Cattle corrals

We recently improved the working facilities at our other farm. I don't have a picture that does justice to the before, but suffice it to say a lot of twine was involved. Now we have several sorting pens, a loading alley, and a covered head gate. I think things will run smoother the next time we have to work the cattle here.

Use instructions excerpted from Temple Grandin’s "Guide to Working with Farm Animals" to build a corral that holds five to 10 animals.

Build a robust pipe fencing for cattle with used oilfield pipes. Embrace durability, eco-friendliness and peace of mind. Corral your dreams into reality!

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Benefits of grazingCostThe highest cost in most, if not all, cattle production systems is feed. Many producers use grazing to reduce costs for their operations. Properly managed pasture-based systems use land efficiently and provide high production per acre.Marginal landNot all land can grow row crops. These pieces of land are usually described as marginal. Grazing is a way to grow a crop (grass) on land unsuitable for traditional row crops such as corn and beans. Cows can use the grass and…

Bud Box concept reduces stress on cows and handlers.

This 30x40x12 cattle building was constructed in Kents Store, VA, by Superior Buildings.