Building a Simple Shed for the Small Farm or Homestead - The FHC Show, ep 31

In this latest episode #31 of The Farm Hand's Companion Show, Pa Mac begins a short series on building a "tiny" barn for the small farm or homestead. (It's finally time to get out of the weather while milking his milk cow.) And it all begins with building a simple, old-fashioned shed. Pa Mac shows you how, using simple tools, a few trees, and some age-old farming wisdom. If you need a small shed or barn for your livestock, here's where it starts...and you can do it yourself.
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[@DeepSouthHomestead]

I love that you build using what's from the land. It's a dying art these days. Hoping to see more farm projects.

[@Travos69]

Knew I recognized your picture. Deepsouth makes great content too. Really wanna build your smokehouse but I have a few other things going. Building a flight cage for quail atm.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Comin' right up, Deep South! Thanks again for watchin'

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

It’s absolutely free and your using, re-using, recycling, repurposing and reclaiming!‼️👷‍♂️‼️🇨🇦🪚🔨

[@michaeljamesgeorge4223]

Wow Danny and Mrs Wanda awesome! I found this channel on David the Goods playlist. I love all y'all. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@LanceSheppard]

Hey Pa, that one simple sayin, "it don't have to be perfect, it just has to be." Has saved me from my self trying to perfect things around the homestead. God bless you and your family. As always yall are in our prayers! Happy spring!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Saved me from a lot of self-propagated perfectionist punishment, too, once I finally discovered the notion. Once you let go, you find that ever' once in a while, something'll work out nearly perfect! Thanks for your prayers, Lance.

[@stephenrice4554]

Tulip gave the appearance of enjoying the pole pulling . No use keeping a cow and mooing yourself . 👍🇬🇧

[@seraphin_creates]

cant wait to see this being taken to a tiny barn. your show is one of the hidden gems on youtube!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Carl!

[@Betterhose]

I hope Tulip gets sufficiently rewarded for helping you skid the logs, powering your molasses mill and giving milk. She is a good girl 🐄😉

[@farmhandscompanion]

I'll pass that along, J R. Thank you for watchin'

[@dlbuffmovie]

I was JUST thinking about poor Tulip, working so hard!!! LOL

[@farmhandscompanion]

She doesn't work that often. 99.9% of her days are pure bovine bliss, believe me.

[@justinbressler7773]

I share these videos with my students, to help show them how powerful the persistent person can be. Thank you for these, I’ve been watching since the beginning and have learning from each video

[@farmhandscompanion]

Tell the class Pa Mac says "Hey!" And thank you for watchin' the show, Justin.

[@7secondcommute]

To God be the glory... amen!!

[@farmhandscompanion]

That's right, Christopher

[@paulinhoduartedossantos2212]

Indeed you are a hidden gem.

[@andrewharrowfield9487]

This is the best show. You remind me of my grandfather

[@farmhandscompanion]

I'm honored, Andrew. Thank you for watchin'

[@josiahdrews4622]

Congrats on 6 million total views for the channel

[@farmhandscompanion]

I hadn't even realized it, Josiah. Thank you for lettin' me know, and thank you for watchin'!

[@reqinpace]

I recently started watching your video's and subscribed to your channel Pa Mac! This episode is much appreciated. You are my hero, truly. I don't know if you have seen the documentary 'Grandfather', but I hope you'll be able to do what you love for a long time to come. Much love from Holland! :)

[@farmhandscompanion]

Welcome to the show, Abdulkadir! I appreciate your takin' time to watch.

[@mattvarney8384]

Your videos inspired me to build my own goat barn, I gave way to much thought to materials for way to long and it never got built. After watching your videos I went and cut some logs and scavenged other wood here and there and I up and did it now I’ve got some happy goats, keep making these videos!

[@farmhandscompanion]

That's the kind of thing I like to hear, Matt. Thank you so much for watchin'

[@BryceThe2011]

I'm so glad you are still making videos. Your love for God and land inspires me on my journey.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you so much, Scott. I appreciate that

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Mutual support from 🇨🇦🤝🇨🇦🤝

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you GBL

[@nitberla]

So happy to see u back!

