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<blockquote data-quote="Dusty Britches" data-source="post: 1745670" data-attributes="member: 1900"><p>Well, you asked and I finally remembered.</p><p></p><p>2x12 on the right serves as the table. The 2 gates on the exit - one is on each side of the escape. We took a 10' gate and cut it in half to make the 2 x 5' gates. They swing 180 degrees. We normally do not have to close the one on the inside but the outside one stays closed when working and releasing the cattle. If we are working a calf and his momma has already run, we might close the inside to keep her from coming back.</p><p><img src="https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4m1GRMDaQT4CeNZ5Uv6F52YJsxn1CAkL1v8vaqZzrACuE6aRv-ZNYjHAY40hgoLETzWawkLMDPxWStDtke9T29WMtdjHNuXD8sCIeEkTQeCbAvrS0CXcN0Nya4Ny0NOoiWCT-CS_FBbeK8yT5AYC4Fot1uRHhhrpa9tH-5Oja_krgNXpEhG9AZOBIjuMRiiuVF?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Here's the view from the walk way.</p><p><img src="https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mTUKJbtNWN39rrttqZbdSpDO9zGs6UkeNIJH8lJFAnUTK8tOG8uda7HWQqKPBD99mIaotRK8MF9gy073M-DimEY2VZME7EJD1deFKsrs6vJmjCK0SJlqf-lJlVEg_lfjp65XtyWoXnVJHUt4t3_XZa3m66IU9mCMDSCSj2wnC6XIH5abD2d7imQ04jcq9Z7Wn?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I have a walk way that puts the workers above the cattle. The outside of the chutes is about 8-12" higher than the inside. IN this photo you can visualize the cattle will come into the area and then to the sweep. The gate swings out to the walkway and spins 320 degrees. The work area is behind the cedar wall. The gate by the cedar wall has a rubber mat to keep the cattle from seeing the workers. The other long rubber mats are an emergency exit if the worker needs to get out quickly.</p><p><img src="https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mM2G1p73gG5crK1OyQCrnpK5PYr-52sbBN6Wwt1mMzwXV6Pf0DojTH9ZyIugtexpEXQxU4DqfEOUvUVLmDc5MvW6CVCLOk3eIpRaqBYzUFQE5KLMKis2ULSJJCk4J54Wj8jYsf3omcob2R5oWS31w6ZtZ2SdIGozGY77Rfq1HlYqVGZ1rhMpLhvYOIf5kkr2P?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Once in the chutes we use a slider gate to prevent backs ups and allows the hand to go get the next set of cattle. The chute has a sorting gate that allows us to load out to the trailer. There is a ramp because our trailer sits higher than most. I also designed a quick gate with a drop down walk through as seen here. I can flip it up and tie it off and the gate closes so we can work / process the cattle. (The trailer is pulled away from the chute in this photo, but when it is backed up, the worker can pull a rope on the trailer to close the sliding gate without having to leave the walkway.)</p><p></p><p><img src="https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mzGxPmxNTHr3aLPk7j4xYzY5EH7iRQUaYoUkq2UMUJ6lnf9n8vIZuPudBnvcrlyISJZ8zzwRk1vfOhXFYfjoqZx7Hxo4n4a7-M6wfGZ2vTj0nbnQ3AdXq2TM2AnOI8Qa29GXhhB4fyE7SmYxX4EpW9K7Tu_ZirnaPejd1u33zkscqew-lAwe74mopYn1PSBFJ?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mQzDUn-SavP5mhLaKPWclE4_1g-dq75Jgch5DaudecgpPWeK3G9y5v8ABzV0Mabvtq4LpFthVdo_yvnyiOf6sPdb-yJvgoOatveLdKcm4xCV78HwpIDCSxVPH4xT--n62mTqlZZqDrwrnnynriVd9HZ2L2SZAxQocX6KvbU0VMbLc2eFe0n4gnOtuqr_inZFl?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4meiyWbSleZgddqvoaz8cIW11TUMoZZBwpbLqg8zi2UajWJwYiPPTap4vktAsRGAUKIbP0hvWoVsuIqgJuRmzVLxgR9tuKwvyJRm8GDUOV6fSkEaY4-UZYLbLBSuKJNQC28wz00xKCQrdPskcQdFh_cTPjQLF7Qyu7ssXDMJ6Jcns7vV8MKpTLk_AoJuYHKmB-?