Randiana I used to have one just like you made,but have moved since. The last 1/2 dozen years I've used the lariet with a half hitch so they can't choke. I'm getting too old or lazy for that. The calving pens that I was asking about are usually 10 X 10ft with an automatic catch headgate in one of the corners with a swing gate to help get the heifer headed that way. Usually have @ least one side that will swing up so that you can help a calf to the teat. Some have what they call a pad which is a plate that the cows must stand on while in headgate so that they can't push it. These pen also can double as a breeding chute during the season. I used to breed for a Gelbvieh breeder that had one and actually liked it better than a portable chute. So far I have priced Palco, Stroberg, & Sioux. I like the looks of the Sioux's the best. Seems stronger than the other 2. I think that DanielsMFG would be good, but it's a ways to Ainsworth & I think that they may be pricey.
DL, I did get your PM & thanks for the input. I was asking DL for her personal experience with the Taz bull on heifers. Anyone else tried the bull. I noticed that John Griswold had a bunch of heifers bred to him in the Exposure sale. The milk EPD's are great on Taz. I wonder why the HW's don't have any?