Overview

Efficient and Stress-Free Livestock Movement with a Crowding Tub

Handling sheep and goats can be one of the most challenging parts of ranching, especially when it comes to moving them through alleys, chutes, or treatment areas. The Crowding Tub from Lakeland is designed to take the stress out of livestock flow. With its 5-foot radius curved design, solid construction, and modular compatibility, this unit helps you guide animals safely, smoothly, and efficiently into your working systems.

Unlike straight alleys or corners that often cause animals to balk or pile up, the curved walls of the crowding tub encourage forward movement. Sheep and goats naturally follow the flow, reducing hesitation and minimizing the risks of injury or stress. This creates a calmer environment for both livestock and handlers, which is essential for long-term herd management.

The tub also acts as a staging area, letting you collect and control animals before moving them into a chute or alley. This saves you from having to push or chase them, cutting down on labor and time. For everyday operations like sorting, vaccinating, loading, or medical treatments, the tub ensures steady throughput and smoother handling.

Another major advantage is flexibility. The tub can be reversed or oriented to match your barn or yard layout, so you don’t need to redesign your entire facility. It also integrates seamlessly with other Lakeland handling systems, including alleys, chutes, and gates, making it a long-term investment that grows with your operation.

Durability is also a core strength. Built with farm-grade steel and heavy-duty materials, the crowding tub is designed to withstand constant pressure from livestock and tough outdoor conditions. This means fewer repairs, less downtime, and reliable performance year after year.

For ranchers and farmers who manage sheep and goats daily, this crowding tub is more than just equipment—it’s a tool that provides better control, improved safety, and higher efficiency. Over time, it saves you money, reduces stress on your animals, and helps create a more professional, well-organized livestock handling system.

specifications

features

• 5-foot radius curved design for smooth flow

• Revolving/pull-out access door for handlers

• Flexible orientation to fit layouts

• Strong farm-grade steel construction

• Compatible with Lakeland chute systems

• Serves as staging and isolation area

benefits

✔ Reduced livestock stress
✔ Improved animal safety
✔ Faster, smoother flow
✔ Easy handler access
✔ Durable and long-lasting
✔ Integrates with existing systems

additional information

This Crowding Tub is ideal for operations of all sizes, whether you manage a small flock or a large commercial herd. It’s not just about moving animals faster—it’s about doing it safer and smarter. By reducing balking, backflow, and injuries, you protect both your livestock and your handlers.

Because it’s modular, you can add more alleys, chutes, or sorters later without replacing the tub. This makes it a future-proof investment for growing operations.

For ranchers working in tight barns or outdoor setups, the reversible orientation ensures the system adapts to your space, not the other way around.