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Item Number: Calving Maternity Pen 1130 (Calving Enclosure)

Calving Maternity Pen with center mounted self-catch head gate provides unmatched accessibility in a stable pen structure.

Hi-Hog calving enclosure and maternity pen

#1130 Calving Maternity Pen / Calving Enclosure

Safe and Efficient Calving Maternity Pen

  • The self-catch calving pen headgate with adjustable stanchions is centered in the front panel to provide unmatched access to the cow. The centered position of the cow offers excellent access to either side which is particularly good when you are trying to get twins to suck, or if you’re trying to milk out on one side while a calf sucks on the other side
  • The convenient handler gates on either side of the headgate come with self-locking plunger latches for quick secure access
  • Livestock aren’t tempted to test the heavy duty 66” high side panels
  • Like the trimming chute, the Calving Enclosure comes with split side panels mounted to the front Calving Enclosure frame. These panels can be swung out to the sides of the Calving Enclosure to assist in catching the cow. The split panels will hit the sides at an angle leaving a safe zone at the front of the Enclosure for the handler
  • Folding braces allow you to swing the split panels in beside the animal and lock them securely in position for maximum animal control
  • Two ¼” x 48” chains with quick links are included to allow you to anchor to any of the four split panels. Attach the chains end-to-end to lengthen the chain when required
  • When calving is over you can easily remove the split panels to create a 10’ x 10’ pen. The overall Enclosure size including front extensions is 10’ wide x 12’ long x 66″ high. The side panels extend 2’ beyond the head gate for superior stability. 
  • The rear frame with gate is only 7’ tall so it will fit in most barns

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An enclosure for the birthing of calves

Hi-Hog's #1130 Calving Enclosure With Optional #1146 Skid Platform

Calving Enclosure / Maternity Pen

Hi-Hog calving enclosure, maternity pen with dimensions

10' x 12' #1130 Calving Enclosure / Maternity Pen

 

Like the Manual Squeeze Headgate the #110 Calving Headgate will open fully, both in and out of the Calving Enclosure. This eliminates the threat of hip lock. Hi-Hog’s reliable and efficient Self-Catch Calving Headgate lets the animal catch itself so you can use your time to work the animal, outside of it's field of vision.

Before you begin working your animals, you will want to set the neck opening on the stanchions for the size of cattle you will be handling. Quick adjust plungers on the top and bottom of the #110 Calving headgate make it possible to adjust the Headgate opening on the fly (no tools required). The available stanchion openings are 5” to 10.5” in width.

A pen used for the safe birthing of calves

Complete Animal Access and Hi-Hog's #110 Self Catching Calving Headgate

Calving Barn Design :Learn more about how to integrate your Hi-Hog Calving Enclosure into your calving barn design.

Sample Calving Bar Designs: Get inspiration from these sample calving barn designs.


Customer Review

I bought a Hi-Hog calving enclosure because the head gate is located in the center of the pen with a split gate on each side. I really like the head gate in the center especially for trying to get calves to suck or milking a cow out. I also think it is easier to pull a calf, or, if a cow happens to go down on you. My vets have also said that they prefer this set up to one with the head gate on the side. I have had this pen for thirteen years now and while it seemed like a lot of money initially I would not be without it now. I have used this to breed a lot of cows and for other jobs and have even put mature cows in it and dehorned them and worked on big bulls without doing any damage to the pen and have never had an animal move it any noticeable amount.
VCSF, Saskatchewan
Comment from Steerplanet.com web forum

 

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#1130 Calving Enclosure Parts

Hi-Hog calving enclosure - parts drawing

Exploded plan view of #1130 Calving Enclosure

Calving Headgate, Item #110

The #110 Calving Headgate now comes with a dual position Handle.

It is recommended to have the Handle kept in the straight position when used on the Calving Enclosure other wise when opening the Headgate forward the hand will interfere with the front frame and side access gate.

 

A handle for controlling a calving headgate

#110 Calving Headgate Handle in Recommended Straight Position

The economical Calving Headgate has many of the same features as our #100 Manual Squeeze Headgate. Unlike the Manual Squeeze Headgate the #110 does not include sheet metal side guards or a head-tie-down chain. Both the headgate handle and the width adjustment drop pins are simplified.

