How big should a pen be for a cow?
This should be used to provide sufficient stalls (one cow per stall) or bedded area (minimum 100 sq ft or 10 sq m per cow).
How big of a pen does a calf need?
Inside Pens Each calf pen should be a minimum of 4 feet by 6 feet. A 4 feet by 8 feet pen is preferable. The pen should have three solid sides and a partially open front to allow for feeding and also to prevent stale air from being trapped within the pen.
How many square feet do you need per cow?
A general recommendation is 500 to 800 square feet per pair. Plan on between 28 and 36 inches of bunk space per cow depending on cow weight.
How wide are cattle chutes?
It should be a maximum of 26 inches wide for a straight chute (see Table 1). It is acceptable to allow extra width in a curved chute (see Table 1). This width will be dif- ferent if a V-shaped chute is used. The working chute should be 5 feet high for British breed cattle and 5 ½ to 6 feet high for exotic breeds.
How much floor space does a calf need?
Ideally, allow at least 1.2 m2 space per calf. KEY TIPS: Providing two shelters and placing them in a ‘v’ shape facing away from the prevailing wind will provide good protection for calves. Introduction Adequate calf house ventilation is vital to promote the growth of healthy calves.
How wide do you make a cattle alley?
Alleys should be 10 to 12 feet in width. Wide alleys can be like large pens and allow cattle to escape past you. Narrow alleys, less than 10 feet, may force animals to come through you, rather than go around you, if their desire to escape is great.
How big should catch pen be?
Size should be about 150 square feet. This area will hold five or six head of cattle. The pen should form a gradual V as it approaches the working chute.
How wide should a cattle Lane be?
Typical widths range from 16 to 20 feet wide. They should be wide enough to allow for a tractor pulling machinery to easily travel down the alleyway and to handle turning through a gate into the pasture system. Most gates would also be 16 feet long, but in some instances will be wider.
How many cows are in a pen?
The number of cattle in a pen usually varies from 60–150 head. Smaller pens are suggested if cattle are custom fed. Cattle purchased from multiple sources should be segregated into smaller receiving pens by source. Mixing incoming cattle from different sources may cause additional health problems.
What age can calves stay outside?
Calves are only put in the groups outside when about three weeks old.
How wide are cattle loading chutes?
The loading chute should be 26 to 30 inches wide.