Comments on: Stanchion and stand in action

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:40:44 +0000

Hi Jody, Our milking stand is mostly based on the Fias Co Farm plans, adapted to the materials on hand (shipping pallets). I'd highly recommend working from their plans (and their "Molly's Herbal Salve" is a staple around our barn, too!) This scribbled sketch is what I actually worked from - http://www.dingoroo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/milking-stand-sketches.jpg. I don't tend to draw detailed plans for these sort of things because their shape is dictated largely by what sort of scrap lumber we've scavenged recently anyway.

By: Jody H

Jody H — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:14:44 +0000

Hi there-
My neighbor and I have 3 goats and are looking to build a stanchion with as much salvaged wood as possible. I was wondering if you would be willing to share precise directions with me on your clever device. Both our husbands are carpenters but this is something we would like to achieve ourselves. Thanks a bunch!

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:39:53 +0000

Awesome Stanchion. Good job..

By: teri

teri — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:09:57 +0000

hey thanks! the boots are the best thing ever, and have saved my “real” shoes from the oregon mud and the various and sundry animal excrement around here

and the shirt? a st. vincent de paul special!

By: Miriam

Miriam — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:27:16 +0000

I like the t-shirt, compliments the boots perfectly! And the goat looks pretty happy as well – seems your contraption works…

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:22:03 +0000

Hey Teri,
Congratulations on the kids! Those are great ‘farmer boots’ too! Perfect for that western Oregon weather!