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Hoop Structures for Other Livestock

Housing Examples

To get an idea of what factors and considerations are involved in preparing hoop structures for certain types of livestock, this section provides a visual and textual tool for looking at hoop barns for sheep, horses, and ostriches. Different animals have different requirements for their living environments. The following pages are aimed at directing attention and consideration on these animals in order to help distinguish their hoop structure needs from those of more traditionally hoop-housed animals, such as pigs. To begin, select an option from the list:

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