To load stock trailers, the trailer is backed up to the entrance of the holding alley. The outer fences are covered if there are distractions outside the facility such as vehicles and people walking by.Ī handler working in the inner area takes advantage of the animal’s tendency to circle around him or her.
The handler works the animal’s flight zone and point of balance along the fences of the inside area. The pasture entrance is positioned to take advantage of the natural behavior of cattle to return to where they came from. The dotted line shows the pathway of the cattle through the facility. This easy-to-construct facility is for five to 10 cows. V-shaped chutes work well for younger cattle handled in feedlots. The disadvantage is that large cows from breeds that have really wide bodies may have difficulty walking through them. A stationary, V-shaped chute can handle a variety of cattle sizes with no adjustment. There have been many discussions about straight chutes versus V-shaped, single-file chutes. Another option is to have two chutes with stationary sides, one for adult cows and another for calves or sheep. Straight sections are often easier to adjust than curved sections. When shopping for chute sections, look for ones that are easy to adjust. Many commercially available single-file or double-file chutes are designed so that they can be adjusted for different size cattle.
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A common mistake is to install too many backstops or make the pivot points too low for tall animals. Animals usually move more easily through a facility if they don’t’ have to push up one-way backstops and go through them. The entrance to the single-file race or double-file race can be equipped with either a sliding entrance gate or one-way backstop gates. All the designs take advantage of the behavioral principles of animals wanting to go back to where they came from.
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A sampling of representative projects illustrates the results.I have designed 11 new working facility layouts that can be easily constructed from portable panels and other premanufactured components. Accommodations are, of necessity, made for the old structure’s adaptation to a new function and location while remaining true to its original form and spirit. From these dictates several alternative schemes are developed. Drawing on the precedent of generational farms, the result has the pleasing character of a traditional farm complex.Įvery design process begins with thorough discussion of the client’s specific desires and requirements. Secondary functions are typically segregated to compatible, conventionally framed additions, designed to contrast and compliment the old structure. We prefer to include only the most central functions of the proposed dwelling to the dramatic old timber frame. We have also prepared plans for new timber frames and additions to existing historic houses.Ĭlients may approach the firm assuming that every feature of a prospective barn – house must be carved out of a single substantial frame. Over the years we have created designs for houses large and small, offices, restaurants, schools, and entire estates.
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