[@jorgemrivera5973]

I'm so glad I find your channel the best thing in youtube thanks for sharing.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Very kind of you to say, Jorge

[@jorgemrivera5973]

@@farmhandscompanion Your videos take me back to grandpa finca `` farm´´ The old man teach me so many things especially love for animals , carpentry , nature and everything in between . Then i find your channel and realized how bless we are ... I apologize if something does not make sense but I'm a spanish speaker and writer ...

[@farmhandscompanion]

A love and thankfulness for God's creation, our heritage, and those that preceded us is universal language. No apology necessary, my friend.

[@TheBereangirl]

Go Tulip!💕 She's such a good cow, I love Jerseys -- the most beautiful cows in the world! When I told my husband I wanted one (which is silly 'cause we live in town, mind you) he confidently said, "Only if there is a mini Jersey." You should have seen the look on his face when I showed him a mini Jersey.😏😂

[@farmhandscompanion]

Sounds to me like you've got permission to go get one. The look on his face will be even more entertaining when he finds it in his back yard one morning next week.

[@TheBereangirl]

@@farmhandscompanion lol, right?😂😂😂

[@InviernoAustral]

You’ve taught myself and the family so much: we all watch your videos and admire your ingenuity and ethic. We even built a log cabin for our birds just like you showed us (roof coming soon) Thanks Pa Mac! Would you encourage upstart homesteaders to get a cow like Tulip? She seems just the right size for work and more.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Bretton. Please send photos of your progress to our FB page if convenient. As for a cow, stay tuned...family cow shows comin' up real soon. (And yes, I wish everybody had a cow; but as I tell folks, you need to love the whole nine yards of havin' a milk cow...and not just a glass of milk)

[@biggkidd71]

Thank you! Can't wait to see you close it in.

[@russlee650]

I was just looking up things for a little shed and you just posted this! My lucky day!

[@austinjacobhunter]

Excellent!! Going to build one just like yours. Bought a 20 acres farm in East Tennessee and they totally let it go. It's made for some nice nice trees for this exact project. Thank you for the step by step. 👍👍

[@bobbynash282]

Well well well this is what l need to see thanks from alabama.I told you before but this is my favorite channel.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I'm so glad you enjoy it, Bobby. Good to hear from you as always, and thank you so much for watchin'

[@dougdavis7640]

So glad you posted a new one! The family and I truly enjoy your videos, the education, and of course the humor! Keep up the great work!!!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Daddy D. Tell the family Pa Mac says "Hey!"

[@OldeCountryHomesteading]

Always love your videos Pa Mac! You have been a helpful inspiration for me to continue into my farming path. My family hasn't farmed since the 50's I am trying as a almost 29 year old man, to return my family to farming. Growing up with grandparents was helpful, but watching someone do it, makes it easier, not as much as a hands on experience, but, close enough to learn something!

[@farmhandscompanion]

As my mama always said, "You can do near 'bout anything you set your mind to doin'. " Thanks for commentin', Old Country Farmin'

[@OldeCountryHomesteading]

@@farmhandscompanion A little bit more every year. Experimenting. haven't gotten into livestock, i only live on 1 acre right now. got a bit garden spot. about an 8th of the acre. Grew my own tobacco last year, 124 plants. This year thanks to your videos, i will try syrup sorghum. The rox orange variety. any suggestions for me would be welcomed. I live in NW PA. Thanks again for being an inspiration to a young man like myself. God bless you all.

[@farmhandscompanion]

You, too.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job with the barn and shed shanty build. It’s going to be great. Really appreciate your sharing with us. 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks Old Dawg!

[@BrandonHall916]

I’m building a shed right now! Great timing

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

What a cool channel, I can't believe I haven't found it till now considering all the homestead channels I watch. I love using the cow as a tractor for the wood hauling lol

[@farmhandscompanion]

Glad you're enjoyin' it, Glorified Gremlin! thanks for watchin'

[@southerngardenesse]

Excellent video! Happy milking.

