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Saddle Pad Cleaning tips for Wool

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Rob

Barn World Post: Saddle Pad Cleaning – a necessity for clean equine tack

Cleaning your 5 Star saddle pad is quite easy as the pad is made from 100% wool and is extremely durable. With standard care, your pad will last two thousand hours or more.

To begin, get your saddle pad wet with clean water. When you spot a soiled area, just rub in a circular motion with your fingers or a rubber curry comb. You may use a gentle detergent to remove stubborn stains if necessary. When finished, just hang your pad and allow to dry. It’s important to remember that the pad should not be laid on it’s back to dry. You want to maintain the natural shape of the pad by avoiding leaving it upside down to dry.

It really is that easy. The saddle pad is made with 100% wool using steam, heat and pressure to remove any concerns about distortion or shrinkage when you clean your own pad.

How to Clean Saddle Pads

Combing

You should periodically use a rubber fingered or flat curry comb with your 5 Star saddle pad cleaning sponge (free with every new pad) to prevent the hair and dirt from building up under the bottom of your saddle pad. An occasional brushing will do the trick on your equine tack. When using the sponge, use a circular motion on a dry pad and wipe the dirt and hair off of the sponge as it builds.

If your pad has a heavy build up of dirt and sweat, use the rubber finger curry to loosen it up, but be gentle so you’re careful not to cut the felt. As it comes up, use a vacuum to remove the grim and dirt from the saddle pad.

Keeping your saddle pad clean will allow it to breath and pull moisture away from your horses back. Your saddle pad is one of your most important pieces of equine tack and should be kept clean for a great riding experience

This will keep the old hair and dirt from collecting and working it’s way into the pad. This interferes with the ability of the pad to breath and pull moisture away from your horse’s back.

Washing

It should only be necessary to wash your equine tack saddle pad after around one hundred hours of use. Of course, if your saddle pad begins to feel hard or ‘bulky’ on the shoulder or loin areas, it’s time to clean your tack. When washing, avoid using soap as it may leave a residue that could irritate your horse. When washing, move from the center to the outer edge of the pad in every direction. A preferred method is to hang the pad by the gullet hole and rinse from the center outward. As you go, you may want to rotate your saddle pad so the dirt will be carried away and you won’t be just soaking the pad.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO NEVER LAY YOUR SADDLE PAD FLAT TO RINSE IT OFF. This will only push the sweat salts and dirt into the pad. To dry, hang the pad by the gullet hole or lay over a rail to help maintain it’s natural shape and contours. Never lay the saddle pad on it’s back as that’s the best way to help it lose it’s shape, will stretch the leather and may damage the lacing on the inside of the pad.

Once it’s dry, you may ‘loosen’ it back up by flexing the pad in the areas that may seem stiff. This will also help restore the compression protection and loosen the felt up again to help breath and wick away moisture.

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Saddle pads provide performance and comfort

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Rob

Barn World is proud to offer sheepskin saddle pads as well as Wool Saddle Pads for all of your riding styles and disciplines. A top quality saddle pad can make all the difference in riding performance and comfort for both you and your horse.

Wool Saddle Pads

The 100% wool pad offers great comfort and fit and the pads are designed to fit the shape of your horse’s back. It has excellent qualities that allow it to absorb moisture and wick it away from your horse and saddle.These pads are an essential piece of tack that belongs at the top of your list.

5 Star saddle pads have a unique two-piece construction that eliminates spinal pressure and improves saddle fit, that means no over-cinching. they have a true French Curve back line and withers slope. The equine saddle pads are specifically designed to fit the shape of your horse’s back: Wither height and back line variance along with equine hip placement are given special attention to provide the best possible saddle pad fit that will conform to the shape of your horse. This will make both horse and rider very happy.

The saddle pads are handmade in the United States and are all natural 100% wood felt. They are soft, durable and offer easy clean-up.

For the best in saddle pad equine tack, visit www.BarnWorld.com today!

Hay Tarps – protect your hay with an all season hay tarp

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Rob

The Bull Flex™ hay tarp is specifically designed for the cost-conscious customer who wants a tarp that is built tough as bull hide yet flexible enough to meet all of your covering needs.

