Every year around this time – for the last three at least – we’ve wondered aloud over the chances of the square goat shelter (its official title) surviving the winter.

It’s a firm favourite with the girls, I think mainly because of its proximity to the hayfeeder and, as such, has had a great many DIY repairs but there comes a point when pins must be pulled. ‘Twere the walls stronger the writing would be well and truly on them.

With all due respect, Sandra,


I think that depends on how you look at it.


The word ramshackle comes to mind but I suppose that it should be goatshackle.