DIY Goat Shelter: With Plastic Pallets
DIY Goat Shelter
I’ve built many DIY goat shelters out of wood over the years, but this time I wanted to try something different— so I build a budget DIY goat shelter with plastic pallets. 🐐💡
Not only was it a fun project, but the results were surprisingly sturdy and practical. I created this step-by-step web page in case anyone else wants to try building their own plastic pallet goat shelter.
I bought these plastic pallets on Facebook Marketplace for $10 each, and the rest of the materials were either wood I had lying around or were donated. These plastic pallets are 40″ x 40″ square and about 4 inches high. The overall size of this goat shelter is 48 inches wide by 44 inches deep by 44 inches high.
The great thing about building this DIY goat shelter with plastic pallets instead of wood is that they come as one solid piece, so there are no gaps in between—making them perfect for the flooring and the sides.
Note About Roofs
We're using this goat shelter under several trees, which provides plenty of shade and helps keep it relatively cool. If you're placing your shelter out in an open field with no trees, canopy, or other type of cover, it can become extremely hot. I highly recommend adding a second roof. Creating a gap between the two layers of roofing significantly reduces heat buildup and helps keep the shelter cooler during the summer months.
Plastic Pallet Goat Shelter
In my opinion, building a goat shelter with plastic pallets is better than wood. 🛠️ Because they are made out of plastic, it makes them a little trickier to screw together. For this goat shelter, I decided to use two 4″x4″ posts in each corner in the back, as shown in the photos. I then used 3″ decking screws to secure the pallets to the posts. I put a total of 6 screws in each post: two at the top, two at the bottom, and two in the middle. That secures it really well.
For the roof, I added four 2″x4″s across and screwed a piece of plywood on top. The plywood was 50 inches wide and 60 inches long to create a lean. On top of the plywood, I nailed on some shingles that we had lying around. I was debating whether or not to leave a gap in the roof, and I decided to leave a small one so the heat can escape better. I hope you enjoy my goat housing ideas. Please share this page with anyone that’s as nuts about goats as we are! 🐾🐐
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My passion is helping goats and rescue animals.
Through my business I was introduced to a home builder by the name of Jerry Pounds. He owns and operates an animal rescue in Benson NC called “Old Cowboy Animal Rescue”. July 2020 I decided to visit the animal rescue and donate some of my time. When I got there, I fell in love with the goats and donkeys.
From that day forward through volunteering, awareness, donations and marketing it has been my top priority to help goats and donkeys in any way I can.
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