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Barn Rental Cost

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#1 ·
I will likely be renting a 3 sided barn/shelter this winter for my cattle. Wondering if there is a general rule of thumb for barn space rental cost? South Central, MN. I would guess the barn is 48' long by 30' deep and nice yard outside of the shelter as well.
 
#2 ·
There is a lot to consider when renting buildings for cattle. Fence maintenance, keeping the cattle in. Building maintenance, hauling manure, feeding, snow removal if you do this in winter. Water animals especially in winter. Will the animals have access to pasture or locked on the yard during the spring thaw. Are you talking market steers, moma cows or some yearlings. I don't know what to tell you for number. You will have to have a good talk with the owner and come up with something you can both live with. Just trying to give you things to consider. Also is it right next door to where you live so you can keep an eye on things or 10 miles away that requires daily travel to feed animals.