The #110 Calving Headgate will open fully both in and out of the chute. This eliminates the threat of hip lock.

The self-catch Headgate lets the animal catch itself, with a positive lock and the forward momentum of the animal.

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Front Calving Enclosure Frame, Item 1145

Unlike most calving enclosure frames the Hi-Hog front frame centers the headgate in the pen. This positioning offers unrestricted access to all parts of the cow. This is valuable for both vets and calves. The frame comes with a man gate on either side of the headgate. Each man gate comes with slam latch plungers latches.

Item No. 1145 – Front Frame for Calving Enclosure

66" high side panels with stability extension, Items 1150, 1151

The heavy duty side panels for the Calving Enclosure are 12′ long and 66″ high. The headgate frame for the Calving Enclosure is attached to the panel at the 10′ mark with 2′ of panel extending beyond the headgate. These two extra feet provide stability to the Enclosure so that it will not tip forward when the cow enters the headgate. The six rails on the panel are spaced closer at the bottom to keep young calves contained.

Item 1150 – Left Hand Side Panel for Calving Enclosure
Item 1151 – Right Hand Side Panel for Calving Enclosure

A pen for the safe birthing of calves.

#1130 Calving Enclosure With #1146 Optional Skid Plate

Bottom Split Panels, Items 1171, 1176

The bottom split panels for the Calving Enclosure come with pins welded to the hinge end which allow them to be removed quickly and easily from the front calving enclosure frame. The bottom half of the back of the panel has been removed to safeguard against the cow stepping on the panel and injuring herself or damaging the chute. The back end of both panels come with a sleeve which allows the top split panels to pin securely to the bottom split panels. The bottom panels includes a chain which can be used to span behind the cow and drop into the chain latch on the opposite bottom panel. (Reversible: Left or Right)

Item 1171 – Left Hand bottom Split Panel
Item 1176 – Right Hand bottom Split Panel

Top Split Panels, Items 1170, 1175

The top split panels for the Calving Enclosure come with pins welded to the hinge end which allow them to be removed quickly and easily from the front Calving Enclosure frame. The back end of both panels come with a drop pin which allows the top split panels to pin securely to the bottom split panels. The top panels includes a chain which can be used to span behind the cow and drop into the chain latch on the opposite top panel. (Reversible: Left or Right) The folding braces attach to the top split panels to secure the split panels in position.

Item 1170 – Left Hand top Split Panel
Item 1175 – Right Hand top Split Panel

Folding Brace for Calving Enclosure, Item 1180

The folding braces tie the top split panels to the front frame of the chute. The pin and collar connection enables you to quickly un-pin the brace from the split panel and swing it safely and conveniently out of your way. When attached the hinged design allows for unrestricted movement of your split panels. When the split panel is aligned with the cow in the head gate simply slide the heavy duty sleeve forward to lock the split panel in position.

Item No. 1180 – Folding Brace

Rear Frame and Gate for Calving Enclosure, Item 1160

The frame on the rear gate is 7′ high so it will fit in most barns. In fact this frame and gate are often used by ranchers where standard 8′ frame and gates won’t fit. The gate height on this frame & gate is 66″ high, the same height as the side panels. The six rails on the gate are spaced closer at the bottom to keep young calves contained. The frame is reinforced with gussets to keep the plunger latch and striker plate aligned. The connectors used on the panels and the frame and gate are mounted at our standard height so they will tie seamlessly in with any panels in our product line.

A pen for the safe birthing of calves

#1130 With Our 7' High #1160 Rear Frame & Gate (Included)

Item 1160 – Frame and Gate for Calving Enclosure

Optional Skid Plate, Item 1146

For isolated set-ups where additional stability may be required we offer an optional Skid Plate. 

Item # Description Weight (lbs)
1130 Standard Calving Enclosure - Complete 1096
110 Self-Catch Calving Headgate 239
1145 Calving Enclosure - Front Frame 221
1150 12' Left Side Panel 112
1151 12' Right Side Panel 112
1170 Split Panel - Top Left 54
1175 Split Panel - Top Right 52
1171 Split Panel - Bottom Left 43
1176 Split Panel - Bottom Right 41
1160 Calving Frame with Gate 196
1180 Folding Brace 15
1146 Optional Skid Plate 72


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The video below shows an old 2009 version of the Hi-Hog Calving Enclosure