea.
the fostner bit is self drilling do not pilot them, if the bit don't pull itself in get a new one , but make sure the tip is clean. Those can break your wrist if not holding good.
Homesteady thanks for the timely response. Next spring we are adding beef calves and sheep for the first time and we are planning a moveable shelter similar to this.
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I've watched some of your videos that have a huge larger wobble mess going on. Why you so rude over what he wanted to do for HIS project for a temporary fix. Dang.
Animal safety is important and yes winds will take this down. None of my wobble mess have blow done yet even in tropical storms..lol a little framing would go along way to make this safer..
@@hollandspinehaven2634 The wobble mess I was talking about you have, doesn't have framing. And it would fly in tropical winds. If you say this will fall apart, you are saying yours will for sure fall apart. I think you are just looking down your nose at others is all you Keep doing. if animal safety is your concern you best be pulling a lot of your stuff down.
Wow really I think this family would want to know that there is a safety risk. Your the one attacking me. My shelters have gone through 2 hurricanes..so I think they are solid. My mobile goat shelter has wall framing to stabilize the cattle panels.. cattle panels are not stable without this framing..
Wont the metal rods pose a hazard to a larger animal like a cow that may not see them because of the grass? I would think that building a structure with three sides and maybe a piece of paneling across the top would be sturdy without the rods. Could probably do most of it using PVC so that it is light weight. (Except maybe the back bottom piece which I would just use a 3rd piece of wood or rigid conduit.
You could also use 4” pvc and drill holes in the top to put the ends of the cattle fence into. Then connect all 4 corners with elbows. Much lighter but you’d have to stake it down.
Thank you so much for creating sharing this video
I saw a chicken coop build on Haxman’s channel where he ripped strips of that black plastic landscape edging and then glued and stapled them to the underside of the skids to help them slide along the ground easier.
All thread is expensive, and so is custom metal work, use something like chainlink fence top rail, drill a hole through the skid and pin the rail in place with a lag bolt (drill the wood and metal together with bit for lag bolt size, then pull out the metal and drill it out just enough for the bolt to force its way in when using a ratchet to drive the bolt home. You did the hard part when you drilled the hole. I like the idea of metal as well because it it a high traffic area and it will also snag while you drag, so thank you for the inspiration. Hope I could knock some cost of this project for some of you.
Cool... The only thing missing, is footage of the animals actually using it...!
Wish I had a side gig that made me this rich. All-thread? All the nuts and washers alone cost a bundle
movable animal shelter, very nice idea
Yeah, drill press and Forstner bit or you could even use a spade bit with either drill press or drill. Make sure to use a light colored tarp or you may end up with a portable "animal oven". Thanks Austin!!
Love it! I have goats and chickens and they need little places to get cover from the rain
We use a drill press with a Forstner bit, it works awesomely. I love yours, I think with some modification it would make a nice chicken tractor.
Your pups really like the brush-hog!!!!
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Austin, I've used something similar for a mare and her foal when they were the only ones. Once the other mares foaled out, within 2 weeks of the first to the last, they were moved into a field that had a 3 sided structure that could accommodate everyone with no fights between the mates. Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.
Great sled shelter! I would add som sheet metal to the 45*angle. It make everything move so nice.
I'd suggest using a cattle panel across the rear, which will act as bracing and reduce the chance that wind will flatten it.
Good idea 😊
What a great idea. Thanks.
Your shed looks great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I built an 8x10 shed for my kids in my backyard earlier this year using plans I got from *WoodBlueprints. Com* Clear directions and an accurate materials list...It was great for a novice builder like myself!
Nice animal shelter y’all!
The next time you have to do this and don’t want to lift an enormous (and incredibly heavy) beam up to a drill press you may (or may not) have, I would cheat. Put the beam up on a table or sawhorses aligned so you’re going to drill horizontally. Grab a piece of string and tie a washer on each end. Hang the string by one of the washers on the drill bit when you put it in the drill. Now look down from above on the drill bit as you move. This allows you to keep it straight from a left/right perspective. And as you drill if the washer/string doohickey moves forward then you’re angled down. If it moves back then you’re angled up. Keep the washer from “walking” and you’ll have a level hole. Then if you have to drill the second half from the other side it should meet pretty well.
Also, that allthread must be crazy expensive and heavy. If you used a lap joint to attach either 2x4s or 4x4s you could have a strong joint that would help protect even the weaker 2x4 and give you a cheaper option. Plus, a 2x4 or 4x4 in the back would help you build any back wall you wanted.