We offer it to you at about the same price as you would pay for a farm store loop-style tarp plus we give you stronger fabric (7oz), stronger tie-down tabs, and a chuck wagon end that allows you to keep the Bull Flex™ hay tarp ends from flapping in the wind. You also get the opportunity to purchase the Super Cinch tie-down kit, and we can train you to install it correctly. You will find much more quality is built into the Bull Flex™ than the typical farm supply store offers.

When it comes to securing the sides of the Bull Flex™ hay tarp to your haystack, this tarp has the best of two worlds! It comes with high-strength 2″ webbing loops at 3′ spacing to tighten your tarp to the haystack instead of traditional grommets. The webbing loops provide up to 300% more strength than grommets. The Bull Flex™ hay tarp also has an innovative pocket sewn the length of the tarp on both sides. This gives you the opportunity to slip a pipe into the pocket (especially on round bale stacks) and tie down the tarp in the same manner as the popular Performer™ Hay Tarp.

The weight and strength combination of the Bull Flex™ averages nearly 20% greater than most competitive products. When combined with the use of our patented Super Cinch™ tie-down system below, you come up with a winning combination that beats out other grommet and loop-style hay tarps.

Hay Tarp Tie Down Kits

The tie-down kit makes quick work out of securing over the top of your stack or when using side curtains. It is designed for 52′ long covers of both round and square bales. The super cinch is a pull-through cleat that keeps the ropes taut and secure. The J-hooks are used on the hay bales themselves for extra strength.

Below are the included components of the round and square bale kits:

ROUND BALE KIT	SQUARE BALE KIT
20 – 28’ ropes	40 – 18’ ropes
36 – Super Cinch	40 – Super Cinch
36 – 2’ ropes	40 – J-hooks

Hay Stack Side Curtains

For the ultimate protection from the elements, the side curtain will keep moisture from entering the side of your stack. The drop-down curtains are secured with tie-downs and keep moisture from being blown in or accumulating on the side. They are made with a heavy-duty 15-millimeter polyethylene fabric that’s a sturdy 6.5-ounces. They include 1-‘ lengths of twine on one side spaced approximately 8’ apart for the length of the curtain.

They’re silver on one side and white on the other and have become very popular for offering the best protection for large stacks.

Customers who use the hay rely upon a hay tarp or hay barn to protect the hay they purchased until the livestock has consumed it. If hay is not protected, mold and bacteria cause spoilage of the hay. Spoiled hay fed to livestock can create health problems.

Be sure and protect your hay and get maximum production from your livestock.

The Bull Flex™ hay tarps come in ten different sizes: from 14×52 all the way up to 45×52!

Visit Barn World today for all of your hay tarp and livestock equipment needs, or call (720) 238-2190.

Hoof Stands at Barn World – for your ferrier needs

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Rob

The HOOF-it® ‘All in One’ Hoof Stand

Hoof care the easy & comfortable way! Easy on the horse and the user, the Hoof-it® Stand gives you both the post and cradle integrated into one, innovative hoof stand. Do yourself a favor! Take the pain out of your back and knees with the New Hoof Stand from HOOF-it® Technologies

The HOOF-it® ‘All in One’ Hoof Stand, designed by Farrier Steve Samet, features a shock absorbing, integrated rubber cradle and hoof post into one easy to use unit.

The Hoof Stand provides a stable and safe support for the horse, allowing it to relax without putting all of it’s weight on you.

For additional safety and stability when working with the Hoof-it®Stand try the following:
* keep on foot on the base unit when working with the Hoof® Stand
* do not leave the horses leg or hoof in the cradle or on the stand, when unattended.

Benefits for Farrier’s, Veterinarians and horse Owners who use the HOOF-it® Hoof Stand:

√ Easy to use “All in One” innovative, design integrates both the post and cradle in to one.

√ The innovative design of the HOOF-it® Hoof Stand dramatically reduces your risk of getting injured during hoof care tasks.

√ The HOOF-it Stand is ideally suited for use with all types of horses, including older horses that require special support and comfort during hoof care tasks.

√ The rubber cushioned Cradle fits different hoof sizes and hugs the hoof.

Let HOOF-it® Hoof Stand deal with the majority of the horses weight during any type of hoof care tasks, rather than your back or knees.

