Permanent Sheepyards

Atlex Sheepyard designs allow sheep to flow QUICKER, EASIER and SAFER.

Standard Features and Optional Extras Available to you when investing in Atlex Sheepyards include:

Delivery by Atlex, to prevent the likelihood of damage and loss in the transport chain.

Pegging out of Your Design

We take the responsibility that your sheepyards go together correctly and you know exactly where to dig the holes.
Our Total Base Station (Robotic Theodolite) can stakeout to the accuracy of 1mm from the agreed design,

Standard panels and gates have 50NB galvanised posts (60mm outside diameter) with five 20NB/27OD and one 25NB/34OD rails for the long life and durability of your yards.
All posts are in the ground at least 625mm and the panels stand one metre high.
All panels and gates 3.3 metres long have two flat vertical straps welded on for extra strength to the already strong BHP Gal Tube Plus high tensile steel.
All panels and gates between 2.2 - 3.15 metres in length have one vertical support in the centre.
All 3.3 Metre Gates have 80NB/89OD galvanised posts to prevent any sagging.
Blind Panels allowing the correct approach for doubling the speed of drafting.
All panels and gates are Square and not bent on the corners to minimise the risk of sheep, in particular expensive rams, jumping over fences and possibly breaking their legs after becoming wedged at the bottom of the curve.

Atlex yard designs incorporate lots of gate for flexibility, with 2.2m internal gates having the Unique Atlex 360 Degree Hinges, which allows gates to fold back against either side of the fence and prevent sheep from continually wedging behind a three-quarter open gate.

This forces sheep and lambs to approach the drafting gates in single file for ease of drafting and preventing them from turning around or lambs coming beside the ewe.
It eliminates the need to block sheep with your knees.
It can be widened for whatever reason, like filling the drenching race.
The Adjustable Tapered Drafting Race can double the speed of drafting over conventional drafting races.

The Hawker Gate quickly and discreetly blocks both the adjustable drafting race and the working race.
It neatly folds between two posts and then swings back flush along the outside of the race out of the way.
It can be opened and closed easily in only 2-3 seconds without any chains or catches.
The rails on this gate are vertical (like on a swimming pool gate) and 100mm higher to reduce the possibility of sheep breaking their legs if attempting to jump the Hawker gate when it is shut.

Safety draft gates are 1.6m long with a looped safety handle to prevent any hand or wrist injuries if sheep should jump when being drafted.

The Atlex Manway with dog flap provides an easy and safe self-closing access and exit so you and your dog don’t need to climb over the fence.

Having a smooth top working race prevents your drenching and jetting hoses becoming snagged at each post and pulling the hose off your backpack resulting in drenching chemical running down your back.

Sheep are raised up to a more comfortable working height and allows your toes to be inserted under the concrete floor to reduce the strain on your back.

By having the working area of your sheepyard undercover, it enables you to work comfortably in all weather conditions.

The AAA Atlex Australian Autodrafter weighs, records and drafts all automatically with the ability to mouth, drench, vaccinate, dag and more.
This has been developed using the latest remote technology possible to provide accurate information prior to feeding or animal health doses to maximize efficiency.
This is essential equipment in lamb/sheep feedlots and for all producers wanting to be paid for what they produce, by weight and not to be at the mercy of sheep buyers.

Atlex can provide an experienced contracting team to put up your new sheepyards.

You will receive at least one visit within the first 12 months to ensure your satisfaction with the infrastructure and address any operational issues. We welcome feedback and comments as well as always being willing to assist with queries.

Warranty on all Atlex materials and product workmanship as our commitment to your sheepyards as a result of consultative design, delivery to your property by Atlex and manufactured in accordance with Atlex's ISO9001and NSQA accreditation.

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