Which setup do you think is best

[nitrors4]

Please let me know which one you like and why. Also if you have any suggestions, please let me know. I have been struggling with the perfect setup for a few weeks now. Both buildings are 40x40 regardless, it is all about the internal layout.

Please note in the first picture the milk parlor is not 20x20. Forgot to delete that text.

[Minelson]

I like the second one because it seems more open. The freezer being next to the table may end up being a table top also with stuff set on it so it will be a pain when you want to open it. That's if it's a top lifting one. I would keep feed barrels locked up in the storage room. Actually, I keep my feed in the house! That way there is NO chance of any of my critters getting into it and less chance of mold and rodents.
Looks nice! now get off the drawing board and start building!

[crazygoatgal]

I personally like the second one best.

[nitrors4]

Feed barrels are locked all the time. Nothing is getting in trust me.

This is going to be a pole barn so I have already started putting in the poles. I have 13 of the 25 in place. I will get more done this weekend, but since my tractor is in the shop and I am digging the holes by hand things are slow. I sure do hate clay! Then I have to set the slab which means I have to have a finished floor plan. Until then I can move it all over and the core building stays the same.

[Alice In TX/MO]

I like #2 because you have access from storage to the milking area.

[Minelson]

Our barn is a pole barn too. 42X70 When we moved here it was unfinished so we had to finish it. We put cement in the front and isles. We rough surfaced it (against advice of others) Yes it's harder to sweep but it's safer for the horses and I have found it's been great for keeping my goats hooves trimmed! I let them play in there in the winter and they are always running around in there. We also added 2 horse stalls 14X14 (one is a goat pen now) a run in area for the horses, a chicken coop and work bench.
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