Patent ID: 7882807

Claim:
A cover and lifter device for use with calf hutch having at least one ventilation port and an upper surface, comprising: a calf hutch having at least one ventilation port and an upper surface; a shaft having a hook on its outer end and having an inner end, said shaft being adapted to be inserted through said upper surface of said calf hutch; a cover having a generally horizontal surface of sufficient size to cover said at least one ventilation port against generally vertically directed weather elements; a first fastener on the outer end of said shaft for positioning said hook and said cover on said shaft with respect to said upper surface of said calf hutch; a lift plate positioned on said inner end of said shaft to engage the inside of said upper surface of said calf hutch; and a second fastener on said inner end of said shaft for holding said lift plate against the underside of the top of the calf hutch to permit lifting of the calf hutch when the hook is raised; whereby said calf hutch is moveable by raising said hook and said cover is positioned to protect said ventilation port.