Alternative uses for old cattle slats

MrManny

Hi, we're just after re-slatting a shed at home with new gang cattle slats. The slats that were in the shed before were single slats and now that we have them taking out they're just sitting in a pile in a corner of the yard. I think they're too old and damaged to sell so i was just wondering if anyone had any creative ideas of what they could be used for around the farm or what other farmers do with them.

Field east

Store them away on some part of farm/ farmyard that is out of the way. Then ,one day you will be doing something that requires the very same slats to complete a task. It happens to me quiet often. Cover them with CI sheeting to keep water off during freezing weather.

foxy farmer

Have seen single slats used for gateposts. The only thing about slats is the strongest reinforcement is on the narrow side of the rib so if you hang a long heavy gate from this side it may crack as the broad (top) side has less reinforcing.
Neighbours brother took out old gang slats and used them as dividing walls in a shed by slotting them between H iron uprights.