Visit www.BarnWorld.com today to see all of Barn World’s farrier supplies and livestock supplies.

Livestock scale make weighing your animals a breeze!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Rob

Check out the large selection of animal scales at Barn World

livestock scales | cattle scales

BarnWorld offers a great selection of livestock scales for all sizes and types of cattle. Several of our livestock scales are perfect for 4-H projects and weighing smaller animals. We have livestock scales to weigh your cattle, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, dogs or grain. Multipurpose livestock scales weigh smaller animals including pigs, sheep, goats and calves. Our low-profile animal scales weigh horses and llamas. We also offer livestock scales to work under your chutes and alley ways using weigh bars for a complete cattle weighting system.BarnWorld cattle scales are designed for easy loading of the cattle onto the scales with ramp ends on the platforms, platforms that are very low to the ground, and tread on the scales to keep skittish cattle from slipping and falling. Our cattle scales are portable and can be leveled to work on any surface.

4-H Multipurpose Livestock Scale System – PS 1000 Item #: PS1000

$693.95

This multipurpose livestock scale is designed with 4-H in mind. Weigh pigs, sheep, goat, calves up to 1,000 lbs. 55.5″x20.1″ mild steel platform scale with end ramps. Pre-calibrated to a stainless steel digital indicator. Includes 6VDC rechargeable battery and AC adapter. Optional Indicator Stand Available.

Capacity– 1000 lb
Accurate– Provides consistent accuracy within 0.1% and comes equipped with an indicator for fast digital read out.
Economical to Own– There are no installation costs and no moving parts that require maintenance or adjustment.
Low Profile– 2.50″ high
Versatile– Accomplishes a multitude of weighing jobs: livestock, pets, feed carts, bulk containers, shipping and receiving.
Portable– The PS1000 weighs only 60 lbs, two easy access carry handles makes this scale convenient to relocate. No need for ramps or recessed floors, as this unit comes with ramped ends.

4-H Multipurpose Livestock Scale System – PS 2000 Item #: PS2000

$815.95

The PS2000 is just like the PS1000 except the platform is a little bit larger. It is a 59″x30″ mild steel platform that is pre-calibrated to a digital readout. It is powered by 4 AAA batteries and includes an AC adapter. The maximum weighing capacity on this scale is 2,000 x .1 lb. Optional Indicator Stand Available.

Capacity– 2000 lb
Accurate– Provides consistent accuracy within 0.1% and comes equipped with an indicator for fast digital read out.
Economical to Own– There are no installation costs and no moving parts that require maintenance or adjustment.
Low Profile– 2.50″ high
Versatile– Accomplishes a multitude of weighing jobs: livestock, pets, feed carts, bulk containers, shipping and receiving.
Portable– The PS2000 weighs only 105 lbs. No need for ramps or recessed floors, as this unit comes with ramped ends.
15′ serial cable

8” Table Top Dial Scale Portion Scale Item #: 816965001613	$110.50
8″ Table Top Dial Scale with a 130lb weighing capacity; great for weighing produce, meats, hay, etc.

MTI LPL-2000 Low Profile Livestock Scale System Item #: MTI LPL-2000	$1,895.00
Weigh Horses, LLamas Low profile livestock scale package includes: 34″x84″ diamond tread aluminum platform, stainless steel digital indicator, rechargeable battery, AC adapter (charger), pre-calibration, and one-year warranty. Maximum weighing capacity 2,000 lbs.

MTI-500WB Livestock Scale System Item #: MTI-500WB

$997.00

This highly durable scale is designed with simplicity, portability, and economy in mind. In just a few minutes the entire system can be setup and ready to weigh. The standard system includes two weigh bars with built in handles and 20′ of homerun cable, quick connector, a NEMA 4X stainless steel digital indicator with backlight, and 2-year warranty.This fully portable system is commonly used for livestock weighing – simply place the bars under an existing squeeze chute or platform and you’re ready to weigh animals. Standard capacity is 2,500 lb per bar with a total system capacity of 5,000 lb. for the 33″ and 40″ lengths. Common uses include:

Livestock chute weighing system.
Used in Alley ways for Cattle, Hogs, Sheep.
5,000lb capacity floor scale – grain, hay and produce.
Used as portable weigh system (4-H, pasture to pasture, fairs and more.)NOTE: While Livestock Scale ships free, Optional Platforms are very heavy and do NOT ship for free. Please call for shipping estimate on Optional Platforms.
33″ weigh 75lbs
40″ weigh 83lbs

MTI500WB Replacement Cable – 105” Item #: MTI500WB-SC	$60.90
105″, Male on both ends, 5 pin round. This cable connects the two weigh bars.

