Pen size question

[SRobles]

Would a 64'x64' pen be big enough to hold a few weanling heifers? And would a 64'x32' pen be big enough to hold 2 weanling bull calves?

[DaleK]

Yes and yes. MUCH more than enough.

[travlnusa]

That is a HUGE pen for two.

I had two calves that would run any fence I had a weaning time. I put them both in a 10" X 15" pen for 10 days without issues.

[topside1]

I'm holding two weaned calves in a pen that's 12' x 12' each night. I wouldn't hesitate to stick a couple more in there each evening. The smaller the pen the warmer the animals. 64' x 64' is plenty of square footage...

[TulleyJohnMyers]

only time it would not be enough if it rained for a few days and the walkin around loosen up the soil and made it a mud bouge.....freezing and thouhing in Missouri makes it they way

[ksfarmer]

Originally Posted by travlnusa

That is a HUGE pen for two.

I had two calves that would run any fence I had a weaning time. I put them both in a 10" X 15" pen for 10 days without issues.

Now, thats what I call minature cattle! LOL. Seriously tho, I would only worry if ,like TullyJohn says, it gets muddy and mucky. Close confinment in damp or wet conditions can cause lots of respiratory and scours problems.