Calf Housing

Calf Barns & hutches

Properly selected and managed calf shelters have a significant impact on ensuring optimal calf growth and welfare during the first 24 months.

Calf barns, calf farms, and calf pens

With the use of the right products and good workmanship, calves can be fertilized earlier, growth increases, calf loss is significantly reduced, and milk production increases after the first two lactations. Ultimately, this results in labor and time savings, creating a more profitable operating environment and conditions. Calf shelters, where we invest labor, time, and money for the future and profitability of our herds , can lead to losses.

Main causes of calf losses

• Prenatal practices
• Practices during the birthing process
• Rearing system for the first 8 weeks (40 days)
  • Shelter model
  • Maintenance applications

For happy calves, it’s essential to choose and use calf shelters and living spaces that are suitable for the animal’s nature.

Calf shelters

Providing optimal conditions for calf rearing is based on three fundamental principles for suitable housing conditions: labor, welfare, and growth.  These principles contribute to optimal calf rearing on your farm. Healthy calves grow quickly and require little attention. The healthier a calf is, the better it develops during its first three months. Especially in the first three months, it is easy to see that our systems are quite effective in terms of calf development.

Choosing a Calf Pen

If you don’t choose calf pens suitable for the shelter conditions, the pens you buy may do more harm than good to you and the animal. Useful link

• Depending on the area of ​​use : For open areas (UV protection) / For covered areas / For enclosed areas
• Depending on the cleaning system : Wheeled (mobile) / Elevated sheds / Tiltable / Liftable / Fixed
• Depending on calf age : 0-4 weeks / 0-6 weeks / 0-8 weeks
• By size : Small / Medium / Large
• Type of shelter : Door-mounted / Garden (with fence) / Hybrid / Group
• Depending on the material: Fiber (Fiberglass and reinforced polyester) / Polyethylene / Galvanized / Aluminum / Plastic

Calf pens and their use.

Suitable calf shelters are essential for providing optimal conditions for raising calves. They contribute optimally to labor, welfare, and growth in calf rearing . Various models of calf shelters provide maximum efficiency with minimum effort. In addition, services and accessories that make calf care easier are also important. For details…

Workmanship

Labor costs are becoming increasingly important for the operational management of modern dairy farmers. Consequently, the development and production of calf shelters and systems should focus on ergonomics, ease of use, accessibility, flexibility, mobility, hygiene, and durability.

Comfort

Healthy young cattle form the basis for balanced growth and a highly productive dairy herd. In other words, for future profits. Medical care costs should be kept as low as possible, or even avoided altogether. Clean air, fresh water, high-quality feed, and hygienic environments are prerequisites for raising healthy calves. This contributes best to healthy and fast-growing cattle. Proper air circulation in barns is ensured through ventilation holes in the roof, keeping the interior dry and clean.

Growth

A suitable calf shelter ensures optimum calf growth in the first 24 months. For example, optimum growth due to a quality calf shelter will result in a calf reaching more weight and tonnage compared to standard growth. In addition, it will be more easily fertilized.

Happy calf, happy farmer.

Healthy calves grow quickly and require little attention. The healthier a calf is, the better it develops during its first three months. Especially during the first three months, it’s easy to see how effective our systems are in supporting calf development. With open-top calf pens, you can easily monitor the calves at all times, allowing for quicker intervention, which is a good reason to reduce costs.

Calf rearing systems facilitate the welfare and growth of calves, helping to reduce labor costs. Healthy calves mean less care and worry for the farmer.
Calf pens are made of durable, fiberglass-reinforced polyester or polyethylene plastic and offer the following advantages: They have a long service life thanks to their strong and robust construction; they provide protection from heat, cold, and drafts, creating the most suitable microclimate for calves; the interior of the pen has a smooth surface that prevents bacterial growth, making cleaning easier; and the pens are easy to move, facilitating cleaning.

Heat inside the calf pen.

To ensure our calf pens maintain a suitable temperature, the material we use has a UV protective layer. Additionally, the material is bright white. As a result, CalfOTel® calf pens have significantly lower light transmittance than other brands. CalfOTel® calf pens are visually less transparent and UV-transmitting than other calf pens. Because it blocks heat and sunlight, the calf inside remains comfortable. The lower temperature also makes the farmer’s work easier.

