How to BUILD a PIG SHELTER (Small Scale) + COST

In this video I show you how I made this DIY Pig shelter/greenhouse/compost corner. Start to Finish. I also talk about cost and my plans with this setup. See below.
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Jason and Lorraine. In 2016 we sold most of our belongings and left the city in southern California to start a small homestead in the mountains of North Carolina. We left the city in search for a more minimal and intentional life. We became passionate about growing our own food and knowing what exactly is in our food after I (Jason) became diagnosed with cancer. Now 8 years in remission we as a family are on a journey to live our passions.
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[@eddierich6179]

I really appreciate that voiceover on the clip with Jonah. You said, "my farmer friend, Jonah". Not "My friend Justin's son" or anything else which positions him as anything other than your peer. Not only is Jonah smart and marture, and already pretty skilled at building things of his own, but he is a knowledgeable farmer, so it makes sense that you didn't refer to him like he is a child. But I think a lot of adults would not have spoken of him as a peer like you did, even ones who know him well. It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to have adult friends, especially through their teenage years. Adults who aren't their parents, who can be another resource for support and experiences. Glad to see you becoming one of those people for Jonah... I've always thought he would make a great apprentice for you!

[@iliv2bhap]

That would be a awesome future video!

[@suemcfarlane4199]

I so agree that kid put lots of adults reasoning ability to shame he’s a great problem solver but then his seems to often ask his opinion on stuff they can do and how they should do it

[@stevenvellekoop9316]

I build greenhouses for a living, and I have to say I’m really impressed with how you built this! There’s nothing you did here that I wouldn’t have done myself, great job!

[@libertymicrofarm6032]

I love that you took Justin’s idea and made it completely your own! You built/designed/improved it all from scratch! Great job!

[@Brifromscratch]

This is a NEXT LEVEL pig facility. Compost production, no mud, no soil destruction, no stink. Big fan here. -A

[@deballen6241]

I so appreciate your honesty. "Honestly folks I'm a little scared." I think you are gonna be just fine.

[@kailesancez]

I agree I think it will work out great for them. I actually like his idea better than the the pig port. Both of them are good idea's I just like this build better becuz it's multi purpose.

[@ronnisimmons9992]

Jason: I have rolled plastic upward, as you have for this demonstration, but the rain pools on the roll and created weight that you probably do not need nor want. If you would roll it under instead, the rain will run off and keep it relatively lightweight. Just a thought, before you get the pigs in there and have a harder time accomplishing unrolling and re-rolling. Love your videos.

[@seek2find]

Ronni Simmons Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom. :)

[@josecqneto]

Oh.. really smart

[@ldg2655]

Ronni Simmons : good tip!

[@carinavansteenbergen8324]

Great job! Great Idea!!

[@frazeeken]

If you roll it under the rain will just drip off

[@villagesteader3552]

That Jonah is a fine young man...and really handy with the tools and wood!

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Debra Bjornsen Yes Jonah is very smart 👍

[@mikka811]

You are so inspiring that’s it’s a pleasure and privilege to be enabled to follow your journey!

[@kayluster7671]

Don't be scared. After you built that beautiful, strong enclosure, you'll do fine. Have faith!

[@virginiareid5336]

Your structure is not only functional, but a great way to use the land available to you. I rather like the way it looks as well.

[@debbiemoore1561]

Love that sometimes you make it up as you go. It’s so encouraging to hear you say that you’re unsure and seeing you go forward anyway. You document whether it works or not and let us see that it’s ok to do the next thing even if you’re unsure. ❤️👍

[@johnchase4408]

"Jonah my Farmer Friend" Love it!

[@dyslexicsheeple931]

Can't wait for the family to have their first pigs. Greenhouse pig structure is perfect.

[@BrianFox]

Just one tip. Make sure you can bring a trailer up to the door. When its time to make Bacon they can walk in to the trailer on there own . One week before. Bring the trailer in and only feed them in the trailer. That way when it's time you can feed and close the door behind them. That way you and the pigs will have less stress. Good luck

[@danbil3214]

I like how it can convert to a greenhouse if you want. Nice job.

[@ajc7295]

Sow the land is leveling up! I’m so excited for you guys and I can’t wait for all the new content in 2020 😄

[@nldacus]

You could move the tin and cattle panels after you make some compost to the other half and grow a garden where the pigs were. Put up greenhouse plastic on half, save some $. And grow pigs on the other half. Then 2 years down the line that whole thing would have great compost in it.

[@ldirk58601]

Looks Great! Thanks to Bernice and her posse supervising :-) I learn a lot of little tricks while watching you build stuff.

