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<blockquote data-quote="ChrisB" data-source="post: 42970" data-attributes="member: 122"><p>We have a Foremost headgate with no chute. After dealing with animals that won't hold still we bought the 'nose bar' that goes with the headgate. That holds them secure for dehorning, working on eyes, eartages, shots, and also for castrating. I think it was only $50 or something. We also have 6' gates on each side of the headgate with the hinges at opposite sides; one fastened 6' back for letting them out & one hinged by the headgate for squeezing. We made a bar that locks as the gates are pushed together. But we hardly ever use the gate for squeezing. Hang some plywood on the gates so they can't see thru them, and cut out an area up front for giving shots in the neck. We usually work less than 60 head at a time, so the added time with the nose bar doesn't add up to much, it usually takes 2-3 minutes per head to castrate give 3 shots, worm, and implant. </p><p></p><p>If you have less than 100 head, I would really look into other ways to get by without spending the money on a chute. They are nice, but aren't a neccessity.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChrisB, post: 42970, member: 122"] We have a Foremost headgate with no chute. After dealing with animals that won't hold still we bought the 'nose bar' that goes with the headgate. That holds them secure for dehorning, working on eyes, eartages, shots, and also for castrating. I think it was only $50 or something. We also have 6' gates on each side of the headgate with the hinges at opposite sides; one fastened 6' back for letting them out & one hinged by the headgate for squeezing. We made a bar that locks as the gates are pushed together. But we hardly ever use the gate for squeezing. Hang some plywood on the gates so they can't see thru them, and cut out an area up front for giving shots in the neck. We usually work less than 60 head at a time, so the added time with the nose bar doesn't add up to much, it usually takes 2-3 minutes per head to castrate give 3 shots, worm, and implant. If you have less than 100 head, I would really look into other ways to get by without spending the money on a chute. They are nice, but aren't a neccessity. [/QUOTE]
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