[@vincentapa1376]

That Tulip is a worker!

[@farmhandscompanion]

And a milker, and a good mama, and a producer of vast amounts of fertilizer. Thanks for watchin', Vincent

[@reggiebarboza6711]

You inspire me to go out and try new simple things. Cheers from Middle Tennessee

[@farmhandscompanion]

That makes me happier than just about anything anybody could say, Reggie.

[@fil4428]

Just Yesterday I was looking for another video. Awesome video as Always!

[@TB_Production_aka_TB_76]

There's a much easier way to get rid of all that bark. Just throw the poles in to some goates, and away it goes automatically, and both you and the goates are happy 🐐 🌳🌲👍🏻

[@farmhandscompanion]

I've had goats, and used goats, were pleased with the work goats did, and may have goats again some day. And no offense to goat people, but most of the time I'm happy when I don't have goats.

[@farmlifeoffgrid]

Great Video!!! I have to say that's the first time I've seen a milk cow pulling brush and logs

[@hikerx9366]

Make sure the barn look as rustic as the way you build them. I love naturally aged wood and log structures.😁

[@farmhandscompanion]

That's the plan, Hiker X; thanks for watchin'

[@joshuaparsons9645]

3:12 into the video and I can already say.....new favorite channel.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you very much, Joshua

[@joshuaparsons9645]

@@farmhandscompanion Since watching this I have been working on my own shed/goat shelter. With the price of lumber these days...I harvested some locust polls. We have a tobacco barn, so I used old pine rails for the rest. I know it’s nothing big, but your video helped give me the idea.

[@stewko]

Tanks for video.

[@leonadubois249]

this was reminiscent of when I lived off grid. We built a 48x24 green house using the pine pole method and we used the horse to drag the poles! Love your videos!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you for watchin', Leona

[@BenSamara]

He should have hes own tv program

[@ductileiron98]

Them there bib overalls are gettin a bit worn! Hahaha, dig this channel as always!

[@lewerim]

I always giving a thumbs up around dither time you fork manure out the window. Almost every time. :)

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Erik

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Always love seeing you have a new video posted. Love your channel, and definitely appreciate all your hard work that goes into your projects, and your video editing. Keep up the excellent work!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate that, Crafty Crow!

[@driggerss]

Another great video!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks you so much

[@Fdeubcfhbbjhfd]

I have extreme anxiety most days. Thank always look forward to another video, it helps get my mind off the crazy stuff going on. Thank you 🙏

[@farmhandscompanion]

You're very welcome, BG. We'll get through.

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Quite interesting 🪚🔨‼️🇨🇦

[@twobaysmorehay]

Love watching. Would live to see how to make a manure spreader. Not a drag but a trailer that self rotates with the wheels...using a chain. Unless there's a magical way without a chain? Don't know how long a belt would last.

[@paulinhoduartedossantos2212]

Wow I truly love. And here I am a new subscriber.

[@arnold4333]

That was awesome can’t wait for more

[@steveww1507]

I love watching this stuff

[@fergusonto-2032]

Your an awesome guy w / a great attitude & sense of humor , this video is very helpful as I’m needing to build a shed to keep my Harry Ferguson TO-20 tractor under , Thankyou for sharing & May God continue to richly bless you and your family , Greetings from Dueling Acres Farm

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you for watchin'

[@Ken43952]

Always a great video.

[@allengina1091]

Hahaha I love this barn wow.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Gina

[@Faith-vl4lv]

Another excellent video. I wish I had half the knowledge you have when it comes to traditional living

[@farmhandscompanion]

If you want it, Robby, you can get it. I know you can.

[@FinnGriffin]

Awesome video! Keep them coming!