[@AlpacaMade]

I've so looked forward to this build and it was worth it. It was an extra bonus to see the young master builder put in a cameo appearance to help you out. Time for a load of chips & some livestock ;)

[@steventucker2666]

I've watched yours and Mr. Rhodes channels a lot, but I have to say the way you bent that tubing was the neatest thing since indoor plumbing, my hat's off to you

[@marshasmith6320]

You’re gonna love raising pigs 🐖 🐖. We raised them when I was growing up. Me and my sister were in charge of “slopping the hogs” and taking the water hose and cleaning out the pig pen. It had a wooden floor. Got a lot of good bacon ham and sausage for sure. Those were the good ole days. You’ll be ready for two more pigs when you process the ones you raise. Loved the video!!!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

"The good old days" are coming back, thankfully.

[@Dimongrl88]

Jason, I rarely comment, I watched u do the cold room at the Rhodes and was impressed, but this structure is awesome!! Bless you guys!!

[@gaylef3477]

I really like the versatility of this structure. You are going to love having pigs. They are friendly, smart, clean and the bacon is so good!

[@wendyc.5769]

I’m so proud of you for persevering through your fears. Great job guys!!!

[@jeannel1065]

Nice build. I appreciate you telling your rationale for materials and construction methods as you went along. Now wood chips and bacon bits.

[@dianecharles881]

You are going to do fine ! Awesome pig shelter , and I can see a greenhouse in use after the pigs ! Great job Jason !

[@iartistdotme]

Keep on keeping on - the pig shelter looks great, multi-purpose and do-able. Good instructions! Great idea. Thanks for sharing this!

[@breluedtke3810]

I love how real you are as a homesteader. Doing it all by yourself until family shows to help. That’s totally our life too. ❤️

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Jason that is so nice and beautiful pig 🐷 shelter I love your video I really enjoy did you show us very clear sharp neet and clean, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🌱🎥👍👍👍

[@mm2093]

I just want you to know that this is one of the best how to videos I have seen on KZbin. You captured all the little details of the build in a clear concise way. Thanks!!

[@maureenthefirst1]

Looks great. Simple, flexible, not too expensive and sturdy. Great combination.

[@4KidsandaFarm]

We are so excited to see how this guys work for you! We’ve been watching you put this together on Instagram!

[@ezeeposse1]

Jason, I strongly advise that you consider a darker cover over the pigs' section as that white tarp will definitely not be enough protection on the pigs against the brutal NC sunshine during the hot summer days. You need to at least provide them with some solid shade protection from the sun or else they might have alternative health issues popping up regarding skin issues etc.

[@karenhorn6685]

You might be able to use a nontoxic stain or oil which would extend the life of your wood. Otherwise the elements will rot the baseboards in about 4 years. But if you apply an oil each fall they will last much longer. ☺from personal experience. Wonderful structure! So exciting!! Good job!

[@kaisenji]

Agreed. If I put anything on the ground save for the raised beds, its pre-treated. Even then, the wood is stained to last longer.

[@FieldFarmForest]

Karen Horn tung oil would work!

[@BrendaJMay]

AWESOME job on the pig shelter/greenhouse build Jason! Thanks for sharing it!👍🏻😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Much❤Love & God Bless🙏🏻😇🙏🏻😘

[@lighttheway9820]

Excellent job! We raised pigs for the first time last year and it was such a great experience that we're doing it again this year!! Best wishes!

[@denisebozung126]

Nicely done! Your explanation of the reasons for the various materials used shows you really thought this out well. I'll be interested in following your "piggy" journey and how well you'll do. Good luck!

[@shaniaa9287]

Scared but excited at the same time and because they're easy.... you're going to be pleasantly surprised 😄👍. Great video Jason! I've missed you! Thank you.....yes you will love raising pigs! Guaranteed ❣️👏👏👏👍😄

[@shaniaa9287]

And P.S.....I don't have pigs but from what I've learned , they'll be a great addition to the homestead 😄👍

[@missmartpants2269]

Its so awesome Jason. I'm glad you had Lorain's dad and family to help. God bless!

[@garysilver718]

This video is so well done, it’s a true teaching video.

[@lisawenzel2364]

You are headed in the right direction , one being honest with yourself and others and then learning from others. Love watching your videos , learning get so much. That ks

[@seek2find]

Im so proud of you guys! I admire your pioneer bravery and spirit. This hybrid shelter is such a great idea. Well done!

