Bama
Well-known member
Most older cows will stick their head through and are a lot easier to catch. Calves have a tendency to jump though with feet first. On big headgates this can be a problem to catch. Now the trick part. Open the headgate as wide a possible and take a section of 1" or 2" PVC pipe. Heat this with a heatgun or carefully over a fire. ( don't let it get to hot to fast ). After its hot bend in to follow the shape of the gate. Let it cool. Wiping with a wet rag speeds up this process. After its cooled attach to the gate with long screws. This will allow it to catch one of the smaller guys. Note don't let it stick to far down or it will close on itself and not be small enough in the center.