[@johngallagher2313]

Enjoyed the video as I do all of them. Tulip says the boss man needs him a mule. LOL

[@farmhandscompanion]

Truth be told, she'd probably add more choice words than that. Thanks for watchin', John

[@BrianBerriosOne]

Ahhh more inspiration for our homestead.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you for watchin' the show, Brian

[@awldune]

I always enjoy your videos

[@hootnannyhomestead8338]

O how I wish I were your neighbor. I would milk Tulip fur ya. I miss milking so much. ~Nanny~

[@farmhandscompanion]

That would be nice. Sure you don't want to move?

[@hootnannyhomestead8338]

never know!! Lol

[@pietrolisciotto3243]

the best

[@denislosieroutdoors]

Love the simple idea of this shed good point of removing the sap wood before burring cedar poles, from southeast Canada thanks for sharing... Denis

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thanks for watchin'

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Enjoyed the show

[@ciphercode2298]

I've got one of those build yourself sheds from lowes that quickly became to small. I'm adding on 2 sidesheds much like you did with your pole barn you built. I'm milling me up some red oak boards for board and batten siding and using locust posts. Recycling some old tin from property I bought down the road that has an old mobile home on it. I will have to buy hinges,but besides that and a little sweat equity it's pretty well free,and will more than double my tool storage space. You're an inspiring fella,thanks a bunch.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hearin' of all your hard work makes it worthwhile for me, Cipher Code. Thanks for commenin'

[@awy1977]

I love these kinds of videos and have subscribed to your channel. My family has a couple hundred acres in west Kentucky. I hope to retire back there and would love to try to build something simple like this as a shed for a small tractor or just a shade place for livestock.

[@arkansasjonesy]

Great video sir!

[@TheRedneckprepper]

Looks like your doing well neighbor ? that was some cold snap we had this winter !

[@farmhandscompanion]

Yes, it was. You recognized that snow, I'm sure.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

@@farmhandscompanion IS THAT WHAT IT WAS ? IT GOT COLD , THEN A 6 HR, SCARE OF NO POWER . FUN STUFF, LOL

[@cosmopezzolla996]

Always brings a smile when I see a new video on your channel! Love seeing Tulip helping out too! About how long did that take you and does anyone give you a hand? I look forward to watching this structure transform! Thanks for the great videos, wishing you and your family the best!

[@farmhandscompanion]

You are so kind, Cosmo. Thank you for watchin'

[@1acrehomesteader43]

I really enjoyed this video. Don't know why it has taken KZbin so long to show me your channel. Subbed right away! 👍 👍 👍

[@farmhandscompanion]

I don't know either. Some things are a mystery to me, but not my thankfulness for you watchin' and subscribin'

[@JamesCouch777]

I live in northern Arkansas. Loved the cow skidding logs. We used horses but a dual purpose cow is a great idea.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Come on down and visit us at the mercantile some day, James

[@JamesCouch777]

@@farmhandscompanion would love to stop by.

[@squirrellyacres]

Pretty cool build. We're going to try and build a wood shed this year from wood on our property. thanks for sharing.

[@farmhandscompanion]

you're very welcome!

[@fn6553]

My back hurts just watching you peel the bark off.

[@farmhandscompanion]

My back hurts again just hearin' you say you watched it. But thanks for watchin' anyway, FN!

[@cjennmom]

I’m watching all these fantastic building videos and am wondering - will you show the why’s and where’s of putting in lightning rods to the buildings or fences?

[@bigal7454]

I would love to see a video about teaching the cow to pull things with the harness.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Me too, Big Al. Let's do it.

[@drew6950]

I miss you when you're gone.

[@judya.shroads8245]

You're going to work Daisy into the ground. Give her a bonus.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I'm pretty sure she'll consider the shed a bonus the next time we have a freezin' rain. Thanks for watchin', Judy!

[@chainsawguy4379]

Good video, thank you. A bit too many commercials though.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate that, thank you. Helps pay the bills though.

[@prepperinireland2240]

Did I hear the old Scots tune "Johnnie Cope" in there somewhere? LOVE this video btw. Thank you for making it.