[@carolkimbell5174]

Thank you Jason for helping the Hollar’s!! I appreciate and love you for that! 😊❤️

[@fortunemickaellagenevievec8803]

Just found your video. It's been really helpful showing my team exactly what I wanted for our pigs. It'll be bigger as we're hoping to shelter 6 pigs. Thanks for sharing

[@amykinnell2837]

Pigs are so fun! The structure is AWESOME! Great instructional video. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@meganmoreno5160]

You got this. I think you will like growing bacon. Can't to wait to see them come onto the homestead😊😊😊

[@chuthi1399]

Thank you for sharing your passion and special detail on how to get all material. This makes my passion to dedicates my life to helping my foster children who want to learn to build the thing easier.

[@jolyanpratt2350]

So clever...a good teaching on the construction.

[@ritalyons8749]

I love it...very inspiring. We've never raised pigs before either and we are looking at raising feeder pigs for the first time. Have a great rest of the day guys.

[@fridomsnowbird5398]

Hey Jason, your building videos are always the best! I also like the visual steps and progressions that you have. Tool description is helpful for non woodworkers. Keep up the great content!

[@BoldlyGrowHomestead]

Nice looking build. Nice to see you bring Jonah in..love how the community cares for their own

[@Bennettfarm]

Jason this is absolutely brilliant! I will be keeping this in mind when I build my greenhouse. Love it!! 🐖 You are going to love pigs!

[@roncarnino8313]

Man I really like this guy! Gentle Spirit. May God Bless Your Family and Your Land

[@sammygonzalez2356]

Sweet! You did an awesome job! I’m so excited for the next step in your homesteading journey! 🌷🌻🐷

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

That is really awesome. Your pigs will do perfect in that shelter!

[@autumndawnendeavors]

Thank you for this video. I build a lot of stuff solo and I appreciate seeing techniques and tools to make it easier.

[@karenrn6173]

See early signs of spring-- part of the ground the grass was starting to grow. I have a few months to go before I see green in the pine barrens of NJ. Nice blue skues-- ours have been gray for days.

[@HaroldMalaby]

What a great project and presentation 👍. You always do a great job and a great communicator

[@SowtheLand]

I appreciate it. thanks!

[@HaroldMalaby]

@@SowtheLand Justin has many talents and so do you. I'm sure you learn from each other often. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing you're journey. Some day when we're off camping I would like to meet you. My wife and I live on the east side of Cincinnati Ohio. I too am from California raised in Altadena/Pasadena.

[@Samantha-px4wb]

You guys have come a long way. Its awesome. Love watching your videos!

[@pattyhuxley9509]

Looking forward to seeing your pigs and watching them grow. You and your family are doing a wonderful job. God is truly blessing you in your endeavors.

[@NancyfromCanada]

Great job I’m impressed! Made from scratch, no kit! Good for you! Nancy from Canada

[@PaulaJoDavis]

Your shelter is great! You do you and everything will be just fine! Shalom and Blessings to you and the girls!

[@chrisleiser1013]

I like how you always say what acreage you live on. I always have to search online for other channel's land size because this is of a real interest to me. I want to know what one can do with various sizes of homesteads. So thank you for including this when you record.

[@jacquieanderson6251]

Pigs are easygoing and friendly. They are smart too. You’ll enjoy them.

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

Pigs are basically just very hungry dogs. They make great pets.

[@rlbren]

We live down the road from you in Hendersonville and we’re also raising pigs for the first time and we’re scared about it too. We only have a little over an acre. We’re starting on their shelter later this month.

[@ivyandroses4373]

Have you ever been to Brevard ? I live in California but have a place there in the mountains

[@jbradleydavis]

OMG you did such a great job. You did a great job on Justins but I'm so glad you put your own twist on it. The multi use is smart thinking ahead. Great job and thank you. I think you'll have a blast with the pigs.

[@larryweller7948]

Very nice and detailed description of your build. Thank you for sharing it with us. I really appreciate your attention to detail and maybe over engineering which makes it safer.

[@pollyanne9973]

I came over from the Hollers after seeing you helping out. It was Great of you to work on the floor over there. I know they must have really appreciated it. I look forward to learning more about your homestead and journey. You put a lot of thought and work into your shelter. Kudos to you for considering the multi use and transportable factors of the build as well as the needs of the pigs. Blessings and best wishes. Carole in the UK

[@staceygresbach8695]

This is AMAZING!!! Jason, your videos are the BEST DYI!!! You guys should consider writing a book of how to build for homesteading!!! I can't wait to build one of these structures on our homestead!!! Thanks so much!!

[@Mysfit_Oasis]

I am beyond inspired! I want to make these for every single animal pen i need to make, then my green houses, my car port... and more. you did an amaizing direct informative video! it was easy to follow, you made it look extreamly simple, you gave good reasons why you did things. AMazing

[@elderberryfarmlife4258]

Way to go Jason! Really appreciate your journey and thank you for sharing it with us

[@kathygarber9407]

Y'all are going to be fine ! Those pigs will love their condo ! Be blessed !

