We have always used the philosophy with our goat herd that you buy the best bucks you can find and you can breed your does up from there. We have 4 very nice bucks that reside here. Unfortunately, they got the short end of the stick when it came to a barn. In fact, their "barn" is just a slapped together shelter that keeps them dry (for the most part) during rainy weather.
Pitiful isn't it? 
One of the goals that we set for this year is to provide them with proper accomodations, and Bob started work on it on May 27.
Keep in mind we are poor homesteaders, we have to buy materials a bit at a time. I was able to shear a herd of llamas to help pay for the roofing materials...which is the most expensive part of the whole structure.
Bob has been digging out to level the soil...not an easy task when you consider we live on top of iron ore rock. It is everywhere. Here are the big pieces he's dug out so far....I plan to use them to make a little patio at the entrance of the new buck barn.
The new barn will be 28' X 14'. It will have 4 stalls that are 6' X 6'. There will be 4 outdoor runs attached to the stalls, and the runs will all lead to the big buck pen. This way we will have the option of allowing all 4 boys into the big pen, keeping them confined in the run and stall, or just in the stall....etc. The barn will also have a nice sized room for hay and feed storage....and an open side for garden supplies, and room for a bench for trimming or hoof trimming. In other words, the bucks will be pretty self-contained PLUS I'll have room for my garden soils and flower pots so that they don't have to clutter the milkroom or the patio.The roof is well started.
We are hoping to finish the project before the boys come into rut!
We are hoping to finish the project before the boys come into rut!