used head catch

[tncattle]

friend of mine has two good used head catches he wants to sell. What are these things worth in good used shape?

 

[Dixieangus]

Paid 50 bucks for mine but it was locked up and a little rusted, but a good wash and oiling and i was ready to go.... its in decent shape, and will work for my situation, to me it was a steal....Depends on brand but new ones go for like 7-900 dollars.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

if their plain old head catches around 100.00

 

[shaz]

I would get an automatic and some heavy panels that will match up with it if you work cows alone like I do.

 

[robertwhite]

I paid $150 at an auction for one in nice condition. Built a chute and bolted the gate to it. Will put it to use next week.

 

[Kingfisher]

I paid $150 at an auction for one in nice condition. Built a chute and bolted the gate to it. Will put it to use next week.

Can you show me how you built the chute and bolted it to the gate? Thanks in advance.

 

[High Cotton]

I have seen a few on craigslist for $50-$75. I'm not to far from you. I'm holding out for an automatic gate. If those your friend has are automatic catches and you don't want them both shoot me a pm.

 

[robertwhite]

Can you show me how you built the chute and bolted it to the gate? Thanks in advance.

Sure, I will snap a pic and post it later today.

 

[robertwhite]

Left side is boxed around a pole so I could get a flush/even lag surface. Box is held into the T-pole with 8 inch spikes. Not going anywhere! Left side also has 2x4's (on either side of the 4x4) so I can slide in a pole or 2x4 behind the cow and thru the other side into the cattle fence to block them from backing up.

Right side showing cattle fence. The 2x6 rails are easily removable to whatever height I need access to the cow.

Chute is 26 inches wide and about 10 feet long. All posts are cemented in and cross braced at the top. It is rock solid.

Gate is lag bolted with 3/4" lag screws into the box frame on one side and to a 4x6 on the other side. I will probably also wrap a chain around the bottom on both sides just in case.

Gotta work the cattle as soon as the heat lets up a bit and will see how good (or bad) my contraption works.

 

[tsmaxx47]

robert, out of curiosity, why the livestock panel on the one side? how wide is the chute area?

 

[robertwhite]

robert, out of curiosity, why the livestock panel on the one side? how wide is the chute area?

Cattle fence (livestock panel) is so the cattle can be worked (shots, wormer, etc) at any height the need calls for.

Chute is 26 inches inside.

 

[Anonymous]

Ill buy one off ya if you know of anyone coming down to the orlando area.

 

[Kingfisher]

Thanks for the pictures. It looks good. Let us know how it works for you!

 

[robertwhite]

Thanks for the pictures. It looks good. Let us know how it works for you!

If it holds up to my young and very ornery bull, all will be good. :lol:

 

[novatech]

robert, out of curiosity, why the livestock panel on the one side? how wide is the chute area?

Cattle fence (livestock panel) is so the cattle can be worked (shots, wormer, etc) at any height the need calls for.

Chute is 26 inches inside.

I may be a little mentally thick here, but how does the panel aid with giving shots or wormer?
How do you remove the 2X6's?
Have you thought about a walk plank on the side so you can work them from above?
You may want to keep an eye on the bolts holding the gate to the post. Treated wood shrinks and the bolts tend to loosen up. Heck of a trick trying to remove a headgate from a cow out in the pasture. Seen it happen more than once.

 

[Caustic Burno]

Novatech that's the reason my headgate is welded to pipe. That rodeo is better than the bull in the hay ring.
The all time best is the fliped cow laying in the chute with all four legs sticking up in the air. That one made for a real exciting time, there was one heck of a clown show at that rodeo.

 

[novatech]

Novatech that's the reason my headgate is welded to pipe. That rodeo is better than the bull in the hay ring.
The all time best is the fliped cow laying in the chute with all four legs sticking up in the air. That one made for a real exciting time, there was one heck of a clown show at that rodeo.

I believe the worst I have ever seen is riding to the sale barn with grandad in his pickup.. We were hauling a cow in back. The dang thing crawled out, over the cab and hood and took off down the highway. Pretty well destroyed the truck.
There is always that one cow that shows you where improvements need to be made. Sure hate to learn lessons that way. Unfortunately that is how I learned a lot of my lessons. :bang:

 

[kenny thomas]

[There is always that one cow that shows you where improvements need to be made. Sure hate to learn lessons that way. Unfortunately that is how I learned a lot of my lessons. :bang:[/quote]
One of the best statements I have heard in a while. They will show you where you need more.

 

[robertwhite]

I may be a little mentally thick here, but how does the panel aid with giving shots or wormer?

Because I will not only be able to block them in at wherever I choose, but I can easily reach through the fence to administer shots, etc., also wherever needed.

How do you remove the 2X6's?

Just a couple of screws. The 2x6 would be removed prior to work begins. How many depends on if the cows or calves are worked.

Have you thought about a walk plank on the side so you can work them from above?

If needed, I can easily add one.

You may want to keep an eye on the bolts holding the gate to the post. Treated wood shrinks and the bolts tend to loosen up.

I will be adding chain on both sides above and below the bolts and around the poles.

Thanks for the thoughts.

 

[Caustic Burno]

Novatech that's the reason my headgate is welded to pipe. That rodeo is better than the bull in the hay ring.
The all time best is the fliped cow laying in the chute with all four legs sticking up in the air. That one made for a real exciting time, there was one heck of a clown show at that rodeo.

I believe the worst I have ever seen is riding to the sale barn with grandad in his pickup.. We were hauling a cow in back. The dang thing crawled out, over the cab and hood and took off down the highway. Pretty well destroyed the truck.
There is always that one cow that shows you where improvements need to be made. Sure hate to learn lessons that way. Unfortunately that is how I learned a lot of my lessons. :bang:

Thanks for the laugh oh how I remember loading them in the truck and heading for the salebarn in that old Chevy.
If you had a good hill might be able to get up 20 at the top of the next one. I can see that cow coming over the cab and hood. I bet it got real tight in that cab for a few minutes.