EXHIBIT 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We  consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-95843  of  CTB  International Corp. on Form S-8 of our report dated May
22, 2001, appearing in  this Annual Report on Form 11-K of CTB, Inc. Profit
Sharing Plan for the year ended December 31, 2000.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois
June 28, 2001