Scale for weighing?

[Alexz7272]

Hello,

I was curious what you all use to weigh your livestock? Do you have any suggestions?

Thank you!

 

[Alexz7272]

More details!
Thinking between this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vet-Scale-L...oat-Sheep-Alpaca-Pig-Farm-Scale-/131856286987
annnddd this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Livestock-V...cale-Goat-Scale-scale-Pig-Scale-/291785689503

I want it to be able to do my goats, sheep, pigs & alpacas. Well and obviously my dogs

 

[NH homesteader]

I pick up my goats and weigh them... I hope my mini alpines don't get too big for my DH to pick up! Lol. I tape my pigs and calculate. So I am no help!

 

[Latestarter]

I know @Southern by choice has posted a scale recommendation in the past but have no idea what thread it was on. Perhaps she can recall or @Goat Whisperer can.

 

[Southern by choice]

I no longer recommend AAscales. Poor customer service and the scale head (display) breaks - trying to get them to replace or even get a new one is impossible.

This company is a good one...
http://www.smithcogoatandsheep.com/home.html

 

[Alexz7272]

@Southern by choice That site is a dangerous one, thank you!!!

 

[Alexz7272]

Would you recommend the 400lb or 700lb?

 

[Southern by choice]

Would you recommend the 400lb or 700lb?

It really depends on your livestock.
Our goats and dogs will not be over 400 lbs so we don't need anything larger.
If you have hogs that may be borderline then go up.

 

[Alexz7272]

You are the best, thank you!

 

[Southern by choice]

That is sweet!

I have not yet used this company however I see good things here and someone I know has a feeder. I LOVE their site and hope to have some customized products made.