A swinging plywood panel is attached to a front post. This is hinged vertically to form a chute which directs the calf into the wooden stanchion. The calf being processed is thus firmly restrained between the gate and the outside wall. Safety is also provided for the caretaker who stands outside the gate. From the veterinarian's standpoint, the restraint feature permits safe, easy, efficient handling of animals.
Attention then needs to be devoted only to the procedure being performed.
Feeding is done outside of the super hutch in a small yard. This area may be formed using movable steel gates or other portable fencing material. The feedbunk and the water supply are accessible to the animals through the fence. Careful thought must be given to the winter water supply. This location allows access from either of the two settings for the building as it is moved back and forth for cleaning.