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<blockquote data-quote="simme" data-source="post: 1720915" data-attributes="member: 40418"><p>Feed lines and water systems for chickens are not going to work for calves. They would be suspended by cables from the ceiling and would not survive loose calves. And not made for a calf to eat or drink from. Those have to come out.</p><p>Some very old chicken houses were not trussed and have a couple rows of 4x4 support posts to hold the roof up. I would not trust those to survive calves.</p><p>Ninety days of manure and urine accumulation prior to cleanout is going to be ugly and unhealthy depending on how many calves in the house. Think about ventilation and drainage.</p><p>Curtain sided houses have chicken wire and fabric curtains on the side. Will need some modifications to hold calves. </p><p>With some modifications, a chicken house would be suitable for a shelter in snow or ice conditions, but I think they are better off in a pasture with hay, grass and water for most of their "working hours".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="simme, post: 1720915, member: 40418"] Feed lines and water systems for chickens are not going to work for calves. They would be suspended by cables from the ceiling and would not survive loose calves. And not made for a calf to eat or drink from. Those have to come out. Some very old chicken houses were not trussed and have a couple rows of 4x4 support posts to hold the roof up. I would not trust those to survive calves. Ninety days of manure and urine accumulation prior to cleanout is going to be ugly and unhealthy depending on how many calves in the house. Think about ventilation and drainage. Curtain sided houses have chicken wire and fabric curtains on the side. Will need some modifications to hold calves. With some modifications, a chicken house would be suitable for a shelter in snow or ice conditions, but I think they are better off in a pasture with hay, grass and water for most of their "working hours". [/QUOTE]
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