We offer a range of options, including rotary and herringbone dairy sheds, each designed for optimal cow flow, durability, and ease of use. Our expertise extends to milking parlours for sheep and goats, providing scalable and environmentally friendly solutions for these growing sectors.
Looking for a trusted partner to design and build your dairy shed or milking parlour? Look no further than Don Chapman Waikato. With a proven track record of exceptional workmanship and customer satisfaction in the Waikato region, we're the perfect choice for your next project. Contact us today to discuss your needs and let's work together to create a exceptional dairy facility.
Expert design and construction of dairy parlours and milking sheds
Driven by innovation, client feedback, and evolving compliance standards, our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that you receive unparalleled value and a facility that meets your highest expectations. At Don Chapman Waikato, we offer a diverse range of milking parlour options, including various styles, yard layouts, plant room designs, and pipe work configurations.
Key Features of Our Milking Parlours:
- High Cow Flow Efficiency: Designed to keep your herd moving smoothly and quickly.
- Optimised Farm Productivity: Enhancing overall efficiency and output.
- Rotary and Herringbone Parlours: Tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
- Top Quality Materials: Built to last with the best materials available.
- Easy to Clean: Simplifying maintenance to save you time.
- Low Maintenance: Reducing the need for frequent repairs and upkeep.
Rotary milking parlours
Choosing between rotary and herringbone dairy sheds depends on your farm size, budget, labour availability, and management preferences.
Rotary sheds are often favoured for larger operations seeking high efficiency, faster milking process, ease of handling and labour savings.
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We have lots of experience with rotary dairy shed designs so contact us to discuss how we can assist in enhancing your Waikato dairy operation.
Herringbone milking parlours
Herringbone milking parlours are a practical choice for smaller herds, typically accommodating up to 400-500 cows. They are available in various sizes, from compact 6-a-side units to larger configurations of 44 or 50-a-side. The most common sizes in the Waikato tend to be between 30 and 40-a-side.
Herringbone sheds are often favoured for smaller to medium-sized farms due to lower costs and simpler operation.
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We have an extensive range of herringbone shed designs so contact us to discover how we can help optimise your Waikato-based dairy operation.
Sheep and goat milking parlours
At Don Chapman Waikato, our extensive experience in constructing cow dairies extends to designing and building milking parlours for sheep and goats. These small animal dairies are gaining traction in the industry for their potential to produce fresh milk, milk powders, baby foods, and cheeses.
Why Choose Sheep and Goat Milking Parlours?
- Digestibility: Sheep and goat milk is naturally homogenised with smaller fat globules and more medium-chain fatty acids, making it easier to digest.
- Effluent Efficiency: Compared to traditional cow dairies, sheep and goat dairies generate significantly less effluent, addressing challenges related to nutrient budgets and environmental compliance.
- Rotary Dairies: Efficient and scalable solutions for larger operations.
- Herringbone Dairies: Versatile and customisable designs.
- Rapid Exit Dairies: Streamlined for quick and effective milking.
Dairy shed alterations - transform your facilities to cater for your requirements
Is your dairy shed due for an upgrade? Whether you're looking to increase milking capacity for a growing herd, improve compliance with QCONZ or Fonterra regulations, or simply replace old, worn-out infrastructure like cracked concrete and rusted posts and gates, we can help. Our dairy shed alteration services can breathe new life into your existing facility, enhancing efficiency, safety, and productivity. From Herringbone shed extensions to holding area upgrades, we'll work with you to create a tailored solution that meets your unique needs and ensures your dairy shed remains a valuable asset for years to come.
Contact Don Chapman Waikato to find out more about our rural construction services. We offer a range of other services including constructing concrete feed storage and silage bunkers, feed pad design and construction, and dairy farm effluent system solutions.