Lamb/Kid Rearing Pen
New! This build-your-own pen was developed by Premier’s longest serving employee and a longtime shepherd, Gordon. This system allows the shepherd to keep a close eye on young animals to monitor health and performance. Slatted floor system simplifies care of “bonus” lambs and kids. Lambs/kids can stay in this system until weaning (30 days).
Materials needed (purchase locally):
- Two 2" x 6" x 8' treated boards
- Five 2" x 4" x 8' treated boards
- Coated wood screws
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Instructions/Diagrams:
Benefits
- Simplifies care throughout the season
- Slatted floor keeps pen dry, no wet bedding
- Lambs/kids stay close to milk or creep
- Modular design can be expanded for larger flocks
Specs
- Three fixed (in place) panels
- One removable panel allows access in/out of the pen
- A 4 ft x 4 ft pen has space for up to 6 lambs or kids
- Works with Premier’s bucket teat units, bottle racks, feeders, Lac-Tek machines and heat lamps
Pen includes:
- Two 30" x 45" panel inserts
- Two 30" x 48" panel inserts
- Four slatted floor panels (Slat openings: 1.25" x 0.5")
- Two connecting pens
- Four eye bolts
- Staples (18, 3 bags of six)
- Assembly instructions
Materials needed (purchase locally):
- Two 2" x 6" x 8' treated boards
- Five 2" x 4" x 8' treated boards
- Coated wood screws
See our detailed instructions above.
Precautions
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Wire Panels and Accessories
Eyebolt
Item #936100 -Plated steel bolt for holding connecting pins, tie gates shut and a multitude of farm uses.
$2.10 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$5.80 -
Lambing and Kidding Aids and Accessories
30" x 48" Panel Insert, (3" x 5" holes), each
Item #966100 -Replacement parts for the lamb and kid rearing pen. Simplify orphan rearing.
$46.00 -
Lambing and Kidding Aids and Accessories
30" x 45" Panel Insert, (3" x 5" holes), each
Item #966101 -Replacement parts for the lamb and kid rearing pen. Simplify orphan rearing.
$46.00 -
Lambing and Kidding Aids and Accessories
Slatted Floor Panels (24" x 24"), each
Item #966102 -Replacement parts for the lamb and kid rearing pen. Simplify orphan rearing.
$20.00