Weighing steers with the DIY livestock scale doesn't go so well

Weighing the steers with the DIY livestock scale. If you missed the build of the scale, check it out here:
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The purpose here is to be able to track our average daily gain and better plan processing dates and such.
Here's a link to the scale we are using on Amazon:
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[@mtower235]

Small time guy myself and did something similar with the chute but I drove t post and wired and chained everything together cause I was paranoid 😂 but seems maybe it’s justified. I’m digging the setup though

[@schlam9320]

I am not from a farming background and when I got into the industry, I was quickly surprised how cheeky farm animals can be! Quick question, why are you weighing these cattle? And did you build these yards all yourself?

[@ericgonia265]

I'm tracking weights, so I have a good understanding of how many pounds per day I can put on them. This helps me plan my finish process more effectively.

[@azimini96]

Brother how much is the price of the blue chute?

[@ericgonia265]

I paid about $800 brand new for the blue head shoot and then $80 a piece for the bull gates.

[@azimini96]

Mind sharing the link? Im looking for this

[@kk-vk7uc]

So the blue is a actual head gate? If so yes please share the link. Also the slide/butt gate. Nice set up for us hobby farmers/homesteaders.

[@BronzeBowFarm]

that is a steal of a deal, they've gone up, they're $1100 now even without tax

[@youjustdontgetit8117]

Been looking for a scale like that...where did it come from

[@ericgonia265]

I bought the kit from Amazon. There's a link in the description. The platform was custom made. I had a local fabricator build a frame and put 3/4 plywood on it.

[@youjustdontgetit8117]

@@ericgonia265 I found it thanks

[@of-Israel]

Is that scale made of wood?

[@ericgonia265]

The platform is 3/4 inch plywood on a 2" metal frame.

[@Bits-of-Bytes]

How long is the scale platform you made?

[@ericgonia265]

If I remember correctly I did 6 ft by 3 ft. You will want to measure the location where you are placing it.

[@simpsoncattle7541]

How much did they weigh?

[@ericgonia265]

The steers are currently weighing around a 1000 lbs each. The scale weighs around 50-75 lbs all assembled.