outbuilding construction

Hello, everyone. I hope this question is not too vague, but we need to construct a small barn for our animals we will be getting soon. I need to know approximate size required needed to house 1-Jersey cow (w/milking area), 2-sheep, and 2-Angora goats. Iwould like ample room in the barn to store winter feed for them, and have a kid, calf,lamb area (I thought they could maybe use the same area, being that they probably won't be birthing at the same time). Also, if you have any inexpensive ideas for constructing it (materials etc.). We live in Michigan and although the winters haven't been "wintery" lately. There is always the possibility that we could get dumped on w/snow and bitter cold temps. My husband is handy when it comes to building, and has had experience w/ building houses but never barns. While I'm at it. Any help on the size and constuction of a chicken coop (for 25 birds) would also be appreciated. Thank you for letting this newbie pick your brain. Love In the Lord, Diana

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