Bought Sweep System Today . . .

[Kathie in Thorp]

Some sort of big Ag show going on in Pendleton this weekend. Powder River stuff on sale. Think I made a good deal on the PR PRXL7 outfit; added an extra section of alley, a no-back stop, and a cut-out gate. Will pick most of it up in Pendleton next weekend, as we travel further east for a wedding. Am SO GLAD I'M DONE CHASING AROUND LOOKING FOR THIS STUFF used, here/there, from state to state.

 

[bigbull338]

enjoy that sweep system when you get it setup.

 

[dun]

A year from now you'll wonder why you waited so long to get it!

 

[Kathie in Thorp]

A year from now you'll wonder why you waited so long to get it!

I know why I waited so long to get it, Dun . . . . . $$ (rather, lack thereof). I'm excited now. The rest of the "system" will be constructed such that once it's up, IT'S UP!! Would be hard to modify it later.

 

[Workinonit Farm]

Good for Kathie, hopefully it will make your life (working cows) a whole lot easier.

Katherine

 

[Kathie in Thorp]

I'm re-thinking the usefulness of the cut-out gate. With only 20 ft. of alley from sweep to squeeze, I'm thinking it might not really be that handy. What do you think?

 

[dun]

I'm re-thinking the usefulness of the cut-out gate. With only 20 ft. of alley from sweep to squeeze, I'm thinking it might not really be that handy. What do you think?

We have gates every 12 feet. Surprising how handy they are. Also it's easier to put them in at the start then later on

 

[Kathie in Thorp]

I'm re-thinking the usefulness of the cut-out gate. With only 20 ft. of alley from sweep to squeeze, I'm thinking it might not really be that handy. What do you think?

We have gates every 12 feet. Surprising how handy they are. Also it's easier to put them in at the start then later on

True, Dun.

 

[highgrit]

I have a cut gate right before the chute. Works real good for separating bad moma from her calf.

 

[Kathie in Thorp]

I have a cut gate right before the chute. Works real good for separating bad moma from her calf.

So, just before the palp cage?

 

[Workinonit Farm]

Trust me, the cut gate will be useful, if you end up using it only 1 time (which will actually be many) you'll be glad you have it. Once you've worked them through it a few times, you'll see how handy having cut gates are.

Katherine

 

[Kathie in Thorp]

Thx, all. I won't cancel the cut-out gate parts.

 

[dieselbeef]

my priefert sweep is awesome..i have 2 cutout gates also

 

[Kathie in Thorp]

my priefert sweep is awesome..i have 2 cutout gates also

How long is your adjustable alley, Dieselbeef?

 

[kjonesel]

I can't believe your going to give up on Craigslist. Whar are you ever going to do with all your extra time now that you're not looking?

 

[Kathie in Thorp]

I can't believe your going to give up on Craigslist. Whar are you ever going to do with all your extra time now that you're not looking?

You never know what you might find on Craigs! Just not looking for a sweep system now.

 

[dieselbeef]

5 10 ftrs leading up to the headcatch. that and some 200lb panels i bought are the best money i spent round here

 

[Dave]

I'm re-thinking the usefulness of the cut-out gate. With only 20 ft. of alley from sweep to squeeze, I'm thinking it might not really be that handy. What do you think?

Mine is an older Powder River which has 20 feet of alley to a cut out gate and it works really handy. But then I don't have a palp cage. I just use the cut out gate and swing it in instead of out. Works fine for me.