Deer chute

[jamie]

Ok got my feed bin done , started on my deer chute . this is what i got so far . it aint a papa , but poor people got poor ways :) Also got a question . should i put something on the walls of the drop chute ( like carpet ) for padding . or is the ply wood sides ok .? Thanks Jamie7876

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[Bruns Island Whitetails]

I would leave out any carpet or padding. Make sure you have all sharp edges rounded and no protruding nails or screws. The deer are a magnet for finding things to cause an injury. Just look it over real good. It looks like you're on your way to safe handling! Eldon

[virgil]

I would think a rubber mat on floor would be better than carpet easier to clean.As far as ceilings and walls if you have extra carpet laying around wouldn't hurt. Every thing looks good so far.

[Whitetail Sanctuary]

Jamie, I agree with Eldon but I would consider some thin black plastic on the side walls of the chute just to make it as slick as possible. I think it will help you have better contol on them while in the chute and a back press of some sorts will be a great help also! But looks like your off to a great start and i know what you mean about poor people having poor ways! Been thier plenty of times also! :)

[Deerchaser]

I would skip the carpet on the sides. Keep it slick so the deer can't get a grip with their hooves.

[jamie]

I also want to add a back press to my chute . Question is should it be adjustable ( forward or backward ) . where is the press supposed to be on the deer's back , at the shoulders , middle of the back or what ? Thanks

[Predator3]

Jamie on a mama chute the back press comes down from the back to the front and is pretty much centered.

[Headley]

Jamie I seen some chutes used that have back press and they dont use them they say they or just in the way. My chute dose not have one we just put someone there to hold them down that gives your helper something to do.

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[IndependenceRanch]

I have been busy as all heck at work so reading all the posts on the forums lately just simply hasn't been happening so this is the first time I am seeing this thread.

Like Eldon says watch out for screws and such.

Also it looks like you have a guillotine style sliding door in the tunnel. That is fine to have that style instead of the sideways sliders. But when operating it be careful not to strip the hide right off their backs. I have not had this happen but I know others who have had it happen. You can't just drop the door on them or let them slide their way under it as it falls or you MIGHT actually strip their hide off their backs.

Like Joe says the back press isn't used much. I actually only use it in certain instances really. More often than not you simply have one person hold them down by hand.

What you have built seems to be coming along nicely.

[virgil]

When a back press is needed just use a sack of feed ive seen this done works well.

[Whitetail Sanctuary]

Jamie, I have to respectfully disagree...:)....The back press is put in the chute for a PURPOSE! Talk to those who have not used it that run lots of deer thru thier facility and they can tell you first hand it can be a life saver! From sawing antlers in the chute,vaginal a/i,fawns in the chute and on and on. I have a amish friend who didn't use his and after 3 fawns ripped themselves down thier front legs with thier back hooves from thrashing around and had to have the vet out to stitch em up! He uses it all the time now and he's been in it for 16 yrs. Anyone who has handled deer in a chute can tell you if they do it long enough..........If it CAN happen it eventualy will! Just my 2 cents I would not be without ours on our mama chute! And would not run my deer thru without it! :)