MTI500WB Replacement Cable – 200” Item #: MTI500WB-LC	$62.40
200″, Male on both ends, 5 pin round. This cable connects the two weigh bars.

MTIAHS500 Sheep and Hog Scale System Item #: MTIAHS500

$2,299.95

Package includes 18″x55″ aluminum platform scale, crate assembly, stainless steel digital indicator, rechargeable battery, AC adapter (charger), pre-calibration, one-year warranty. Capacities: 500lb and 1,000 lbs. Shipping is estimated based on weight and location.

Accurate- Provides consistent accuracy within 0.5% and is comes complete with digital indicator and “motion control” software.
Portable- All aluminum construction to maximize portability. 110 lbs. Easy to relocate. Gates are easy to lift.
Low Profile- Small animals can easily step onto the scale avoiding animal stress.
Durable- Complete with stainless steel, hermetically sealed load cells and a stainless steel, NEMA 4X battery-powered digital weight indicator. Built for farm use!
Economical to Own- Low purchase price, virtually no maintenance cost, and economical replacement parts readily available.

MTIAW42S Small Livestock Scale System Item #: MTIAW42S

$559.95

Weigh Dogs, Goats, Alpacas, Grain, etc.
22″x42″ stainless steel platform scale calibrated to a digital readout. The weighing capacity is 550lbs. The scale is powered by a rechargeable batter or AC adapter. Both are included with purchase. The scale also comes with a removable rubber mat and a one-year warranty.

Accurate and reliable
“Hold” feature for unstable loads like animals or large packages
Stainless steel or mild steel weight platform
550 lb x 0.2 lb (250 kg x 0.1 kg) capacity
Rechargeable battery or AC powered
Auto power off
Easy to operate
Compact and light weight

Cattle Guards: Different types and how to select what’s right for your project

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Rob

Barn World has a large selection of cattle guards for all of your livestock guard needs. They may be called by various names (Texas gates, animal guards, cattle grids, cow guards etc.) but they all are the same great idea. Barn World has a cattle guard for every need.

Visit Cattle-Guards.com for a great informational cattle guard website.

Rated Cattle Guards

An HS20 and HS25 rated cattle guards are designed for highway use and certifed to meet the specifications needed for State and Federal requirements such as DOT, BLM, USFS, NP, and US Military installations. They will provide years of rugged service in commercial applications such as mining, forestry, agriculture, and petroleum production. They are also the product of choice for residential usage where city, county, or state regulations require the HS20 rating.Certified structural steel is used in the manufacture of all Barnworld HS20 rated Cattle Guards.

Standard Cattle Guards

Barn World also carries a less expensive option for private use such as washouts and driveways. The Standard 6’and 8′ wide cattle guards are made of NEW 3″ Schedule 40 steel. All Flat Cattle Guards may be ordered with optional wings, integral box, or removable box.

The ATV cattle guards are unique in the industry. These cattle guards are suitable for all types of projects on private land. The standard boxed cattle guards are perfectly suited to construction sites, mine sites and oil field applications.

Spec Cattle Guards

Our 7.5′ and 8′ spec cattle guards meet current AASHTO load ratings and are suitable for all types of applications where a square pipe is desired including heavy duty logging roads. They may be ordered with optional wings or cleanout line.

All cattle guards may be fitted with plow strips that allow plows to cross over the guard with minimal interference and wear.

All cattle guards may be outfitted with a removable box for easier cleaning as an option.

Barn World has a cattle guard to meet your needs. Please call us (720) 238-2190 with your questions and to obtain shipping quotes. We can also provide professional bid packages for large company, military, and government programs and carry a large selection for all of your livestock equipment needs.

