10×14 goat shelter plans with storage, plans include a free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), shopping list, cutting list, and step-by-step instructions with drawings.
A shopping list is included, since lumber can be purchased in different sizes study the cut list to see what works best for you.
Floor
Walls
Front Wall Frame
Back Wall Frame
Inside Wall Frame
Right/Left Wall Frame
Rafters
Storage Floor
Siding
Roof
Door
Trim
Cut two 4×6’s to 14′ long.
Cut three 4×6’s to 10′ long.
Assemble the floor frame as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ deck screws.
Front Wall Frame:
Cut two 2×4’s to 14′ long. Cut nine 2×4’s to 7′ 4 1/2″ long. Cut four 2×4’s to 6′ 6″ long. Cut six 2×4’s to 7″ long.
Cut two 2×4’s to 3′ 3″ long. Cut one piece of 1/2″ plywood to 3 1/2″ x 3′ 3″. Cut two 2×4’s to 3′ 10 1/2″ long. Cut one piece of 1/2″ plywood to 3 1/2″ x 3′ 10 1/2″. Assemble the header using 3 1/2″ nails as shown on illustration below.
Assemble the front wall as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Back Wall Frame:
Cut two 2×4’s to 14′ long. Cut eleven 2×4’s to 5′ 8 1/2″ long. Assemble the back wall frame as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Inside Wall Frame:
Cut two 2×4’s to 9′ 5″ long. Cut six 2×4’6 to 5′ 8 1/2″ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut to size and install the 1/2″ plywood wall siding to the inside wall using 2″ nails.
Right/Left Wall Frame:
Cut four 2×4’s to 9′ 5″ long. Cut twelve 2×4’s to 5′ 8 1/2″ long. Assemble as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Use 3 1/2″ nails to attach the walls to the floor frame.
Cut eight 2×4’s to 11′ 10 3/8″ long, cut the top and bottom ends as shown on illustration below.
Cut the top end of the rafters as shown on illustration above.
Cut the bottom end of the rafters as shown on illustration above.
The rafters are installed 24″ O.C., install as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut two 2×4’s to 1′ 7 1/4″ long, two 2×4’s to 1′ 3 1/8″ long, two 2×4’s to 11″long, and two 2×4’s to 6 7/8″ long. Notch the top of the 2×4’s and install as shown on illustration above.
Cut a 2×4 to 9′ 1″ long. Install as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut and remove the 2×4 bottom plate from door opening as shown on illustration above.
Measure and cut 3/4″ plywood floor to size, install plywood floor using 2″ deck screws.
Cut 2×4 blocking to size and install to the front and back as shown on illustration above.
Cut to size and install t1-11 exterior siding using 2″ finishing nails.
Cut out door opening, the siding that is cut out will be used to make door.
Cut seven 2×4’s to 16′ long for the purlins. Install as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Measure and cut 2×4 blocking and install between the purlins as shown on drawing above.
Install metal corrugated roofing panels.
Cut two 2×4’s to 6′ 8 1/2″ long, cut one 2×4 to 3′ 7″ long. Install the 2×4’s to the door opening using 2 1/2″ finishing nails.
Use the t1-11 exterior siding from the door opening to build the storage door. Measure and cut 2×4’s to size and install as shown on illustration above. Nail 2″ nails through the siding and into the 2×4’s.
Install hinges to the door and install door to shelter.
Cut five 1×6’s to 3′ 7 1/2″ long. Cut two 1×6’s to 2′ 11 1/2″ long. Cut one 1×6 to 3 11 1/2″ long, cut 40.5-degree angle cuts on both ends in the same direction. Install as shown on illustration above using 1 1/2″ deck screws.
Install hinges to gate and install to shelter.
Measure and cut 1×4 to size for corner trim. Install corner trim using 2″ finishing nails.
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This is a great design! Thanks for sharing it. My only suggestions for improvement is on the gate/door (and even this might not be needful for everyone). Unless your paddock setup provides a fenced separation between the stall and the storage room, I’d suggest using Dutch doors on the storage unit. When you are in there, you’ll need light. If you have to keep the door open for that light, you’ll likely have a lot of company! My Nubian goats are like puppies — they love to be wherever I am — so I’ve started using Dutch doors on nearly all my buildings for this reason. The second suggestion is similar but for a different reason: put an upper gate on your stall as well. In my area we have a heavy predator load (cougar, bobcat, coyote and even the occasional wolf). I keep several guardian dogs — but having the ability to completely close the stall is just an added layer of security. The double gate (“Dutch”) enables me to do this. It is also handy when I need to isolate an animal due to illness or kidding. They still get sunshine and air if the upper gate is open, but they are securely contained by the lower door. All in all, to me it’s not a lot of work for the added benefits.
Mike PaulisGreat project!! No major hiccups, order list was spot on. Only needed the tools I already had on hand. Couldn’t ask for a better finished product for the plan. We used the T-1 11 cut out on the pen as a Dutch door and added some latches to hold it open. Also added some shelving in the hay storage for treats, halters and leashes. Hung a white board for keeping track of meds and birthdays too.
Thank you so much for putting these plans out there it saved us thousands of dollars and made me a hero to my wife and kids!
If I could add photos I would in a heartbeat!!
I have a question…. might be silly by how did you attach the shelter to the ground? I was thinking about using cement blocks to attach the 4×6 base…. I was told to cement 4×4’s as a post and cemented 24” deep into ground. Is this really necessary? I appreciate your feedback. I’m attempting this project by myself.
