Starter Calf Hutches
Double Starter Calf Hutch
Keep your calves’ safe, dry and warm.
The Double Starter Calf Hutch combines 2 starter units on a raised base that can be equipped with legs or wheels to maximize efficiencies. Boosting producer convenience, the Double Starter Calf Hutch allows for customized care for newborn calves. Easy access to the calf, effortless maneuverability, and convenient cleaning features are just a few of the many built-in features and additional options that keep both the calf and the producer in mind.
The Double Starter Calf Hutch helps complete the full Calf-Tel Calf Program, calf housing from birth beyond weaning.
- Upper metal loop for easier handling
- Multiple vents for adjustable airflow and ventilation
- Front gate with low threshold for easy calf access
- All-plastic extrusion base with structured flexibility
- Secure latch – easy enough to open with one hand
- Optional roof for cold weather or outdoor use, can also be fitted with a heat lamp
- Optional steel base that can be fit with legs or wheels
Specifications
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Outside – Base w/ Legs | 60” L x 96” W x 71.25” H 152cm x 243.8cm x 181cm |
| Outside – Base w/ Wheels | 60” L x 96” W x 75.5” H 152cm x 243.8cm x 191.8cm |
| Inside Usable Calf Space | 108” L x 77.6” W x 39.2” H 274cm x 197cm x 99.5cm |
| Starter Unit Weight | 68.5 lbs. 31 kg. |
| Double Base Weight w/ Wheels | 214 lbs. 97 kg. |
| Double Base Weight w/ Legs | 202 lbs. 92 kg. |
Features & Benefits
Adjustable Ventilation
Proper airflow is one of the most important aspects of calf health. Our adjustable ventilation system lets you create the perfect microenvironment for your calves.
Easy Flip-Up
Robust rear hinges allow you to easily flip up the starter units and clean the hutches, floor and base.
Optional Cover and Heat Lamp
Covers can be added to part or all of the top of the unit. This can allow you to use the unit outdoors, as well as, help keep the calf warm. A heat lamp can be added to use the unit as a warmer.
Floor and Base
Durable steel base that can be fit with legs or wheels, raises the starter units off the ground. The Calf-Tel plastic floor provides a durable and stable ground for the calf. The open design allows for additional airflow and waste to pass through.