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Prior to the palpation cage, there is an emergency exit gate. We've never used it other than to enter the empty chutes for maintenance. </p><p><img src="https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mEwmhFsnNWBXzIpmCo9z4I6MvTaly0Tw8pyVQ2z3I_pYtKPxHccXtoh6fxdhq1gqlJiSSDpsHwmPworFvyXABPcs1Qbm7cn_nftLKkdwJR8WCBM-uVH6WOB8JNf3CAQtZRE83jPgkL37cccBu637ualnXzes60rrbtUt9cJL198EnP8kqt_AtyaA3RFuHHmtn?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Here's the aerial of the design.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]16338[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I drew this whole thing out on paper, including exactly where to put each post, which is RR cross ties. I got most of the ideas from a feller in Australia who has this "one man working chutes" concepts. This was a few years prior to Temple Grandin's rise in popularity. The guy has so many great ideas I bought several of his "books". It was worth every penny. I can work my whole herd alone if I need to. My dogs often help me with sorting, too. </p><p></p><p>Ideally I'd like to convert it all to metal, but as you can imagine it is cost prohibitive. Some day my ship will come in and I'll have the funds. </p><p></p><p>My next 2 improvements will be to add a cover from the working squeeze to the red gate - which is the west side. It will help protect the squeeze chute better from the weather and provide shade and harsh weather protection for cattle that might be temporarily penned. The second improvement will be to put a concrete pad under the squeeze and palpation cage. It is very annoying to have a rat or snake come out from under there while working. </p><p></p><p>One thing I learned was you can't have too many gates or water sources.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dusty Britches, post: 1745670, member: 1900"] Well, you asked and I finally remembered. 2x12 on the right serves as the table. The 2 gates on the exit - one is on each side of the escape. We took a 10' gate and cut it in half to make the 2 x 5' gates. They swing 180 degrees. We normally do not have to close the one on the inside but the outside one stays closed when working and releasing the cattle. If we are working a calf and his momma has already run, we might close the inside to keep her from coming back. [IMG]https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4m1GRMDaQT4CeNZ5Uv6F52YJsxn1CAkL1v8vaqZzrACuE6aRv-ZNYjHAY40hgoLETzWawkLMDPxWStDtke9T29WMtdjHNuXD8sCIeEkTQeCbAvrS0CXcN0Nya4Ny0NOoiWCT-CS_FBbeK8yT5AYC4Fot1uRHhhrpa9tH-5Oja_krgNXpEhG9AZOBIjuMRiiuVF?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none[/IMG] Here's the view from the walk way. [IMG]https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mTUKJbtNWN39rrttqZbdSpDO9zGs6UkeNIJH8lJFAnUTK8tOG8uda7HWQqKPBD99mIaotRK8MF9gy073M-DimEY2VZME7EJD1deFKsrs6vJmjCK0SJlqf-lJlVEg_lfjp65XtyWoXnVJHUt4t3_XZa3m66IU9mCMDSCSj2wnC6XIH5abD2d7imQ04jcq9Z7Wn?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none[/IMG] I have a walk way that puts the workers above the cattle. The outside of the chutes is about 8-12" higher than the inside. IN this photo you can visualize the cattle will come into the area and then to the sweep. The gate swings out to the walkway and spins 320 degrees. The work area is behind the cedar wall. The gate by the cedar wall has a rubber mat to keep the cattle from seeing the workers. The other long rubber mats are an emergency exit if the worker needs to get out quickly. [IMG]https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mM2G1p73gG5crK1OyQCrnpK5PYr-52sbBN6Wwt1mMzwXV6Pf0DojTH9ZyIugtexpEXQxU4DqfEOUvUVLmDc5MvW6CVCLOk3eIpRaqBYzUFQE5KLMKis2ULSJJCk4J54Wj8jYsf3omcob2R5oWS31w6ZtZ2SdIGozGY77Rfq1HlYqVGZ1rhMpLhvYOIf5kkr2P?