| FEATURES |
POLY
GROUP
HUTCH™
|
BRAND
“X”
|
BRAND
“Y”
|
More
floor space . . . higher ceiling clearance. Allows freer movement
of animals... less stress - usable for longer growth periods.
-
Floor square footage
- Height |
92 sq. ft.
74”
|
77
sq. ft.
72”
|
87
sq. ft.
72”
|
Biggest
poly hutch you can buy . . . resists movement from wind gusts
and larger calves.
-Weight (excludes wooden base frame) |
235
lbs.
|
120
lbs.
|
270
lbs.
|
| Thicker
walled . . . extra strong for longer life |
YES
- won’t
cold-crack
|
Thin
and flimsy
|
Non-uniform
thickness
|
Reflects
sun’s heat . . . But lets light through (without major
temperature swings)
. . . calves eat more . . . and grow faster |
YES
- lighter, healthier
interior
|
NO
- reflects heat and light; dark interior
|
YES
- lighter, healthier interior
|
| UV-blocking
pigment . . . eliminates greenhouse effect and related big temperature
swings |
YES
|
YES
|
YES
|
| Ridge-top
ventilation . . . for improved circulation |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Optional
|
| Adjustable
rear vents . . . for full front-to-back circulation |
1st
- standard; 2nd and 3rd - optional
|
1st
and 2nd -optional;
not adjustable
|
Not
offered
|
| Treated-wood
base frame . . . at no extra cost |
Standard
|
Required
- extra cost or you supply
|
Required
- you supply
|
| Poly-enclosed
skid frame . . . treated-wood base designed to serve as a skid
frame . . . encased in poly with pre-drilled attachment holes for
easier movement |
Standard
|
Not
available
|
Not
available
|
| Reinforced
vertical door frame . . . at no extra cost |
Standard
|
Standard
|
You
supply
|
| Longer
manufacturer’s limited warranty |
10-years
|
7-years
|
5-years
|