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.
10×14 Goat Shelter Plans with Storage – Overview
10×14 Goat Shelter Plans with Storage – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
A shopping list is included, since lumber can be purchased in different sizes study the cut list to see what works best for you.
2 – 4×6 – 14′
3 – 4×6 – 10′
7 – 2×4 – 16′
4 – 2×4 – 14′
8 – 2×4 – 12′
7 – 2×4 – 10′
59 – 2×4 – 8′
3 – 1/2″ plywood – 4’x8′ sheet
2 – 3/4″ plywood – 4′ x 8′ sheet
12 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4′ x 8′ sheet
4 – 1×6 – 8′
8 – 1×4 – 8′
Hardware
3 1/2″ deck screws
2″ deck screws
3 1/2″ galvanized nails
2″ galvanized nails
2″ galvanized finishing nails
2 1/2″ finishing nails
4 – door hinge
1 – door handle
2 – door latch
corrugated roofing panels
roofing panel screws
Cutting List
Cutting List
Floor
2 – 4×6 – 14′
3 – 4×6 – 10′
Walls
Front Wall Frame
2 – 2×4 – 14′
9 – 2×4 – 7′ 4 1/2″
4 – 2×4 – 6′ 6″
6 – 2×4 – 7″
2 – 2×4 – 3′ 3″
1 – 1/2″ plywood – 3 1/2″ x 3′ 3″
2 – 2×4 – 3′ 10 1/2″
1 – 1/2″ plywood – 3 1/2″ 3′ 10 1/2″
Back Wall Frame
2 – 2×4 – 14′
11 – 2×4 – 5′ 8 1/2″
Inside Wall Frame
2 – 2×4 – 9′ 5″
6 – 2×4 – 5′ 8 1/2″
3 – 1/2″ plywood – 4’x8′ sheet (cut to size)
Right/Left Wall Frame
4 – 2×4 – 9′ 5″
12 – 2×4 – 5′ 8 1/2″
Rafters
8 – 2×4 – 11′ 10 3/8″
2 – 2×4 – 1′ 7 1/4″
2 – 2×4 – 1′ 3 1/8″
2 – 2×4 – 11″
2 – 2×4 – 6 7/8″
Storage Floor
1 – 2×4 – 9′ 1″
2 – 3/4″ plywood – 4′ x 8′ sheet (cut to size)
Siding
4 – 2×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
12 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4′ x 8′ sheet (cut to size)
Roof
7 – 2×4 – 16′
3 – 2×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
Door
2 – 2×4 – 6′ 8 1/2″
1 – 2×4 – 3′ 7″
4 – 2×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
5 – 1×6 – 3′ 7 1/2″
2 – 1×6 – 2′ 11 1/2″
1 – 1×6 – 3′ 11 1/2″ (40.5-degree angle cuts on ends, same direction)
Trim
8 – 1×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
Step 1 – Floor
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.
Step 2 – Walls
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.
Step 3 – Rafters
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.
Step 4 – Storage Floor
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.
Step 5 – Siding
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.
Step 6 – Roof
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.
Step 7 – Door
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.
Step 8 – Trim
Measure and cut 1×4 to size for corner trim. Install corner trim using 2″ finishing nails.
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.
Great 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.
What would a estimate cost for this project be? I really would like to build it this summer. Would it be big enough for four or so small goats or sheep?
In response to Joseph Taylor, I priced out just the wood for this project and came to a total of $1,070. Plus you’ll need to factor in the cost of the hardware. I do live in Montana for reference.
We built this goat shed but made it 10 by 12, instead of 10 by 14. We changed the dimensions to meet local code requirements to avoid the need for a permit. The directions were so easy to follow and exacting that it was easy to modify them to cut down by 2′. I will tell you honestly I’ve never done anything like this before and it was a breeze. The step-by-step directions and especially the shopping list were extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this project to anybody with some pygmy goats. My wife loves the tack Room and uses it to store hay straw feed and her goat tools. Thank you so much for these plants.
What a fantastic, thorough, well put together plan! I was so thankful for having this Goat Shed plan. Everything went smoothly and your material list was very accurate. Based on your feedback comments, I made some modifications as well. I did build out the dutch door for the goat side and added a window on the storage side. I also cut a hole in the wall on the storage side to be able to see the goats if need be. Finally, we added a bedding area two feet off the floor with a ramp so that the goats have a place to climb up and sleep if they choose to. When finished, my wife said the goat shed is prettier than our house. 😉
i built a 12×12 gable shed. the only issue was where the gussets were on the end of the trusses . more info on whereto place them would have helped i had to trim them so i could fill in with the t-11
I built this in early 2023 and I believe I estimated it to be about $1600 at that time. I made a few minor changes though. I used a different metal roofing than the simple corrugated panels shown and my wall between the storage area and the goat stall is plywood half-way up with 2″x4″ rectangular fencing from there to the ceiling so I can see into the stall from the storage area.
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.
Great 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.
We connected our using concrete tapcons. I put three on each side.
What type of lumber did you use? Pine, fir, pressure treated? It doesn’t say.thanks
What would a estimate cost for this project be? I really would like to build it this summer. Would it be big enough for four or so small goats or sheep?
In response to Joseph Taylor, I priced out just the wood for this project and came to a total of $1,070. Plus you’ll need to factor in the cost of the hardware. I do live in Montana for reference.
We built this goat shed but made it 10 by 12, instead of 10 by 14. We changed the dimensions to meet local code requirements to avoid the need for a permit. The directions were so easy to follow and exacting that it was easy to modify them to cut down by 2′. I will tell you honestly I’ve never done anything like this before and it was a breeze. The step-by-step directions and especially the shopping list were extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this project to anybody with some pygmy goats. My wife loves the tack Room and uses it to store hay straw feed and her goat tools. Thank you so much for these plants.
What a fantastic, thorough, well put together plan! I was so thankful for having this Goat Shed plan. Everything went smoothly and your material list was very accurate. Based on your feedback comments, I made some modifications as well. I did build out the dutch door for the goat side and added a window on the storage side. I also cut a hole in the wall on the storage side to be able to see the goats if need be. Finally, we added a bedding area two feet off the floor with a ramp so that the goats have a place to climb up and sleep if they choose to. When finished, my wife said the goat shed is prettier than our house. 😉
How much did it cost you?
i built a 12×12 gable shed. the only issue was where the gussets were on the end of the trusses . more info on whereto place them would have helped i had to trim them so i could fill in with the t-11
otherwise it went great
Is there somewhere that says what type of lumber. Is it pine, fir, pressure treated? I’m a novice. Thanks
Any chance we could get a version of this for horses? 😀
What is a cost estimate to build? Love it. Thanks!
I would like to know this as well!
I built this in early 2023 and I believe I estimated it to be about $1600 at that time. I made a few minor changes though. I used a different metal roofing than the simple corrugated panels shown and my wall between the storage area and the goat stall is plywood half-way up with 2″x4″ rectangular fencing from there to the ceiling so I can see into the stall from the storage area.