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We've used the giant breed dog crates too. You'd be pushing it getting soem of the bigger breeds into one though. I have a 16X6,6 box trailer with ventilation, but that's a bit of over kill for 4 sheep. I keep sayign I'll build a slip in box for my little 4x8 utility trailer but I might just build a small box trailer out of a camper trailer I was given.
(I didn't have to check the post for my brothers IP, I recognise the typing.) I like the idea of a collapsable box, it could be adapted to suit available hardware and weather conditions. I'm not sure I agree with packing in sheep, we leave room for the animals to walk with some effort. Packed tight if one falls it can not stand up again, and on long hauls it would be pointless to provide in trailer water bowls if they can't move at all. You wouldn't want then having running room!! Our 16 foot trailer has a gate half way for smaller loads or to seperate loads. You do have to restrict airflow in stock trailers (for winter) here in Canada or you would risk injuring the animals from the cold. -5c at 100kph is darned cold.
