YoungAngusCattle said:More than 1 pen helps. I think to have 3 pens would be optimal. 1 catch pen and 2 holding pens. If I catch a cow without her calf I just leave her there overnight and by the morning the calf is waiting to get in the pen.
Your right about that. Being able to close off one section with what you have and giving the others time to work in to them can be very helpful... especially with calves.
Some cattle just need you to back up and let them figure it out.