Chute dimensions

[CowboyBlue]

I have looked around but have not found the answer to this query.

Does anyone have a good plan for an old-fashioned crowding chute? Planning on sinking four cross ties and nailing some 2x6's.

 

[M-5]

28-30 " should be pretty standard

 

[CowboyBlue]

Well, a 28" width will be about right. I am a little concerned about length from tail gate to head gate. I am estimating 6 feet. I am estimating that length, because that is how long the free 2x6's are.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Well, a 28" width will be about right. I am a little concerned about length from tail gate to head gate. I am estimating 6 feet. I am estimating that length, because that is how long the free 2x6's are.

I'd say that's just about perfect.

 

[backhoeboogie]

6 feet is going to be short for most adult cows.

If their head is already in the catch gate 6 feet might work. A season cow is sometimes reluctant to put her head in the catch. If you're trying to close a gate behind her, you are going to be hard pressed.

 

[CowboyBlue]

I think you are right. I was looking at the cows yesterday and, well ... they looked longer!

So, 8 ft?

I wish I had the plans that Daddy and Papa drew up years ago. That old chute was a good one, but it burned up in a pasture fire years ago. Got the barn and the old farm house too.