The gambrel barn with a lean-to areas offers shelter for calving season. Wind protection is key. “Cold north winds can kill a calf,” Vap Construction founder Jeff Vap said. “It’s important to think about the direction your facility faces to best prevent wind exposure for your younger animals.”
Depending on the snow load in your area, it’s important to design barn doors in a way that they will not require clearing to provide emergency assistance to an animal.
For larger operations with multiple people on a calving crew, your barn might need to include an area for a warm break or a place to keep notes about your herd so that information is shared between shifts.
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Depending on the expected temperatures of your calving season, it may be advantageous to insulate the entire barn.
