[Megan]

Can someone tell me about how many grown cows will fit into a 10ft long, and I think about 5 ft wide stock trailer? Only going about 30 miles if that makes any difference.

 

[Alice]

I'm not too sure how many as the size will make a difference in the number of cows you can get into a stock trailer.

I found this video about transporting cattle.

http://www.cattlenetwork.com/doctalk/videos/DocTalk-Transporting-cattle-228805501.html

 

[CROWEmtnFARMS]

2 to 3 depending on how big ur full grown is. If you can shut the door maybe 4.

 

[cattle]

Do you really want to cram them in though? I've seen trailers in Texas that were over stocked and they had a hard time moving.

 

[CROWEmtnFARMS]

If your not goin to far. Fuel is high

 

[DoubleR]

Agreed ^^^ 2-3 tops depending on size of the cattle and if you can close the door.
Please Keep in mind the animals welfare. If they are smashes so tight they have a hard time moving or breathing it could be bad. Especially if one falls down and can't get back up. Outcome can easily be a dead cow. Probably don't have to say it but I am saying it anyways to make me feel better .

 

[Hereford_Show_Girl]

Look at the size of cattle you have. You don't want them extremely squished together. You want them to get there in one piece.

 

[Megan]

Thanks for the advice. I'll be considering that as I get land and the cattle and looking for a transportation van style carrier.

 

[cattleman1253]

But do remember if you cattle are snug but not tight in the trailer they can use each other for balance and keep themselves from falling

 

[Bessie]

That makes sense. I guess they could get hurt in an abrupt stop if only one in a large carrier trailer.

 

[Megan]

Thanks for that note cattleman, that would be something to remember.

Hi to Bessie.

 

[RanchWife]

But if something does go down, it will get trampled and not be able to get up.