The current is a disaster.

Draft-free conditions are a crucial factor in calf welfare. Removing carbon dioxide and gaseous ammonia from the calf pen and ensuring continuous fresh oxygen supply is vital, but drafts must be avoided.

Drafts are formed as a result of a phenomenon where warm air cools and then settles.

In other brands of pens, the airflow is at head height and is more uncomfortable for calves.

Elevated calf cages:

Don’t let calf deaths become your nightmare! Calves must be carefully protected during the 0-8 week period. Their shelters should have dry, clean, soft flooring, be sheltered from wind, and kept away from human and animal contact and influences.

For the most economical and hygienic solutions, it is recommended to use raised sheds, raised calf pens , or raised calf farms .

Thanks to the wire mesh/sheet metal/wooden floor raised at least 15 cm off the ground, all urine and discharge from the calf flows directly downwards, keeping the ground dry.

Elevated hut and field grounds

Mesh bedding materials that can be placed inside calf pens include: plastic-coated metal (diamond pattern/rectangular), galvanized mesh, plastic MIK, and 5 mm grid mesh.

Elevated Calf Barn (field) and its floors

Concrete grates, MIK plastic grates, and sheet metal bending materials are commonly used for calf pens.

The calf pens consist of a channel on the sub-base and calf shelters with a grid floor where scrapers operate. The sheds are placed on these channels, allowing for animal and shelter cleaning without direct animal contact.

 By mounting a special LOSPA KRAIBURG rubber mat onto this wire or sheet metal surface  , the non-slip surface provides the necessary softness for the animal.

• These surfaces are made of plastic MIK , grate-type metal grid , or grid concrete . This ensures that all types of manure from the field, as well as urine and discharge from the calves, flow directly downwards, keeping the ground dry where the animal lies.

The canal located at the bottom is subject to the following project plan:

1. with automatic scraper
2. By flushing (siphoning).
3. Daily cleaning is done with the help of a tractor without any contact with animals.

Calf hutches for Outdoor
Calf hutch provides the most suitable environment for animals to stay separate to prevent infection. Calf yards, houses floors should be kept Dry, Clean and Soft. Hutches proven solution to keep young calves safe and healthy which is also economical for farmers. This “special-climate” environment allows calves to feed more on concentrated food before it ultimately makes more profits.

While deciding calf hutches

• Usage areas : Outdoor UV/ Covered areas / Indoors
• Cleaning system : Mobile/ Raised hutches / Tilting / Lift-able / Fixed
• Calf age : 0-4 weeks / 0-6 weeks / 0-8 weeks /4-10 weeks
• Size  : Small / Medium / Large
• Shelter type : With door / Fence / Hybrid / Group
• Material:  Fiber / Polyethylene/ Galvanized/ Aluminum/ Plastic

Hutches for open areas

The young animals enjoy all the benefits of the fresh air with Calf hutch used outdoor. and cost reducing for labor and care. Recommended to use Polyester or polyethylene calf huts in open areas . They provide dimensional stability and unmatched strength and are not affected by UV rays, extreme hot or cold environmental conditions. It prevents the sun rays from entering and the white top layer reflects the sun rays, in other words, there is a synergistic effect of the material and color. In this way, the hut remains cool even at high temperatures

Polyethylene calf hutches

Types of polyethylene (plastic) calf huts. LINK Regarding Usage The huts produced with the best quality polyethylene material and rotary-mold system are resistant to shocks, weather conditions and of course UV. Mobile calf hut with plastic coating fence and wheels.

• • It is very easy to transport with and without calves in mobile mobile sheds.
  • Thanks to the fence lock, it is very easy to enter and exit,
  • The hut and its wheel can be easily lifted vertically, making it easy to change and clean straw.
  • (3) three-hole ventilation holes in the back wall that always provides fresh and fresh air inside the shed.
  • Adjustable ceiling ventilation for additional fresh air.
  • For cleaning purposes, the club can be laid face down. The hut can be cleaned with any cleaning agent.
  • It can be easily transported thanks to its 2 two handles integrated into the Mini and Maxi Hut safes.
  • Thanks to the sufficient space between the huts, feeding and control inspection can be made by entering the spaces.

