“Calf Catcher” Makes Branding Easier

“Calf Catcher” Makes Branding Easier LIVESTOCK Beef “Our new calf-catching fork makes catching calves a faster and easier job It’s safe for the calves and takes the work out of branding ” says Kyle Carhart  Dove Creek Colo The “Calf Catcher” is an adjustable metal device that holds the front end of the calf so it can easily be rolled and handled It fits behind the head of a calf to help hold it still while a ground crew works The unit consists of 2 hinged pieces connected to a short handle The hoop-shaped piece on top is designed to fold out and go over the animal’s head A rope and inner tube is tied to the handle To use the Calf Catcher a mounted rider heels the calf then drags it past the ground crew where one of the members slips the hoop-shaped piece behind the calf’s head As the heeler continues to drag the calf the rope and inner tube is staked into the ground if the mounted rider pulls too hard the inner tube will take up some of the slack Once the rope and inner tube are tight the heeler quits dragging but continues to hold the rope as the calf is worked on “The Calf Catcher makes branding go faster because it eliminates the need to bind the animal’s front legs Once it’s on the animal the animal is stretched out and totally helpless ” says Carhart “We developed it a few years ago for use on our own ranch Local ranchers helped us test it and we’ve continued to make slight adjustments until now we think it works perfect in every way ” says Carhart   The Calf Catcher sells for $100 plus S&H It comes with the inner tube and stake The customer supplies the rope Watch the Calf Catcher in action on www farmshow com Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Kyle Carhart  8984 Road 6 8 Loop Dove Creek Colo 81324 ph 970 560-5770; kcarhart1@yahoo com; www mycalfcatcher com

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