PrimaGates™ — Modular panels for lambing pens, pasture gates and lanes

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Modular, portable panels for lambing pens, pasture gates and lanes. (Photo above: Using PrimaGates to guide the flock onto a trailer. PrimaGate panels are lightweight, easy to lift and store for transport to remote paddocks.)

PrimaGate™ 2

Interlocking panels for containing small livestock

Common Uses

Lambing/kidding jugs
Sick pens
Shearing pens
Short-term field gates
Portable handling yards
To divide larger pens

We designed the original PrimaGate for use in our own 100-pen lambing barn. Two years later, the gates look as new as the day they were installed. Our shepherds use them daily and know their strengths and weaknesses. So we asked how to make them better?

Shorter in height—to ease reaching in and climbing over
Less space between horizontals—to prevent escape
Less expensive to ship—our customers liked the gates, but disliked the shipping costs

The result is PrimaGate 2. It’s a unique modular gate (assemble to suit) that is as sturdy as the original one-piece design.

Modular design—Unique interlocking panel system allows you to create gates that are 4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft and even 10 ft in length.
Reduced shipping costs—2 ft sections can be shipped by FedEx/SpeeDee. Orders over $100 ship FREE within the contiguous USA.
Shorter height—36" height (vs 41" on original design). It’s now much easier to climb and reach over.
Horizontal supports are closer together to better contain lambs and goat kids.

The lightweight PrimaGate 2 arrives as a pair of 2 ft wide end pieces (to make a 4 ft panel). Center sections can be added to extend the panels in 2 ft increments.

Features & Improvements

360° Fold-flat Hinge

Allows panels to fold flat for transport or storage. Attaches easily to a pair of panels via connecting pins.

Shorter Height

36" height (best for sheep and goats) allows shepherd to easily climb or lean over the panel and check their stock.

Closer Horizontals

Closer spacing between horizontal support bars improves containment of young livestock and bedding.

Connection Options:

Connect several gates together for long, adjustable mobile barriers. Use one of the options below to connect panels together to form pens, or to attach other livestock handling equipment.

360° Hinge & Pins

Allows panels to fold flat for easy transport or storage.

Connecting Pin

Used to make simple connections. Does NOT allow panels to fold flat, but 90° corners are possible.

Universal Hinge

Connects to most existing panels, handling equipment or gates. Combine hinges to create 3-way and 4-way connections.

FREE SHIPPING ON QUALIFIED ORDERS OVER $100!

Plan ahead for winter

Supplemental heat options for livestock

Prima Heat Lamp®

Common heat lamps are often blamed for barn fires, scorched wool and overheating. The “Prima” is better in every way—strength, safety, protective guard, and hanging system.

Used to warm chickens, ducks, puppies, lambs, goat kids or for any animal that is sick or cold. Glass-reinforced plastic grill helps to prevent damage to bulbs and animals. UL-Listed ceramic fixture fits standard or infrared heat lamp bulbs up to 250W.

$44.50 BUY NOW

Carbon Fiber Heaters

High-output heater for lambing pens, chicken coops or horse stables.

Built-in “kill switch” turns the unit off if an unsafe angle occurs. So if it falls or is smashed, the heater is immediately disabled. Protects your buildings, livestock, poultry and pets.

Carbon fiber bulbs have a very long life and are efficient—98% of watts become heat.

FROM $95 BUY NOW

Tools for the Shepherd

Hoof & Foot Trimmers — from $18

Premier offers many hoof trimmers because preferences, budgets and circumstances vary. Choice of smooth or serrated blades.

Shepherd’s Crooks — from $26

Use shepherd crooks to grab animals as they are passing by. Our most popular (shown above) Kiwi Crook is both a leg and neck crook. For the cane enthusiast or a perfect gift, we also offer distinctive crooks and walking sticks.

PortaTroughs ™ — from $49

Use these portable 3 and 5 ft troughs to water or feed sheep, goats, livestock protection dogs, ducks, geese and poultry. Withstands all weather and animal conditions.

Lamb & Kid Instant Milk Replacer — from $28

Instant milk replacer with CitriStim® for baby lambs and goat kids. Shepherd’s Choice Kid Milk also available.

Marking Crayons for Breeding Sheep and Goats

Marking Crayons — from $4.60

A great way to identify if a ewe or doe has been bred. Crayons are available in red, blue, green, orange, yellow and black.

RSG Performance+™ Top Dress with Zinpro® Performance Minerals

RSG Performance+™ Top Dress — $224

Exclusive! Fueled by Zinpro® Performance Minerals, this top dress is formulated for high value show stock, donors and sires.

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(January–December)

Saturday: 8am–12 noon CT (March–August) and Closed (September–February)

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