Houses for calves

A calf house made of plastic is a special device that protects the animal from precipitation, wind and other weather phenomena. Preserving the number of young animals is a top priority for livestock farming. In the period from birth to the age of 2 months, calves are most vulnerable to disease. Raising young animals in individual houses is an advanced technology that is widely used on farms in Europe and America. Keeping calves in houses gives positive results:

• Reduced incidence of disease and mortality of young animals;
• accelerated growth and development of calves;
• high productivity of the animal in the future.

Animals are housed separately from each other in individual boxes. The individual calf house is installed near the open-air livestock facilities. The product is made of polyethylene, which transmits ultraviolet rays. As a result, the body produces vitamin D normally.
Isolating the calf from the first days of life reduces the risk of infection and disease. Keeping them in low temperature conditions outside increases the body’s resistance and protective functions. The location in the open air provides sunlight and ventilation of the building without drafts. As a result, calves get sick less and grow faster. The average daily weight gain is 10% higher than that of animals kept in an agricultural building.
Polyethylene is highly durable and provides sufficient thermal insulation. Thanks to the improved thermal insulation properties of polyethylene, young animals are comfortable inside the house in winter temperatures. The building does not heat up, which helps to avoid the greenhouse effect in the heat.
Thanks to the use of advanced technologies, KRAFT calf houses are free of seams, bumps and sharp protrusions that can injure the animal. Stiffening ribs prevent deformation of the structure. An additional advantage of the solution is the reduction of the required labour resources. To maintain (cleaning, creating a microclimate) 100 houses, 1 employee is needed.

Calf houses: types and advantages

Calf houses vary in size. The width is 1-1.3 metres and the length is 2-2.5 metres. Products are available in different colours. One of the main advantages of plastic construction is its low weight, which is about 35-40 kg. Due to the low weight of the product, the processes of transport, loading and unloading, installation and dismantling are simplified. Other advantages:

• Environmental friendliness. Constructions made of modern plastic are safe for the environment.
• Easy to clean and disinfect. No dirt stays on the smooth surface. The surface is easy to clean with a brush and household detergent.
• Resistant to rotting, corrosion and mould. Compared to wood products, plastic models do not absorb moisture and do not deform.
• Durability. Houses made of impact-resistant plastic are characterised by increased resistance to vibrations and shock loads.
• Durability. The service life of the structure exceeds 60 years.
• No need for complex maintenance. No need for anti-corrosion treatment and painting.
• Maintainability. In the event of damage, the structure can be repaired and the product can be restored to functionality.
• Mobility. Due to its low weight, the structure can be repeatedly reinstalled in a new location.
• Cost-effectiveness. The cost of plastic models is lower than that of metal and wood analogues.
• Convenience of animal observation and treatment, if necessary.

Some models are equipped with cages made of plastic or metal. A calf house with an aviary provides an individual place for outdoor exercise. Drinking bowls and feeders for concentrates are fixed on the walls of the enclosure.

Buy houses for calves at KRAFT

KRAFT offers to order plastic houses for calves, tanks and other plastic structures in Ukraine for the effective development of the farm. You can buy plastic tanks for storing and transporting fuel, water, fertilisers, agricultural products, arranging irrigation and watering systems, water supply and sewage systems. Advantages for customers:

• A wide range of standard models. The cost of a product depends on the type of plastic, size and shape.
• Possibility of manufacturing plastic structures according to individual sizes and customer sketches.
• Regional delivery. We can manufacture plastic structures on site, which will help to avoid delivery costs.
• Warranty for all products up to 5 years.
• After-sales service – maintenance and repair if necessary.

KRAFT products are manufactured in accordance with the ISO 9001:2008 standard, which means strict quality control and compliance with technology. We use certified raw materials for the manufacture of products. KRAFT plastic containers and calf houses meet sanitary and hygienic standards and are safe for animal and human health. Request a call back to get more information and find out how much a particular model costs.