Sheep Shelters
There are many different types of sheep shelters that can be used to provide protection for sheep, their feed, bedding and equipment including traditional stone barns, metal buildings and wooden structures. But a considerably lower-cost alternative is the modest sheep Polytunnel. What you might call a Polytunnel Sheep Shelter (we know them as Polytunnels adapted for sheep), but whichever way ‘ewe’ say it, this will quickly prove to be an invaluable part of your day-to-day animal husbandry.
During the colder, wetter months it’s easier and more enjoyable to care for sheep and lambs that are housed. The protection a Sheep Shelter provides can improve the whole flock’s welfare, reduce stress and increase the survival rates of lambs, making it an ideal lamb shelter for farmers looking for a reliable solution. So why not invest in a quality lamb shelter?
Whilst a Sheep Shelter really comes into its own during the cold, wet weather of late winter and early spring it can also be useful dry storage throughout the rest of the year. This year-round practicality makes it a smart investment for both a sheep shelter and a lamb shelter. Something which can make a significant difference to your profitability.
Practical Shelter Solution: Polytunnel for Sheep
The polytunnel for sheep is designed for ease of stock management and maintaining the ongoing good health of your livestock. You can choose the size of sheep Polytunnel that best suits your flock’s requirements, then we’ll custom build your Sheep Shelter.
Things to consider for your sheep shelters are…bespoke wider doors, heavy duty opening ventilation, you name it, we can incorporate it.
There’s a choice of polythene covers designed to reduce the light transmission and ultimately control the heat in your sheep polytunnel. And a side ventilation system with reinforced net panels suitable for animal husbandry will help minimise the levels of stress in your sheep barn.
Simply tell us your precise requirements for your sheep polytunnel, and we’ll take it from there. Estimates of cost are absolutely FREE…with no obligation. Contact us today about your desired sheep barn.






What is a polytunnel sheep shelter?
A sheep shelter polytunnel combines the concept of a polytunnel (commonly used in horticulture to grow plants) with the purpose of livestock shelter. Polytunnels offer sheep a dry, wind-free, and shaded environment, which can be especially important in winter or with heavy rainfall or strong sun. Sometimes farmers use sheep polytunnels in combination with hay racks, bedding, or feeding stations inside, essentially creating a mobile or semi-permanent sheep “barn.”
How do I ventilate a sheep polytunnel?
We have three options available. All options available, for one or both sides.
TIMBER SIDE VENTILATION AND SCREEN
This option allows you to install a screen that can be progressively lowered or raised, giving you precise control over the airflow within your Polytunnel.
Aluminium Side Ventilation – Excluding Screen
This option is created by replacing the lower portion of the Polytunnel cover with a 50% shade ventilation net. An aluminium side rail is fitted partway up the side of the Polytunnel, to which the net is attached, while the bottom of the net is secured into a base rail.
Please note, this provides a permanent source of ventilation, allowing continuous airflow into the Polytunnel.
Timber Side Ventilation – Excluding Screen
This option is created by replacing the lower portion of the Polytunnel cover with a 50% shade ventilation net. A timber side rail is fitted partway up the side of the Polytunnel, to which the net is attached, while the bottom of the net is secured into a base rail.
Please note, this provides a permanent source of ventilation, allowing continuous airflow into the Polytunnel.
What type of polythene cover is best?

This specialist film reduces light transmission to 65%, and ultimately the temperature inside the structure.
This UV stabilised film is 180 microns (720 Gauge) and is supplied with a five year guarantee.
9m wide – 1.50kg per linear m
15m wide – 2.49kg per linear m
Why Sheep Housing Is Worth the Investment?
Lambing represents the most crucial period in the sheep farming calendar. Ensuring high-quality lambing facilities is therefore a top priority. Lambs are extremely vulnerable to cold, wind, and rain right after birth. A polytunnel will provide a warm, sheltered, and controllable environment for both ewes and newborn lambs.
Are polytunnel shelters suitable for sheep all year round?
Yes, polytunnel shelters can be used year-round, making them a versatile and cost-effective housing solution for sheep. During the summer months, they provide essential shade from direct sunlight, helping to reduce heat stress. Built-in ventilation options such as roll-up sides, or mesh ventilation allow air to circulate freely, keeping the interior of the polytunnel cool and reducing humidity.
In the colder months, polytunnel shelters offer reliable protection from wind, heavy rain, frost, and snow. The covered structure helps keep bedding dry and sheep comfortable, which is particularly important for maintaining health and reducing stress in harsher weather. When securely anchored and correctly positioned polytunnels remain stable and safe even in exposed locations.
Polytunnel sheep shelters create a controlled, sheltered environment throughout the year, supporting animal welfare in all seasons while allowing flexibility in flock management.
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16ft (4.88m) Wide Polytunnel
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