Don’t Build a Barn Until You Know This Rule

Описание: If I were building a barn from scratch, where would I start?

In this video, I walk through how I’d design a barn that works whether you’re starting with one stall or planning to grow over time. This isn’t about building the biggest or fanciest barn. It’s about designing something functional, flexible, and realistic for a working homestead.

I share the core components every barn needs, why a 12×12 stall is the ideal modular starting point, and how to lay things out so you can expand later without tearing things down or wasting money. If you’re building on a budget, dealing with winter weather, or trying to make daily chores easier, this approach will save you time and frustration.

I also show how stall layout, breezeway width, ventilation, access, and storage all work together — and what I think through before I ever start setting posts.

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In this video, I cover:

Where I’d start if I were building a barn small and in stages
Why I recommend 12×12 stalls for most homestead animals
How wide and tall a breezeway should be, and why it matters
How I plan for ventilation, light, and sanitation
What I build now vs. what I plan for later
How to design a barn that grows with your homestead

Whether you’re housing one dairy cow or working toward a larger setup, this barn layout works at nearly any scale.

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