Product Review - Calf Hutches

Product Review - Calf Hutches

Agri-Plastics - Deluxe SL/EXL

 
Agri-Plastics has introduced a 3-in-one rear door as standard equipment on all of their calf hutches that lets you easily feed or bed calves quickly. This new design swings up flush with the hutch, allowing for zero clearance, creating easy access to feed your livestock with an ATV, truck or tractor. The door is also designed for ease of operation, snapping shut with no latches. It also features a sliding grill vent to adjust ventilation. 
 
• Full line of accessories also offered
• Available in 4 different styles
• Custom design hutches are available
• All models made with rotational molding
 
www.agri-plastics.net
888-231-3575
600 Main Street • Suite 224
Tonawanda, NY 14151
Email: agriplastics@aol.com
 
 
Behlen Country - DCHR/DCHL
 
Behlen Country calf hutches are constructed of FDA good-grade approved poly plastic, tested to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. These hutches are corrosion free, impact-resistant and fully recyclable. The optional Calf Hutch Kit includes poly pail holder, 2 pails, bottle holder and other necessary hardware.  
 
• Protects calves from weather extremes
• Opaque material prevents overheating in the summer
• Both Deluxe and Standard model have rear vent openings
• Optional Calf Hutch Kit available
 
www.behlencountry.com
800-447-2751    
PO Box 569 • Columbus, NE 68601
Fax: 402-563-7447
 
 
Calf-Tel - Deluxe II
 
The Calf-Tel pen system was designed to be an easy to use, extremely efficient system for both the small family dairy and the largest dairies alike. Set up, cleaning and reconfiguring can be done by one person. The height adjustable hinged door opens to allow complete and easy access to the calf, making feeding and general care much simpler. The optional Group Arch makes it possible to group calves together in smaller social groups to aid in the transition to group housing environments.
 
• Inside feeding station keeps feed and calves dry
• Ridge top vents and adjustable rear vent door
• Left or right offset shrouded entry or a full open entry
• Extra length provides protection in cold and damp conditions
 
www.calftel.com
262-255-4540
W194 N11551 McCormick Drive
Germantown, WI 53022
 
 
FarmTek® - ClearSpanTM Moo-TelTM
 
Provide shade and protection from the elements for your calves with a ClearSpanTM Moo-TelTM Calf Hutch. The heavy-duty cover and curtain, made from 12.5-ounce premium polyethylene, also comes with a 15-year warranty. The ClearSpanTM Moo-TelTM Calf Hutch’s frame is manufactured from 14-gauge, 1.66” OD Allied GatorShield® structural steel tubing.
 
• 70% knitted shade panel helps prevent heat stress
• Roll-up curtains provide four-sided ventilation
• Customize by installing livestock or nursery panel
• Available in 3 sizes, for 8, 12 or 16 calves
 
www.FarmTek.com
800-327-6835
1440 Field of Dreams Way
Dyersville, IA 52040
 
 
PolyDome - Poly Square
 
The Poly Square has no rivets to break, no cracks to let snow or rain creep in, and needs no steel rim around the bottom for strength. It’s also wide enough to allow your calves to lie in the center and away from cold walls in winter. The Poly Square now comes with a taller front door, a larger feed door, and an optional hay feeder. The calf hutch also features inverted ribs and a wide stance for better wind resistance and stability, as well as the Center Roof Vent. Dairymen can use the standard fence brackets or a chain and collar with the Poly Square.
 
• Made from white opaque UV-stabilized polyethylene for sun protection
• Easy cleaning
• Easy access bottle holder
• Bucket holder with 2-5-quart buckets
 
www.polydome.com 
800-328-7659
62824 250th Street • Litchfield, MN 55355
 
 
Roth Manufacturing - Loyal Poly Deluxe Hutch ™
 
With a patented rear feed door/vent, this hutch is designed to let you move around your operation quicker and get your chores done faster. The hutch doors swing out of the way or the hutches, making them easier to access with a truck or an ATV. The durable thick-walled poly means there is no need for a steel frame around the bottom. 
 
• Feed door can be put on left, right, or in rear
• Built-in bottle holder
• “Stay-Open Door” locks into place when opened
• Double-pail manger with splash guard
 
www.loyal-roth.com
800-472-2341
314 Elm Drive (Hwy 98 E)
Loyal, WI 54446