Mineral Feeders: Give your animals the nutrients they need

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Rob

MINERAL FEEDERS AT BARN WORLD

Barn World carries a large selection of mineral feeders for all of your livestock. Make sure your animals remain healthy with mineral feeders from Barn World

mineral feeders | lick feeders

Mineral Feeder Replacement Parts

280 Gal. Liquid Feeder Item #: SSLF280	$359.55
Includes 2 lick wheels and mounting brackets Will not rust, rot or corrode. Domed to prevent cattle from standing on top. Heavy rib construction reinforces top to withstand great weights.

Dura Life Lick Feeder Item #: SSLF280	$359.55
280 Gallon mineral feeder. Includes 2 lick wheels and mounting brackets.

Dura Life Lick Feeder – Replacement Wheel Kit Item #: S175442	$96.53
24″ WHEEL KIT (includes 2 lick wheels and mounting brackets)

Ground Style Mineral Feeder Dura Life Item #: S179218	$183.00
Economical and effective for big cattle and even horned cattle. The heaviest “Ground” Feeder available. New thicker 41″ flap (3/8″) which is heavier! Mineral feeder weighs 53 Lbs. Mineral feeder is 15″ high and 38″ wide Mineral feeder has 3 compartments that allow for 200 Lbs. of salt or mineral (loose or block) Made of the highest quality of polyethelene

Upright Mineral Feeder Item #: S15493

$254.36

Beveled hood opening is 28” x 24” – big cattle, even horned cattle, feed easily.

Low center of gravity for stability.

Top of tub is 23” from the ground so calves can gain easy access.

Aerodynamic hood and wind vane aids directional control.

Full 360° rotation protects expensive supplements from the elements.

The 48” x 48” tubular base frame is constructed of 2” 16 gauge, 50,000 psi steel tubing for strength and stability.

Handles only liquid insecticide.

74 lbs.

Wire Salt Holder Item #: S-5	$16.98
Extra heavy 1/4″ steel. Vinyl coated.

Radiant Floor Heating with Crete Heat Panels

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Rob

Radiant Floor Heating from Barn World with the Crete-Heat Floor Panel System

The easy use and install Electric Boilers for Radiant Floor Heating is designed to be used with PEX Tubing and the Crete Heat Insulated Floor Panels. This system is designed specifically for installation in poured concrete basement and garage slabs that are well insulated below and around the outside edge of the slab. Use these hydronic heating kits to heat up to 900 or 1000-1800 square feet of single-zone basement, garage, greenhouse, or home addition. Radiant-Made-Simple Radiant Heat Systems provide an energy-efficient (approaching 99%) solution for concrete floor heating.

CHOOSE YOUR RMS MODEL ACCORDING TO THE SPACE YOU WISH TO HEAT IN YOUR BASEMENT OR GARAGE, AND YOUR ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Square Feet	RMS Model	Loops	BTU/h
350 to 600	RMS-7	2	23890
610 to 900	RMS-7	2	23890
910 to 1200	RMS-11	3	37540
1210 to 1500	RMS-11	4	37540
1510 to 1800	RMS-11	5	37540

ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
MODEL	AC VOLTAGE	HEATER AMPS	BREAKER
RMS-7	220/240	29	40 AMPS
RMS-11	220/240	46	60 AMPS

HAVE AN AREA LARGER THAN 1,800 SQUARE FEET?
Areas larger than 1800 square feet should be subdivided and served with two or more RMS units sized for each area.

EXAMPLE #1: A 2500 square foot basement could be treated as two, 1,250 square foot areas each served by one RMS-11 boiler having 4 loops each.

EXAMPLE #2: Two temperature zones are desired in the 2,500 square foot basement, one 760 square foot zone could be served by one RMS-7 boiler with 2 – 300 foot loops, and the remaining 1,760 square foot area served by one RMS-11 heater with 5 – 300 foot loops. (Thermal isolation is required)

THE BASICS OF RADIANT FLOOR HEAT

PEX Tubing

PEX Oxygen barrier tubing installs with Radiant Heat system on 2” insulation foam board. This Radiant Made Simple Radiant Floor Tubing Kit works with Radiant Made Simple Radiant Heat systems. Requires .92 gallons of RV antifreeze per 100 feet of tubing. 300′ X 1/2″ PEX Oxygen barrier tubing installs with Radiant Heat system on insulating foam board. Tube bends help make the transition from tubing in concrete to the manifolds. Allow 1 linear foot of tubing for 1 square foot of space to be heated. Order 1 each 300’ Loop Kit per 300 square feet of space to be heated.