I mean, I know I’m 2 years late to the party on this video, but maybe these tips will help someone at some point.
Nice! Thank you for sharing the step by step process.
How long were the pipes you used. Did not catch that while watching video
My wife just saw this video and threw another piece of paper with this plan on it into my job jar.
Suggestion on the back wall. you'd made the suggestion about using plywood, but the weight might be an issue. It might be possible to put another piece of fencing up there, an just use bolt cutters to make it the follow the angle of the arch. It would at least be lighter.
Great idea Terry!
That looks like a good sturdy shelter. Nice design, but it would be pretty heavy for most women to move about
No way woman are strong
I think with small wheels it would be possible for anyone to pull it. 💅
Brilliant!
How long are the skids? And also, what are the dimensions of the pipe?
I think having tarp in the back would depend on where you live. In Texas, I think it would be better to have it open so there is better ventilation.
I'm thinking doing 3 cattle panels for cows too. Adding 10 or 12 inch diameter wheels would make it easier to pull.
It's very similar to a chicken tractor I'm building. I didn't think about using this for a cattle shade. Thank you.
Thanks for making this video. Going to try to make this as well. How is it holding up?
It looks kind of like a conestoga shelter. Maybe add a bench seat in the front for the children; really get your exercise :)
how does this hold up with heavy winds?
My goats would eat the tarp
what about PVC for skids instead. Pin it to the ground as you would a tent ... much lighter to pull around.
Where in the heck did you get those thread all rods and I had to have been very expensive
Nice music
Check out Lowes they have a kit called the spider hole kit I don't have one yet but I like the advertising so am thinking of getting one for myself. It looks like it would be a lot of help here no the farm
How does this work for high winds?
Tried it with goats didn't work out well. They jumped on the sides and collapsed the whole thing. It was like a fun playground to them. They would do it when other goats were inside. One of them got their heads stuck in the cattle panel. After that I scraped this idea.
I would use a lighter one for me ,,, but thank you for the specs for this !
#askhomesteady....The goats don't eat the tarp? Cool mobile shed.
I like the design and am interested in using it for sheep. Can you tell me what the inside dimensions are?
the fostner bit is self drilling do not pilot them, if the bit don't pull itself in get a new one , but make sure the tip is clean. Those can break your wrist if not holding good.
Is it big enough for 2 cows?
Hmm.... depends on size of cows and temperament I guess 😆 I saw ours use it, but didn’t notice if both at once did
Homesteady thanks for the timely response. Next spring we are adding beef calves and sheep for the first time and we are planning a moveable shelter similar to this.
Your shed looks great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I built an 8x10 shed for my kids in my backyard earlier this year using plans I got from *WoodBlueprints. Com* Clear directions and an accurate materials list...It was great for a novice builder like myself!
thea make a longer shaft bit for what your doing.
What are the dimensions of this?
Cow panel across the back maybe
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It should be on wheels. Make it easier to move
🤦♂️What about wheels?
Lawnmower wheels, even the large diameter ones, wouldn't add much to the cost and could benefit some.
@@kenlee5015 The only reason for skids is snow sliding or landing in water.
Who's horse
That mightnnot hold up in high winds.. it is a wobble mess...
I've watched some of your videos that have a huge larger wobble mess going on. Why you so rude over what he wanted to do for HIS project for a temporary fix. Dang.
Animal safety is important and yes winds will take this down. None of my wobble mess have blow done yet even in tropical storms..lol a little framing would go along way to make this safer..
@@hollandspinehaven2634 The wobble mess I was talking about you have, doesn't have framing. And it would fly in tropical winds. If you say this will fall apart, you are saying yours will for sure fall apart. I think you are just looking down your nose at others is all you Keep doing. if animal safety is your concern you best be pulling a lot of your stuff down.
Wow really I think this family would want to know that there is a safety risk. Your the one attacking me. My shelters have gone through 2 hurricanes..so I think they are solid. My mobile goat shelter has wall framing to stabilize the cattle panels.. cattle panels are not stable without this framing..
Wont the metal rods pose a hazard to a larger animal like a cow that may not see them because of the grass? I would think that building a structure with three sides and maybe a piece of paneling across the top would be sturdy without the rods. Could probably do most of it using PVC so that it is light weight. (Except maybe the back bottom piece which I would just use a 3rd piece of wood or rigid conduit.