Re: [AlpacaTalk] Basement Barn

 

Gosh, sounds like an ideal barn to me! I love the sheltered aspect of the lower level being below-ground, and the openness to the south should admit all the light anyone could want.  The biggest issue to me is floorng and appropriate drainge (which, sadly, I didn't have done correctly, so I pay the price every year!).  If I were to do it over, I'd use a cement/tamped earth floor instead of poured cement, and I would install drains everywhere.
 

Judith Korff

LadySong Farm

Music to Your Wallet

Randolph, New York 14772 

Cell: (716) 499-0383

www.alpacanation.com/ladysong.asp

 

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From: Robert Stephens <robasia.alpacas@yahoo.com>
To: Alpaca Group <Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com>; Alpaca Talk <alpacatalk@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, April 14, 2010 11:16:44 AM
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Basement Barn

 

Hello all
Friends and clients are building a new barn and would like to utilize the lay of the land (hill) to build a 2 story barn. The majority of the alpacas would be kept on the lower level (basement) with only one side open and exposed to the south. Having natural light in this area is a concern of ours. They will have auto-waterers in this area and creep feeders for weaning crias. Do any of you have any suggestions/ concerns or things to avoid with this type of barn design for alpacas.
Thank you in advance,
Rob & Joanna Stephens
 

RobAsia Alpaca Ranch LLC
Rob & Joanna Stephens
Manitowoc, WIsconsin

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