Easy move because of hut on wheels Easy rise up with wheels for cleaning and straw change with plastic coated fence and wheels. Air circulation in hut for fresh air with openings. Easy access due to door locks, Mini, Midi and Maxi models
We have added optimal comfort and optimal convenience for outdoor accommodation for calves. Completely re-assessed traditional, comfortable hutches, while keeping the current quality aspects.

Calf Hutch Comfort

Fiberglass reinforced polyester, with a super-smooth inner coating. This makes the hutch easy to clean and disinfect. Hygienic, easy to clean surface provides a simple way to achieve a lower infection rate in and around the hutch.  Easy application and maintenance with Link CalfOtel calf hutch solution
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• • The movable flap on the front of the hutch provides a good view of the calves, and the farmer can stand upright inside the hutch.
  • It is easy accessible because of the lockable fence.
  • The hutch on wheels is very mobile, easy to move with or without calves.
  • Both the hutch and the hardwood bottom can be tilted, because of the practical handle.
  • The straw can be refreshed quickly, is easy to clean
  • Between the hutches there is enough space for an entrance at the side, so that calves can stand up or the breeder can carry out an inspection

Calf hutches EKO

Calf hutch outdoor with hinged fencing can be tipped up with or without the front section and always retains its fixed ‘U’ shape. With the fencing tipped up, the outdoor accommodation area can be mechanically cleaned quickly and easily.
“Product information”

• • It is easy accessible because of the lockable fence.
  • Both the hutch and the hardwood bottom can be tilted, because of the practical handle.
  • The straw can be refreshed quickly, is easy to clean
  • Between the hutches there is enough space for an entrance at the side, so that calves can stand up or the breeder can carry out an inspection

Group Hutches XL

Definitely the best calf hutch for outdoor use after their stay in their mono hutches. If calves are raised outside in this system up to approximately 3 months of age. Designed for large farms

• • • For breeding 10 calves up to 3 months
    • Durable galvanized fencing material and bucket rings
    • Reinforced, UV-blocking polyester
    • Effective venting holes
    • Rugged hoisting hooks
    • Detachable patented fencing
    • Side access possibility in fence
    • Good overview, large access and venting openings
    • Removable front gate for easy calf lock up
    • Both the Lightweight hutch and the hardwood can be tilted, because of the practical handle, the straw can be refreshed quickly, is easy to clean

Group housing

The feeding rack and the front section of the fencing for Calf hutch outdoor can be locked securely in place, but can also be lifted out to enable you to move the calves easily into the group box. “Product information” With galvanized fence. Easy access due to door locks, Easy lift up for cleaning and straw change. Air circulation in hut for fresh air.

Soft and comfortable calf mats and floors

The best bedding for calves is known as oat straw. In order for calves to maintain their body temperature in cool and cold weather, the material that calves can lie comfortably in is typical straw (Top quality wood shavings, wood chips, and wheat or oat straw are all very good absorbent bedding materials) is recommended. All of them are very good absorbent bedding materials, but the depth of the bedding material is important. In cases where depth cannot be achieved, rubber mats become important.

CaBoMat for hutches

KRAIBURG CaBoMat  rubber mat is installed which is made of wire or metal sheet floor to provide the necessary softness and slip resistance for the animal.

KURA SE for slated floors

To improve animal comfort and get rid of substance and straw litter costs recommended to use  KURA SE KRAIBURG rubber mats which provides enough softness and slip resistance.
Elevated calf yards

Calf yards / pence or barns are completely elevated by the slated floors. Cleaning is done under the elevated salted floors by automatic manure scraper/ Flush by flushing system or by tractor without contact with animals during daily cleaning. Calf housings are hutches or cages which are on the slated floors to maintain and cleaning without and any interactions.
On top of these hard slated floors recommended to use soft rubber floorings KURA SE KRAIBURG to increase animal comfort and welfare
“Product information Elevated stalls floors plastic MIK panels or slated metal or concrete Beton  are used . Because of this slits all kind of dirt and manure and slurry drains. Provides dry, clean surface and promotes healthy environment for calves.

