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<blockquote data-quote="simme" data-source="post: 1720994" data-attributes="member: 40418"><p>I guess my question is why to confine weaning age calves in a building full time for three months in a southern climate. Northern Alabama weather would not be considered extreme for most people. I don't have experience with raising calves in confinement, but I think they would do better outside on pasture in this climate. They can still be fed as needed. Veal calves are raised in confinement. Different situation, but you might search for info on those setups for some ideas.</p><p>Those old curtain sided chicken houses were built pretty flimsy. Not unusual for those to collapse with some snow or wind. There is some risk there. </p><p>Existing water lines in the house are probably PVC hung just below the roof. In an unheated house in the winter, those will freeze and burst. Probably plan to put those underground or water at the end of the house where the water line comes in.</p><p>If you try it, post some pictures and let us know how it goes. We all learn from each other's experiences.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="simme, post: 1720994, member: 40418"] I guess my question is why to confine weaning age calves in a building full time for three months in a southern climate. Northern Alabama weather would not be considered extreme for most people. I don't have experience with raising calves in confinement, but I think they would do better outside on pasture in this climate. They can still be fed as needed. Veal calves are raised in confinement. Different situation, but you might search for info on those setups for some ideas. Those old curtain sided chicken houses were built pretty flimsy. Not unusual for those to collapse with some snow or wind. There is some risk there. Existing water lines in the house are probably PVC hung just below the roof. In an unheated house in the winter, those will freeze and burst. Probably plan to put those underground or water at the end of the house where the water line comes in. If you try it, post some pictures and let us know how it goes. We all learn from each other's experiences. [/QUOTE]
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