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Calving shed

  • 01-03-2012 1:22pm
    #1
    mallethead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 114 ✭✭


    Hi
    I am going to build a new calving shed along the summer as the one we have is a bit outdated
    I would like to be able to handle cows that are arwkard
    i would appreciate any ideas other people have or let me know of any problems they might have encountered
    thanks


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  • #2
    grumpyfarmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭grumpyfarmer


    mallethead wrote: »
    Hi
    I am going to build a new calving shed along the summer as the one we have is a bit outdated
    I would like to be able to handle cows that are arwkard
    i would appreciate any ideas other people have or let me know of any problems they might have encountered
    thanks

    Well one tip I'd give is have every gate, post and barrier removable and lots of light...


  • #3
    yellow50HX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,828 ✭✭✭yellow50HX


    make sure you can a tractor in to lift a cow if they go down. make sure you can make and move gates to make pens bigger or smaller. its also good to be able to move and seprate animals. we got a lockable feed barrier and they are get for working on the cows espically if you need to double suckle them or need to milk them by hand, try to get one that has a manual lock so you can lock them in before they pull their heads out.


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