Grafting Gate for Non-Horned and Horned Stock for Sheep & Goats

Grafting Gate for Sheep & Goats

Designed to replace the front panel of lambing and kidding pens.

When a ewe or doe refuses her lamb or kid, quick action is critical. Without intervention, newborns may miss out on essential colostrum and nutrition needed to survive and grow. The Grafting Gate provides a safe, effective solution by gently restraining the mother while allowing controlled access to the udder—helping encourage acceptance and giving lambs and kids the best possible start.

This grafting gate securely holds the ewe or doe while still allowing her to stand or lie down comfortably. With access to feed and water, the mother remains calm and cared for throughout the grafting process. At the same time, lambs and kids can nurse safely without the risk of being pushed away, stepped on, or injured.

By allowing repeated, consistent nursing, the grafting process becomes more natural and successful—often eliminating the need for time-consuming bottle feeding or artificial rearing.

Why Use a Grafting Gate? A grafting gate is an essential tool when: • A mother rejects her lamb or kid • Multiple births leave one offspring without adequate nursing access • A lamb or kid is weak and needs consistent feeding support • You are fostering an orphan onto another ewe or doe

Instead of relying on bottle feeding, which requires added labor, cost, and time, a grafting gate helps transition lambs and kids onto a natural nursing program—improving health outcomes and saving valuable time.

How It Works: Place the ewe or doe in the grafting gate to gently limit movement while keeping her comfortable. Provide access to feed and water. Allow the lamb or kid to nurse regularly while the mother is restrained. Over time, repeated nursing and scent familiarity help promote maternal acceptance.

Key Features: • Designed for sheep and goats in lambing and kidding setups • Replaces the front panel of lambing and kidding pens • Safely restrains ewe or doe while allowing natural standing or lying positions • Provides controlled, safe access to the udder • Reduces risk of injury during feeding • Encourages successful grafting and maternal bonding • Helps eliminate the need for bottle feeding and milk replacer • Compatible with lambing and kidding pen systems

Common Uses: • Lambing and kidding pens • Grafting orphan lambs and kids • Managing rejected or weak newborns • Supporting multiple births

Proudly made in the USA, the Grafting Gate is built for sheep and goats by a third-generation, veteran-owned, woman-owned family business with over 45 years of experience. Trusted by producers, universities, and livestock operations, equipment is designed to make livestock care safer, easier, and more efficient.