Get some inspiration on Calving Systems for your new or existing Calving Barn.
We design and supply all sizes of barns. Our Common Connector System lets you use any of our standard components throughout your cattle handling network when not calving.
To assist you with your Custom Designed Calving Barn, Hi-Hog has several sample calving barn plans below.
Contact Hi-Hog when it comes time to design your Custom Calving Barn, we will give you Design Advise, CAD Drawings, and an Itemized Price-List and connect you with your nearest independent Hi-Hog Dealer.
All the equipment shown in the sample calving barn plans is portable so you can easily remove the equipment after calving season to:
- Make room in the barn or shelter for other functions
- Re-locate the equipment to other locations where you may require it.
Sample Calving Barn Designs
For your consideration, please find below several sample calving barn plans. All the plans feature either the Hi-Hog calving enclosure or Hi-Hog calving/trimming chute.
Because your barn or shelter is likely not the same as any of the samples shown below, please use the samples as an opportunity to understand the concepts behind the plans. Each of the barns will have considered the following calving barn features:
- Large group pens for cows you are watching
- Pens for cows that are calving
- A calving enclosure or calving trimming chute for helping cows who need assistance
- Pens for holding calving pairs while they bond (~12 to 24 hours)
- Pens for holding calving pairs during poor weather conditions (~ 2 to 3 days)
Note: some cows have difficulty bonding with their new calf and may require up to two weeks to accept their calf. For more information see "Understanding maternal behavior helps bonding"
If you would like to explore the calving barn further you may wish to visit Hi-Hog's discussion on Calving Barn Design Considerations.
If you have any questions, or you would like Hi-Hog’s assistance to modify one of these plans, simply contact Hi-Hog, or call 1-800-661-7002 during business hours and one of our design staff will assist you with your design. This is a FREE service.
If you’re calling from within mainland North America you can reach us toll free at 1-800-661-7002 (Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm MST).
NOTE: To see the drawing details we recommend viewing the samples drawings on a large screen.
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For further assistance contact Hi-Hog