Anyone who has worked with Flinn Design understands how meticulous they are in the custom design of sheep yards and shearing sheds. Every project is approached with care, experience, and a deep understanding of how livestock move, behave, and interact with their environment.

Farmers are increasingly realising that off-the-shelf designs only go so far. While a catalogue yard might be an improvement, simply fixing gate swinging can make a difference. The best results come from designs that respond to animal instinct.

When planning a new yard or shearing shed, the process starts with the site itself. Considering the site as a blank canvas allows for layouts that work with the natural flow of stock. So, when considering your new yards or shearing shed go through the process one step at a time and always put yourself in the hooves of the sheep, the shoes of the penner-up, or even your favourite sheepdog’s paws. Designs guided by instinct make handling easier, safer, and less stressful for both animals and operators.

Animals respond instinctively to layouts that align with their natural behaviour. The result is efficient, ethical, and low-stress yards and sheds where livestock move comfortably, stock handlers can work effectively, and animal welfare is prioritised.

Flinn Design has seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t in yards and sheds, and their approach consistently delivers results that combine function, efficiency, and ethical design.