As per request, I have taken and posted pictures of the headgate we had installed on our old WW calf cradle.
They are at www.ranchingsystems.com
Click on the picture link on the side and they are at the bottom of the page. Clicking on the picture will show a large version, then click the back button to return to the picture page.
The headgate runs on two spring loaded pins in the uprights that run along a plate and pop up into the "closed" position. There is a plunger on top that pushes the pins down to release the gate.
It is very slick and while faster with 2 or 3 it means that 1 person can catch and process calves if need be.
They are at www.ranchingsystems.com
Click on the picture link on the side and they are at the bottom of the page. Clicking on the picture will show a large version, then click the back button to return to the picture page.
The headgate runs on two spring loaded pins in the uprights that run along a plate and pop up into the "closed" position. There is a plunger on top that pushes the pins down to release the gate.
It is very slick and while faster with 2 or 3 it means that 1 person can catch and process calves if need be.