Calf Rearing Survey

Was the instruction manual clear enough to follow *

Yes Only just No

Compared to what you expected it to be, was the process of assembly *

Similar than expected As expected Harder than expected

Any further comments *

Available space for calves

What was the maximum number of calves per pen you accommodated at any one time? *

In your opinion, was the available space in the FlexiTunnel *

More than sufficient Just right To crowded

Any further comments *

Animal Bedding

Did you use any litter for animal bedding? *

Yes No

What litter (bedding) material did you use? *

How did the bedding inside the FlexiTunnel stay up to the dampness (urine, dung and rain intrusion) *

Any further comments *

Tunnel Environment

How did your FlexiTunnel perform in regards to the cold, generating warmth and to heat retention? *

Did you ever feel that there could be a problem with excess heat in the tunnel? *

Never at all Occasionally Frequently

Any further comments *

Performance of Flexitunnel structure and film

How did your tunnel perform in high wind situations? *

Great No apparent problems Had some worries Had some issues

Did you ever experience any damage to the film due to chewing by calves? *

Never Yes

If yes, did you find a way to solve the problem and prevent further damage? *

Yes No

Any further comments *

Calf rearing performance

(please give a short comment to the following questions):

How did your calves “like” the environment in the FlexiTunnel? *

How did they perform in respect of weight gain and general health and looks: *

How did they perform in respect of diseases (veterinary attention, calf mortality) compared to previous experiences: *

Any further comments *

Product satisfaction

How satisfied are you with your Flexitunnel as a calving shelter? *

How worthwhile do you consider your investment into a FlexiTunnel? *

Have you any suggestion how we could improving on our FlexiTunnels for the use as calving shelters? *

Last but not least

We usually enlist the help of existing FlexiTunnel users to help staff our site at the National Fieldays at Mystery Creek or at regional field days. This is not a “high pressure” sales position but rather helping interested visitors to get their head around the FlexiTunnel Calf Rearing System. We currently reimburse people that can help us with this, with a four day entry pass and a $500 payment per day for their efforts and expenses they occur (travel and accommodation).

If you believe in the value of our product and if this is something you would possibly like to help us with, with would certainly love to hear from you!