Shearing Sheds
Bairnsdale Engineering:
Shearing Sheds
A well-designed shearing shed can have a significant impact on the efficiency of shearing operations. Bairnsdale Engineering designs and manufactures custom shearing sheds that promote smooth sheep movement, efficient wool handling, and safe, practical working conditions for both livestock and staff.
Whether you’re establishing a new shearing facility for a family farm or a large commercial operation, we can tailor a shed to suit your flock size, site requirements, and operational workflow.
Working closely with clients and yard designers, we develop custom shed designs that integrate seamlessly with your yard layout and sheep handling systems. Careful consideration is given to sheep flow, catching pen arrangements, wool handling areas, and access requirements to help create an efficient and productive workspace. Ventilation and natural lighting options can also be incorporated to improve working conditions and support animal welfare.
Our shed frames are manufactured from hot-rolled universal beam (UB) steel, with connection plates factory-welded to rafters and columns for strength, durability, and efficient installation. All primary steelwork is hot-dip galvanised to provide long-term corrosion resistance and withstand the demanding conditions of a working shearing shed.
The result is a durable, purpose-built shearing shed designed to support efficient shearing, safe livestock handling, and reliable performance for years to come.
Shearing Shed
Options and Features
Ventilation Options
Vented ridges and wall hatches help prevent the build up of stale air in the shed providing a cooler working environment for both stock and staff
Custom Designed
Understanding each farm layout is individual, Bairnsdale Engineering offers custom designed shearing sheds to fit your operation helping to save time and costs in the future.
Sliding Doors
Bairnsdale Engineering’s sliding doors provide large access openings for enhanced workflows and ample ventilation
Heavy-Duty Frames
Provide a clean yet heavy-duty design, offering increased height clearance and less places for birds to roost.
Client Outcome
When his 130-year-old shearing shed became unsafe and beyond repair, a standard replacement wasn’t an option. The T-shaped layout, integration with the shearing drum, and livestock flow were essential to operations. Any deviation would have disrupted efficiency and required costly modifications.
The new shed needed to match the original footprint precisely while providing greater strength, durability, and longevity to withstand farming conditions.
We’ve been dealing with Bairnsdale Engineering for 40-odd years, so I just go to them—that’s all about it. They built exactly what I needed, to the exact same dimensions as the old shed. The quality of the workmanship is flawless—you can’t get better.