Calf hutch outdoor use

Calf hutches

For efficient, successful dairy farming, good calf rearing is increasingly important. In order to further optimize calf breeding, Newly developed the ‘CalfOTel Hybrid’ – a unique new housing concept for calves, in which animals can be housed both individually and in small groups ‘outdoors.’ This allows calves to be kept in the same pen from day one to three months of age. The system was developed with labour, hygiene, and animal health in mind.
Calves start into life and to strengthen resistance it is ideal to offer them a healthy, highly clean and germ-free environment. This hutch has ”double-climate” surroundings allows the calves to start earlier in eating concentrated feed and to better profit from the nourishment. “indoor calf hutches”
Numerous accessories for indoor or outdoor feeding are available for hutches. They offer you the ideal way to care for your animals and can be combined according to the users’ wishes: e.g. pellets which should be given to the calf as of the 8th day onwards, can be dispersed to the animals in the hay container, or water in sufficient quantity in the buckets fixed in the hut or in the cage’s wall.

Calf hut and feeding accessories

Calf care and rearing products for animal health, hygiene and care required for the protection and healthy development of newborn animals between 0-10 weeks in calf huts and shelters: Products suitable for shelter conditions should meet the needs of you and the animal.

While choosing a Calf Hut
Manufactured from the best quality polyethylene material and rotary-formed system, the sheds must be resistant to shocks, weather conditions and of course UV. Thanks to the sufficient space between the huts, feeding and control inspection should be possible by entering between them.

Fiberglass and reinforced polyester / Polyethylene / Galvanized / Aluminum / Plastic calf hut types

Calf hut accessories

1. Bowls +
2. Pail Bucket with  +
3. feeding Bottle +
4. water bucket+
5. Door +
6. fence +
7. wheels +
8. Mattresses and pads

Feeders

• Special feed container for calf huts,
• Thanks to the top cover, it protects the bait in rain and other weather conditions.
• Easy assembly, easy cleaning and straw change

Buckets – Pails

• Food grade plastic
• Level indicator
• The cover can be attached
• Does not fall off with double lock system
• Ergonomic shape, robust design
• Self cleaning when upside-down
• Use lids on pails to retain heat.

Feeding Bottle

• Food grade plastic
• Level indicator
• Can be used as medicine bottle.
• Ergonomic shape with handle, robust design
• Easy cleaning with the big mouth bottle.

Feed and water bowls

• Food grade plastic
• Suitable for pellet feed and water
• Does not fall out with the edge lock notch
• Ergonomic shape, robust design
• Easy cleaning.

Hut gates

• Made of hot-dip galvanized
• European standard sizes
• Easily transportable modular and openings.
• Two buckets and one baby bottle bucket can be attached to the door with connection brackets.
• Entry and exit is very easy thanks to the fence lock,
• Use as hut front and fence.

Fences and gardening

• Made of painted or hot-dip galvanized
• European standard sizes
• It consists of an easily transportable modular and openings.
• Two buckets and one bottle or feeding bucket can be attached to the front door with connection brackets.
• Entry and exit is very easy thanks to the fence lock,
• The hut can be easily lifted upright with the fence, so it is very easy to change the straw and clean it.
• All shed fence wheels are in a set with screws and fittings

Calf mats and beddings

Calf mat CaBoMat

Special for animal-friendly and raised open calf huts and cages Soft, rubber calf bedding. Rubber (perforated floor) 12mm thick calf pad mats  CaBoMat.

Calf Flooring KURA SE

Rubber Grid Flooring in raised areas KURA SE calf barn floor. The crenellated calf fields, the calf hut litter. With the calf litter the animals are always clean, dry and soft.
Calf Hutches and use

Proper calf shelters are essential to provide the most suitable conditions for calf rearing. Labor, welfare and growth contribute optimally to calf breeding. Various models of calf hutches provide maximum efficiency with minimum work. In addition, service and accessories that make calf care easier are important. For details

Calf shelters and barns

Properly selected and managed appropriate calf housing has a significant impact on ensuring optimum calf growth and well-being in the first 24 months.;Thanks to the use of the right products and good workmanship, calves can be fertilized earlier, growth is increased, calf loss is significantly reduced and milk production increases after the first two lactations. As a result, a more profitable operating environment and conditions are created, along with labor and time savings.Calf shelters, where we spend effort, time and money for the future and gain of our herds, can causelosses.

;Prefer KRAIBURG products for hygienic indoor areas suitable for animal comfort that can be used in organic livestock”

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