Deck Chair
New design! Premier's Deck Chair holds sheep reliably in a relaxed position which allows the use of both hands to trim feet, tag ears, examine and medicate. Restrains heavily pregnant ewes without injury.
Note: New Deck Chair Replacement Webbing (#807515) DOES NOT fit our Old Deck Chair (#807500).
Original Deck Chair Instructions 
Specs
- Galvanized steel pipe with elastic webbing.
- Can support large, adult sheep and goats (without horns).
- Adjustable width for all sizes.
- Included support rope for large/heavy sheep. (Prevents elastic webbing from over-stretching.)
- Length is 40 inches.
- Maximum width is 16 inches.
- Minimum width is 10 inches.
- Bottom "legs" are 14 inches.
- Replacement webbing is available.
- Can be folded flat for easy storage and transporting with some disassembly.
Benefits
We've introduced several improvements over the previous version:
1.) New elastic webbing
- A thick weave of elastic shock cord has replaced the string net we used previously. The elastic web springs back into place when the ewe leaves the chair reducing the risk of entanglement. The webbing quickly hooks over built-in rivets for easy replacement. Included support rope can be used for heavy animals to prevent over-stretching.
2.) Kick-plate
- This simple device prevents the animal’s hind legs from getting caught in the mesh. On occasion we’ve had to chase down a ewe that’s made off with our deck chair because of this very reason—not often, but it has happened.
3.) Quickly make size adjustments
- When using our original chair, a wrench was needed to make side-to-side adjustments. These nuts have been replaced with finger-friendly wing bolts. Kick-plate adjusts via the same method.
How to Use
To load:
- Best location is in the corner of a small pen, as this allows catching the animal with the least effort. Drop the top of the chair over the gate or fence at a 45 degree angle.
- Catch the sheep by the head. Back the sheep into the chair. As the back legs hit the bottom crossbar, the rump (and most of the animal's weight) will fall into the webbing. Take care not to catch the rear legs in the 2 vertical chair legs.
- Complete the process by lifting the head upwards into the sitting position.
To unload:
With one hand, tip the chair forward with the sheep inside it. Allow the animal to fall out onto its feet. Hang onto the chair or you may be chasing the animal/chair combination around the pen.
Precautions
Does not work well with horned animals. Their horns may become entangled with the webbing.
Note: New Deck Chair Replacement Webbing (#807515) DOES NOT fit our Old Deck Chair (#807500).
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Foot Trimming and Care
Hoof Rasp
Item #752010 -A popular file for leaving a smooth finish on the hooves of your sheep and goats.
$11.80 -
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Hoof Pincher
Item #752015 -Superior to standard trimmers on rams and billies. Long handles provide tremendous leverage to cut easily through tough, hard hooves.
$32.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Double-Edged Hoof Knife
Item #752005 -Features a small double-edge blade (for small sheep and goat hooves).
$7.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Small Hoof Knife
Item #752001 -Cuts and cleans up the extra hoof growth on sheep and goats.
$14.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
Premier Serrated Foot Trimmer
Item #750900 -Great for cutting tough hooves of larger sheep and goat breeds. Best hand trimmer (in value, ability and quality) for large hands.
$26.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
ExoTrim™ Trimmer
Item #769510 -Serrated blades slice through hard, dry hooves with ease. Comfortable grip for all hand sizes.
$18.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
ARS 140 DXR Trimmer
Item #769500 -The gold standard hoof trimmer for goat and sheep hooves. Japanese steel blades are 1 3/4" long. Choice of smooth or serrated blades.
$35.00
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Melissa C from Kentucky
Love this product! Although our pet Katahdin ewe did not look as happy as the one in your YouTube demonstration video.
Terrence G from Maine
This is an excellent improvement over the old deck chair! This model provides much more stability and support for heavier ewes/rams. The new style of netting is fabulous...not one of our girls got their hooves caught up in it as was the case frequently with the old style netting. Thanks so much for your thoughtful redesign of this excellent tool!
Ryan C from Kentucky
Well worth the money to save your back. Easy to put sheep in and out and it handled our 200+ lbs ewes with ease. Seemed less stressful for the sheep as their weight was supported in more of a reclined position instead of sitting them more upright on the ground. Wish we had one years ago...
Harry & Sue S from California
We have a small flock, about 15 Suffolk Hampshire cross ewes. The average ewe weighs close to 200 lb. My wife and I are both 75, and the biggest problem we have is tipping the sheep to trim their feet. The deckchair has made it possible for us to do the job. We have a tilt table that I built, but it does not confine the sheep nearly as well. It does take both of us to tip the sheep into the chair and get them back out, but other than that it works great.
John R from Texas
Very heavy duty and well built. Shipping was very reasonable and extremely fast. The netting is really taunt and at times doesn't let a lighter Barbado settle in deep enough, but I added a couple bungee cords to hold them in place and now I work my herd in gentleness and comfort. Great product, great design, and a great company, thanks.