[@pegsclips]

(Andy here ) just want to say this is the best idea for a pig and green house I've seen so far on youtube , I will be doing this the way your showing me , when we find our homestead ,thank you very much for sharing your idea , great.! love it thanks.👍

[@Lucas_Terry]

I've been brainstorming for a couple years now how I would do something similar like this. Thank you!

[@denisebrady6858]

Justin that build was just Fabulous !!!!! you did an amazing job & can't wait for the pigs to come. Cheers Denise - Australia

[@onlyXknives]

you're worried now, but when you get them, you'll be like, " why was I even worrying? "

[@joannszuhay450]

Loved loved loved this build!

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Wow, what a great job. Making your 🐖 a shelter . You started off good and finish it up perfect, I loves it. thanks for sharing

[@twoturtles7030]

So happy for you all, it is a great build, and glad to see you had help with it. Do not think King & Kong will bust out of there. Hee Haw !!

[@sewingwithfire700]

Raising two in my back yard in Arden. Love my piggies. Love your shelter !

[@danafeola641]

I love this build. Can't wait to see more pigs❤ thanks for sharing

[@shadel7968]

Looks great. I think you'll enjoy raising pigs. You don't have to keep them very long. We kept ours from spring to fall. Usually weighed from 300-400lbs. Love the video.

[@debbiewood7718]

The portability of this structure makes it great for anyone renting their land. I also think it would not be too difficult to fine used posts from a word fence being pulled up. Great project. I am inspired.

[@janetwithers7427]

you will do fine with the pigs. They do great preparing pastureland for gardens too. They love to root the land. Lovely structure you built. :-)

[@ernie4loans]

PIGS FOR EVERYONE!!! Pig MoMo looks amazing. Great job!

[@JohnSmith-xf2rs]

Love the entrepreneur spirit! You are what makes America Great!

[@raquelapicella3]

We really enjoy these kinda videos. We Aren’t builders n don’t have tools. I feel confident I can build too with ur guide.

[@annarivera4636]

Good job Jason 👍 Dad and I were glad to be part of it !

[@ivyandroses4373]

Looks great !! If the hogs start rooting under your base board. Put a strand of barbwire in so they dont like getting poked in their snouts and stop their rooting. Also cast in place concrete ground feeders are nice. It keeps them from flipping feeders over. We raise 4 pigs a year and name them Breakfasr / Lunch / Dinner and Trader for when you sell trader , It woll pay for all the feed for the other stock. Dont be afraid to butcher your own hogs. You will be a pro after just 1 processed hog. Good Luck !!!

[@CleoCastonguay47]

You did a great job on the pig shelter! I'm sure your pigs are going to like it! Don't worry, you have the know-how, and your friend's know-how to raise great ham and bacon in your own backyard. Can't wait to see the pigs in their new place! :)

[@sharonanspach2734]

It came out so awesome!!! very proud of what you did..Always enjoy watching your video's, your so inspiring!!

[@khadijahdavis1572]

Man i wish i had the skills to do things like this, thinking about going to carpentry school once I'm done getting my CPA, i think these skills are extremely valuable especially on a homestead

[@edwardsdeacon]

I much appreciate the knowledge you have shared and I really like the background music. I wish you well on your homestead! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@missmamtube]

Shalom! Beautiful work brother Jason, master builder. Thank you for sharing with us and blessings to you and yours!

[@armidaperez5360]

Make camera holder inside pig area makes it easy to flim and work you talk and move...👍another good video

[@cherokeefields548]

Great video. Very informative. What a blessing you are to others trying to learn. Thank you

[@Jnoelramos16]

We feel ya on being like the new kids on the block with pigs...we just took the plunge ourselves!! We've watched you all for quite some time now and love learning from you and so many of the other channels you've featured! Just know that you and your channel have been part of the inspiration that helped to create 3:19 Farm and Outdoors!...just a few "blocks" down the road in Conover, NC! Can't wait to see what pigs you all get ; )

[@deelg8344]

Thanks for making the narration of your videos with detailed instructions! Perfect for a woman like me where i really have no choice but to do things on my own. Very much appreciated. Great video.

[@SowtheLand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amabraghanemimiegha221]

I appreciate your sincerity. It's going to be truly helpful.

[@HomesteadinginIdaho]

Thank your for the build video and sharing where to get those metal straps! We are building something similar for a greenhouse and couldn't figure out that part, so you just helped us immensely. Thank you!!! I look forward to seeing what you do next!