Crete-Heat Insulated Floor Panel System – 1″ Thick

Insulation Benefits

Cuts radiant system install time by as much as 2/3
Designed to hold tube securely in place with wider fasteners
2 sizes are available for both new construction and retrofitting existing buildings
UV Protected Packaging for outdoor storage

Ready For Concrete

The Crete-Heat Insulated Floor Panel System, is an easily assembled modular board insulation, vapor barrier, and radiant tube holding grid that allows for easy installation of hydronic radiant floor heating systems in basements, garages, main floor slabs on grade and above grade installations where concrete or Gyp-Crete is normally used. For basements, a ‘light weight’ concrete (sand instead of pea gravel) may be used in 1-1/2″ thickness. Uses 1/2″ tubing. Total thickness is 1-7/8″. This Product is sold by the bag, each containing 12 panels and covering 96 square feet. To determine your total square footage, divide your total square footage by 96 for the number of bags needed.

2″ Thick Crete-Heat Insulated Floor Panel

insulated floor panel with pex tubing installed

These panels provide 2″ of insulation while the PEX knobs add approximately 7/8″ more for an overall height of 2-7/8″.

Crete Heat Specifications

2″ of insulating thickness
the vapor barrier on each panel
overall thickness is 2-7/8″
Ships in UV and weather-proof packaging – see below

insulated floor panels in bags ready to ship

Ready For Concrete
These panels are easily assembled and have overlapping lips for securing to each other and holding while concrete is poured. It simplifies the installation of PEX tubing and also secures it from moving during the pour. Each panel is made with a vapor barrier and is great for heating systems in basements, garages, and main floor slabs on grade and above grade installations where concrete or gypcrete is normally used.

Each panel board size is 25″ x 49″ with an effective insulating area of 24″ x 48″. Each interlocking panel covers up to 8 square feet with knobs to accommodate 3/8″ up to 1″ sized PEX. A 10-mil polystyrene film provides the vapor barrier.

Electric Boilers for Floor HeatThe electric boilers are specifically designed for use with radiant heating systems and provide energy-efficient heat in a do-it-yourself package. You can heat single or multiple zones and typical uses are in basements, garages, and anywhere a new slab is being poured.

They have multiple manifolds for controlling individual zones and are a simple and efficient means of providing warmth throughout the slab.

Let us know if we can help with your next Radiant Floor heating project!Barn World – (720) 238-2190 BarnWorld.com

Calf Warmer and calving pen from Barn World

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Rob

Now is the time to buy a calf warmer, calving pen, and maternity pen. This has been a brutally cold winter all across the country – where’s that global warming? Calves are being born now. Make sure you are ready with a calf warmer in proper working condition.

Our calf warmers offer the best possible care for a newborn calf. BarnWorld.com sells calf warmers made of long-lasting polyethylene for durability and easy cleaning. The calf warmer creates the perfect closed environment for a newborn during those first critical hours after birth. The heater, located in a separate enclosure at the rear of the calf warmer, uses a circulating fan and automatic shutoff thermostat to regulate air flow and keep vulnerable newborn calves warm. The inside of the calf warmer has enough room so the calf can either stand or lie down. The calf’s instinctive identity scent is not removed, so waiting mothers will reclaim their rejuvenated infants at once.

BarnWorld.com also offers replacement heaters for calf warmers. Make sure yours is in good working order or get one of our replacements before you need it. Don’t end up with your calves in the cab of your truck to keep warm.

Now is also the time to think about getting a calving pen or maternity pen. BarnWorld.com carries two types of calving pens to help you save calves from difficult heifers. All sides of the square calving pen have an in-and-out swing gate and latch for easy access from any direction. The circular maternity pen has a confinement pen and nursing panels on two sides. You can get an optional self-catching headgate with either model.

Be ready for calving season. Order your calf warmers, calf warmer heaters, and calving pens now. Call us for shipping quotes at 720-238-2190.

Calf warmers provide essential protection from the elements when your calf is most vulnerable. Mother Nature doesn’t care that it’s calf season and subjects your newborns to the harshness of winter right after birth.