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none[/IMG] Once in the chutes we use a slider gate to prevent backs ups and allows the hand to go get the next set of cattle. The chute has a sorting gate that allows us to load out to the trailer. There is a ramp because our trailer sits higher than most. I also designed a quick gate with a drop down walk through as seen here. I can flip it up and tie it off and the gate closes so we can work / process the cattle. (The trailer is pulled away from the chute in this photo, but when it is backed up, the worker can pull a rope on the trailer to close the sliding gate without having to leave the walkway.) [IMG]https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mzGxPmxNTHr3aLPk7j4xYzY5EH7iRQUaYoUkq2UMUJ6lnf9n8vIZuPudBnvcrlyISJZ8zzwRk1vfOhXFYfjoqZx7Hxo4n4a7-M6wfGZ2vTj0nbnQ3AdXq2TM2AnOI8Qa29GXhhB4fyE7SmYxX4EpW9K7Tu_ZirnaPejd1u33zkscqew-lAwe74mopYn1PSBFJ?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none[/IMG] [IMG]https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mQzDUn-SavP5mhLaKPWclE4_1g-dq75Jgch5DaudecgpPWeK3G9y5v8ABzV0Mabvtq4LpFthVdo_yvnyiOf6sPdb-yJvgoOatveLdKcm4xCV78HwpIDCSxVPH4xT--n62mTqlZZqDrwrnnynriVd9HZ2L2SZAxQocX6KvbU0VMbLc2eFe0n4gnOtuqr_inZFl?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none[/IMG] [IMG]https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4meiyWbSleZgddqvoaz8cIW11TUMoZZBwpbLqg8zi2UajWJwYiPPTap4vktAsRGAUKIbP0hvWoVsuIqgJuRmzVLxgR9tuKwvyJRm8GDUOV6fSkEaY4-UZYLbLBSuKJNQC28wz00xKCQrdPskcQdFh_cTPjQLF7Qyu7ssXDMJ6Jcns7vV8MKpTLk_AoJuYHKmB-?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none[/IMG] Prior to the palpation cage, there is an emergency exit gate. We've never used it other than to enter the empty chutes for maintenance. [IMG]https://bl6pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mEwmhFsnNWBXzIpmCo9z4I6MvTaly0Tw8pyVQ2z3I_pYtKPxHccXtoh6fxdhq1gqlJiSSDpsHwmPworFvyXABPcs1Qbm7cn_nftLKkdwJR8WCBM-uVH6WOB8JNf3CAQtZRE83jPgkL37cccBu637ualnXzes60rrbtUt9cJL198EnP8kqt_AtyaA3RFuHHmtn?width=1024&height=768&cropmode=none[/IMG] Here's the aerial of the design. [ATTACH type="full"]16338[/ATTACH] I drew this whole thing out on paper, including exactly where to put each post, which is RR cross ties. I got most of the ideas from a feller in Australia who has this "one man working chutes" concepts. This was a few years prior to Temple Grandin's rise in popularity. The guy has so many great ideas I bought several of his "books". It was worth every penny. I can work my whole herd alone if I need to. My dogs often help me with sorting, too. Ideally I'd like to convert it all to metal, but as you can imagine it is cost prohibitive. Some day my ship will come in and I'll have the funds. My next 2 improvements will be to add a cover from the working squeeze to the red gate - which is the west side. It will help protect the squeeze chute better from the weather and provide shade and harsh weather protection for cattle that might be temporarily penned. The second improvement will be to put a concrete pad under the squeeze and palpation cage. It is very annoying to have a rat or snake come out from under there while working. One thing I learned was you can't have too many gates or water sources. [/QUOTE]
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