[@farmhandscompanion]

You've got a good ear, Trish!

[@prepperinireland2240]

@@farmhandscompanion I'm Scottish (though now living in Ireland :) )

[@farmhandscompanion]

No wonder. You're probably my distant kinfolk (from about a dozen generations back). Thanks for watchin' the show, cousin!

[@prepperinireland2240]

@@farmhandscompanion Tapadh leat (thank you!) I wouldn't miss it. :)

[@farmhandscompanion]

Tha gaidhlig agad?

[@georgeschmitt8205]

Has to make you wonder how many 100 year old barns have 100 year old thoughts still hanging around inside that say " I shoulda done that different.... I'll be lucky if it lasts 10 years....First storm and it's coming down I bet."

[@farmhandscompanion]

Good thought, George.

[@Ham68229]

Consider notching the top poles and purlins together, using the a draw bore method. Just use a wooden peg. I absolutely hate tin roofs. Even though you created "shade" and a place to be under during "weather", you've actually created an open sided oven per say. That tin amplifies the sun's heat unfortunately. Great video as always. Cheers :)

[@mwilliamshs]

Physically impossible for galvanized steel roofing to amplify radiant heat energy from the sun. Impossible. Regardless of color, shape, angle, height or thickness, it's impossible.

[@TheBereangirl]

Lol...What a "nice" backhanded compliment.😏

[@vladabocanek3703]

I always wonder, why pole-peeler has so long handle? Everybody seems to be using only front half of it. :)

[@everettreed2730]

How deep are you setting them peckerpoles?

[@Max.M.]

How much chickens and roosters have you ?

[@hongtanke]

I'm very confused , I thought you built one in Arkansas already.

[@WilliamTMusil]

Hiya

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Great little shed! I'm interested in the music for this video. Who was it and where would I buy their music?😊🐝❤

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey Deborah, The music comes from my "Homemade" album. All the tunes on the FHC Show, are available for purchase and download on a number of fine online music outlets like iTunes and Amazon Music, etc.? music.apple.com/us/album/homemade/1213324248 Thank you so much for askin'! (and watchin'!)

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@farmhandscompanion You're welcome and thanks for the info.😊🐝❤

[@Lolicrafts]

How long do those untreated poles last in ground for you? Where I live we only expect them to go for 2-5 years, then they start to rot enough to be tipsy. Any tips on further waterproofing? I've heard gravel in the hole may help with drainage but have yet to try it.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Cedars in good shape generally will last the rest of my life. It's the other trees (oaks, hickories, gum, elm, pine) that don't last long enough to make it worth it. (1 to 2 years)

[@Lolicrafts]

@@farmhandscompanion Aha! Cedars are the trick then. Makes sense! Thanks for the reply.

[@danielscullion3422]

The opening shows you milking your cow in the barn.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Old barn in Tennessee. Watch episode 1, Daniel.

[@smithgabriel7900]

How can we keep the wood being eaten by mites

[@farmhandscompanion]

Shouldn't hurt it bad enough to damage anything if they do get to it. You'll just have tiny holes all in it. Kind of beautiful.

[@smithgabriel7900]

@@farmhandscompanion thank you sir

[@oakenbeard8884]

Not bad but even a slight pitch on that roof would have been better.

[@farmhandscompanion]

It's got a pitch, Ellie. Just tilt your head slightly to the left and you'll see it better. Thanks for watchin'!

[@oakenbeard8884]

@@farmhandscompanion Oh yeah! How did I miss it?

[@fordtechlife]

👍💪🇺🇲🔴👊🔧💯

[@TheLunarmonkey]

Wasnt the domestication of animal a wonderful thing for labour.

[@farmhandscompanion]

You got that right.

[@oldcountryman2795]

The obnoxious music ruins this video

[@farmhandscompanion]

So I suppose knowin’ the music’s all from homemade instruments wouldn’t change your opinion at all? farmhandscompanion.com/the-fhc-show/music-of-farm-hands-companion/