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<blockquote data-quote="bird dog" data-source="post: 1809133" data-attributes="member: 5381"><p>Add a stout gate about 5 feet behind where the trailer is backed up. That way if they balk getting into the trailer, they will be in a confined area. It also gives you a small space for the last couple to stand while they wait for a spot if you are crowding them in.</p><p>I have three gates in the last 20' of my load out alley to keep something between me and the animals and to discourage turn arounds.</p><p></p><p>As mentioned, a trailer floor level load out area will make you feel stupid for not doing it years ago. I have a 7' wide alley and butterfly gates on the trailer. Back up, flop the trailer gates open and the cattle walk right in as it is one continuous surface. I load some at night. The trailer has interior lights. The light draws them in like moths because they have no fear going where they can see good.</p><p></p><p>HP, you are not far from me if you would like to take a small road trip and see my set up. It might give you some ideas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bird dog, post: 1809133, member: 5381"] Add a stout gate about 5 feet behind where the trailer is backed up. That way if they balk getting into the trailer, they will be in a confined area. It also gives you a small space for the last couple to stand while they wait for a spot if you are crowding them in. I have three gates in the last 20' of my load out alley to keep something between me and the animals and to discourage turn arounds. As mentioned, a trailer floor level load out area will make you feel stupid for not doing it years ago. I have a 7' wide alley and butterfly gates on the trailer. Back up, flop the trailer gates open and the cattle walk right in as it is one continuous surface. I load some at night. The trailer has interior lights. The light draws them in like moths because they have no fear going where they can see good. HP, you are not far from me if you would like to take a small road trip and see my set up. It might give you some ideas. [/QUOTE]
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