Wow love your set up there Meg it is beautiful love seeing into critters
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It's @Alaskan's fault.
Probably...the wind report I saw said Alaska was the #1 windiest state
There ya go - that's confirmation for me.
Well Chicago wind is called "The Hawk." But they do love to brag.
It sounds like an old world concept! I have read that they used to keep livestock and living quarters in the same building which make a lot of sense in places with cold winters@Shadrach I got a few pictures today:View attachment 1999928The house starts before the bump out, between the man door and the window. This is the West side.
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This is the North end that faces the shop. Barn doors closed for calving, cuz... Wind. And it holds heat amazingly well. Yesterday it was -2° F outside and around 15° in the barn!
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This is the South end. Bird yard slash orchard. One of these days we'll get rid of that tan monstrosity
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East. Bulls are currently sharing digs with the goats. Hence the new wind break put up in the back. Goats have the biggest pen of any animal This is where the corrals are.
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Kitchen window looking at goat pen and calving jugs.
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And a better view
I'm not sure, I will have to ask my husband. I wish I had pictures from when it was just a barn. He said it was pretty rough.I like that a lot! Really great idea.
How long did it take to refurbish and alter?
Thanks, Penny! That's my favorite bitWow love your set up there Meg it is beautiful love seeing into critters
I'm embarrassed, I forgot Chicago was called "The Windy City." I've been OUT of Chicago for over 50 years
DD, there is a fabric panel with Lady and the tramp!Well Chicago wind is called "The Hawk." But they do love to brag.
It's @Alaskan's fault.
Probably...the wind report I saw said Alaska was the #1 windiest state