JFC Calf Hutches: The Foundation for Healthy Calves.
Give your young stock the best possible start with the industry-leading JFC Calf Hutch. Designed in consultation with veterinary experts, our hutches provide a natural, highly hygienic, and perfectly ventilated environment proven to significantly reduce the risk of common calfhood diseases like pneumonia and scour.
By isolating young calves in a clean, outdoor setting, you ensure individual attention, reduce cross-infection, and lower your overall veterinary costs. It's a simple, sustainable, and highly effective alternative to permanent indoor housing.
Superior Hygiene & Disease Reduction: Up to 50% lower mortality rates. The easy-to-clean, non-porous plastic minimises pathogen build-up, and outdoor air circulation virtually eliminates stale air that causes respiratory issues.
Optimal Thermal Comfort: The robust, UV-stabilised polyethylene shell keeps calves warm in winter and cool in summer. White hutch models reflect sunlight to prevent overheating.
Faster Growth & Higher Weaning Weights: Calves use less energy fighting disease and more energy growing, leading to better health and more productive animals.
Cost-Effective & Versatile: A fraction of the cost of building a permanent structure, requiring no planning permission. It can be sited and set up in minutes.
Key Design Features
- Premium, UV-Stable Construction: Made from incredibly strong, impact-resistant polyethylene that is weather-resistant and will not degrade under sunlight.
- Excellent Ventilation: Features adjustable roof vents (and rear vents on larger models) to ensure continuous fresh air flow while minimising draughts and condensation.
- Smooth, Seamless Interior: The smooth finish is easy to power wash and disinfect, guaranteeing a hygienic environment for every new calf.
- Lightweight & Portable: Designed with integrated lifting hooks (on group models) or a lightweight shell, making relocation and cleaning hassle-free.
- Individual or Group Housing: Choose from our Single Hutches (ideal for individual assessment and isolation) or our Compact and Super Group Hutches (designed for up to 4 or 8 calves) to smooth the transition to group feeding.
JFC Group Hutches are specifically designed to promote early bonding and group stability in a controlled environment.