Now is the time to buy a calf warmer to protect them and help them make a quick recovery right after experiencing birth into their brave new world. Make sure you’re ready to protect them and that your young ones can recover from the birthing process out in the cold pasture.

Our calf warmers offer the best possible care for a newborn calf. They’re made of long-lasting polyethylene for durability and easy cleaning and create the perfect closed environment for a newborn during those first critical hours after birth.

The heater is located in a separate enclosure at the rear of the calf warmer and uses a circulating fan and automatic shutoff thermostat to regulate the airflow and keep vulnerable newborn calves warm. The inside has enough room so the animals can either stand or lie down during recovery. The calf’s instinctive identity scent is not removed, so waiting mothers will reclaim their rejuvenated infants at once.

: Polyethylene Calf Warmer

You can also buy the heater separately if a replacement is necessary. It is the heart of the warmer and needs to be functioning properly to protect your animal. Make sure yours is in good working order or get an extra one to have on hand in case you need a replacement quickly. You don’t want to end up trying to keep your newborns warm in the cab of your truck!

Now is also the time to think about getting prepared with a calving pen or maternity pen. There are two types of pens to help you sort calves from difficult heifers. All sides of the square calving pens have an in-and-out swing gate and latch for easy access from any direction. The circular maternity pen has a confinement area that includes nursing panels on two sides. You can get an optional self-catching head-gate with either model to hold them safely.

: circular maternity calving pen

Be ready for calving season and the supplies and equipment you need ahead of the season. Call BarnWorld.com for quotes that include shipping directly to your ranch at 720-238-2190.

Livestock Waterers from Barn World

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Rob

Barn World Post: Livestock Waterers

Livestock waterers are important for keeping your animals for health and weight gain. Barn World has a wide selection oflivestock waters for all you animal waterer needs.

: BIGspring – ENERGY FREE WATERER – 60 Gallon with heat

The large 60 gallon Big Spring Waterer is a constant-flow watering system ideally suited for free-stall dairy operations and large feedlots. If you raise beef or dairy cows, the BIGspring model is perfect to fit your needs.

: LilSpring WATERER – Double-Sided 6 GAL (with heat in GREEN)

Smaller waterers in the Lil Spring waterer models are ideal for small animals or groups of small animals — such as goats, llamas, ponies, horses, and many others. Lil’Spring models can accomodate multiple pens by installing them in a split-fence application. We offer them as single or double sided waterer.

: MiraFount – ENERGY FREE WATERER – 4 HOLE Removable

Our Energy-Free Waterers:

E-Founts are the most economical electric heat waterers available today. The E-Fount is equipped with a 50 watt heat element and thermostat. E-Founts only require 4 kilowatts of electricity during a week of -25 degree F temperatures. This model is ideally suited to operations with just a few animals drinking infrequently or if extreme cold weather conditions are persistent.

We also offer the MiraFount models which are patterned after their first energy-free livestock watering systems, built more than 30 years ago. These small. medium and large capacity watering systems are ideal for beef operations, dairy herds and other livestock.

: Hog and Pig Waterers

Hog Waterers

We also have utility Hog Waterers in 80 and 35 gallon sizes. The hog waterer is:

Made of 100% non-porous polyethylene – will not rust, rot or corrode.

Confinement pen acids have no effect – waterers last and last.

Quick and easy cleaning – no pans or shields to remove from drinker trough.

Big hogs drink with ease from 18” wide x 17” high x 9 fl” deep drinkers.

Trough height from floor is 6”, so little pigs drink easily.

No cracks, corners or crevices to collect sediment or bacteria.

Each drinker has a drain plug, so washing and flushing is fast, simple and complete.

One dependable float and valve handles both drinkers.

Heavy steel-plated chew guard protects trough lip.

Gallon capacity calibrations molded into tank wall.

Float and valve completely protected from hogs.

Remember to keep your animals healthy with a animal waterer from Barn World. Visit BarnWorld.com for all your livestock equipment needs.

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How to Clean Saddle Pads

Combing

Washing

SQUARE BALE KIT

The HOOF-it® ‘All in One’ Hoof Stand

livestock scales | cattle scales

mineral feeders | lick feeders

THE BASICS OF RADIANT FLOOR HEAT

Crete Heat Specifications