pdubdo
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These guys seem to have a great price for a 90 deg sweep. I just work 5-10 cows/calves so trying not to drop $4K, but I also don't want to waste my money. Anyone use anything from this brand?
You forgot to tell us the brand. My guess is, you are going to ask about Tarter. Am I right?These guys seem to have a great price for a 90 deg sweep. I just work 5-10 cows/calves so trying not to drop $4K, but I also don't want to waste my money. Anyone use anything from this brand?
Ha! Confusing, but the brand is actually called, "Chute Help"You forgot to tell us the brand. My guess is, you are going to ask about Tarter. Am I right?
Greybeard, hold on to your hat. Caldwell now has a Whataburger! Big time has arrived...Rockdale... I couldn't believe last time I drove thru there how much it had grown since I lived West of Caldwell in the mid 80s..
Unfortunately, they are not their best in the, "workability" category. I'm only with them 1-2 times a week so I spend at least 1-2 hours with them just to keep them used to me being close. They are docile, come to feed and can be hand-fed...sometimes. But they are not acclimated to being worked and don't know the drill. I think since this is only a very part-time, 1-man operation, this is the price I pay to work them safelyWith 5-10 head you might consider if you actually need a sweep... most are pretty expensive. I have places with sweeps and bud boxes and most the cattle learn the operation and go right thru it with out even having to move gates. They will beat me thru it and be sitting in the alley waiting on me of I lolly gag.
If I was bringing in a bunch of new cattle all the time or calves or cattle that dont get worked much... they are great. With a few head that are easy going it can be a pretty pricey addition.
Smart. You wont regret it. Good facilities and a positive experience can help settle them in.Unfortunately, they are not their best in the, "workability" category. I'm only with them 1-2 times a week so I spend at least 1-2 hours with them just to keep them used to me being close. They are docile, come to feed and can be hand-fed...sometimes. But they are not acclimated to being worked and don't know the drill. I think since this is only a very part-time, 1-man operation, this is the price I pay to work them safely
I've been back to Caldwell several times since the 80s. Went to the fair & rodeo around 2016 and the Kolache Festival around the same time.Greybeard, hold on to your hat. Caldwell now has a Whataburger! Big time has arrived...
Yours might be like ours. Ours works off an L shape. It as a 50x10 alley that feeds it with a couple gates. We use the 90 sweep to turn them up the chute in the last turn if they dont want to go.I bought 90 degree sweep from Allen gate and panel for $800-$900 last fall. They're located in south Arkansas but have distributors in other areas. I designed mine a little different than the way it was intended, if I get a chance I'll take some pictures or a video.