We have these in our lambing jugs during January and February lambing:
Even on the coldest night it can be up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in these with two or three lambs snuggled up tight.
Materials List
*I sheet of 3/8 or ½ inch plywood
* 4 8 foot long 2×2
*75 1 ½ inch deck screws
* 2 lightweight 1 ½ inch hinges with screws
* 10 3 to 4 inch deck screws
Assembly
Always remember to put the screws in from the plywood side through to the 2×2 framing.
1. Measure the long sides of the two triangles and cut 4 pieces of 2×2 to fit that length. Screw the 2×2 in place flush with the edges of the plywood pieces.
2. Measure the length between these 2x2s along the bottom and top edge of the plywood. Cut 2×2 to fit those spaces and screw into place.
3. Place the “front sections” on the floor right side up and attach the access door at the center seam with the two hinges.
4. Hold the solid back section and the two sides sections up in place and measure the distance between the framing at the top and again at the bottom. Cut 2 pieces of 2×2 to fit each space. Center one piece that you just cut at the top and another at the bottom back and secure the extra set to your front section.
5. Secure the “Back” wall to the side walls by screwing plywood to the framing of the side walls. At this point you have a 32 sided structure. Place the front section in place and screw to the framing as you did the back. Take one long deck screw and screw into the framing at top and bottom at each joint. Your Lamb Tipi is complete.
6. You can place a safety heat lamb on the top of the tipi to provide extra warmth on those cold winters, early spring nights.
