Sheep Yard Plans for Gippsland and Mornington Peninsula Farmers
A well planned sheep yard makes drafting, drenching, crutching, shearing prep, and general flock handling faster, safer, and far less stressful for both your sheep and your team. At Arcus Industries, we supply Brazzen sheep yard equipment and yard plans to help farmers across Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula build a setup that suits their property, flock size, and budget.
Whether you are setting up your first yard, expanding an existing layout, or upgrading old or undersized panels to a stronger, more practical system, we have the plans, the equipment, and the local knowledge to help you get it right.
Sheep Yard Plans
We offer Brazzen sheep yard configurations designed around practical stock flow and efficient handling. Our standard plans cater to flocks from small hobby numbers through to larger commercial operations running 700 head or more.
Not sure which plan suits your flock? Contact us and we will help you work out the right sheep yard layout for your numbers, property, and handling needs.
Portable Sheep Yards
Our portable sheep yard solutions give you all the function of a permanent setup with the flexibility to move it wherever you need it. Portable yards are ideal for properties with sheep spread across multiple paddocks, for contract crutching and shearing teams, or for farmers who want a flexible, cost effective alternative to fixed yards in every location.
Portable Yard Key Features:
- Handle stock quickly, efficiently, and safely from any location on your property
- Suitable for sheep, cattle, horses, and other farm animals
- Select from standard configurations or discuss custom fabrication for your specific needs
- Reusable and extendable. Add or remove modules to suit any situation
- Ideal for tagging, drenching, crutching, medicating, drafting, and loading for transport
- Cost effective. Share the use and cost with neighbours
- Quick to set up and pack down with no tools or permanent installation required
What Makes a Good Sheep Yard Layout?
A well designed sheep yard does more than hold stock. It guides movement, speeds up drafting, reduces stress on your flock, and keeps your team working efficiently. Here are the key principles behind every good sheep yard layout:
Forcing Pen Design
Sheep move best when gently guided rather than forced. A well shaped forcing pen narrows gradually toward the race, encouraging sheep to move forward in single file without bunching or balking.
Race Length and Width
The race needs to be long enough to hold a steady line of sheep for drafting and treatment, but not so wide that sheep can turn around. Standard race widths keep sheep moving forward in single file.
Holding Pen Capacity
Holding pens should comfortably fit your typical mob size without overcrowding. Overcrowded pens increase stress and make sheep harder to draft efficiently.
Drafting Efficiency
Good yard design positions drafting gates and gates to holding pens so the operator can draft sheep with minimal movement and clear sightlines.
Future Flexibility
Modular Brazzen panels make it easy to expand your yard, add additional holding pens, or reconfigure your layout as your flock size changes.
Why Brazzen Sheep Yard Equipment?
All yard equipment we supply is from the Brazzen range. Brazzen is one of Australia’s most trusted brands in livestock handling equipment, with products specifically designed and tested for Australian farm conditions. Here is why farmers across Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula choose Brazzen for their sheep yards:
- Built to a consistently high standard with robust galvanised steel construction
- Designed for Australian conditions including heat, dust, mud, and heavy stock pressure
- Modular system. All components work together and can be mixed and matched
- Animal friendly design throughout to reduce stress and injury during handling
- Suitable for hobby flocks through to large commercial operations
- All products backed by manufacturer warranty
- Australian owned brand with products designed for Australian farms
Why Buy from Arcus Industries?
As your trusted partner in the rural sector, Arcus Industries is proud to be an authorised dealer of Brazzen Rural Products. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing Gippsland and Mornington Peninsula farmers with the highest quality livestock handling equipment available in the Australian market.
Authorised Brazzen Dealer
We are a fully authorised Brazzen dealer, which means every product you buy from us is genuine, backed by manufacturer warranty, and supported by a team that knows the range inside out.
Wide Product Range
From cattle panels and crushes to gates, feeders, ramps, and more, we stock the full Brazzen range to cover every livestock handling need on your property.
Built for Australian Farms
Every Brazzen product is manufactured to high standards and designed to handle the demands of Australian conditions. Tough, durable, and built to last season after season.
Ready Stock On Site. No Waiting.
Most suppliers will take your order and make you wait. We carry a large volume of Brazzen stock across our three locations so your equipment is ready when you are, not weeks or months from now.
Yard Plans and Expert Advice
Not sure what your property needs? We are happy to talk it through. Our team offers practical advice on product selection and yard layout to help you get the right setup for your stock and your land.
Local People, Local Knowledge
We are based in Gippsland and we know the region. When you call us, you speak to someone who understands rural Victoria, not a call centre or a website chat bot.
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Send Your Message
Whether you need advice on cattle crush selection, want to discuss a yard plan, or are ready to place an order — get in touch and we’ll get back to you promptly. We service Gippsland and Pakenham and surrounding regions.
Do You Have Any Questions ?
As your local authorised Brazzen distributor, we want to make sure you get the right equipment for your property. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often.
Can you help me design a sheep yard layout for my property?
Yes. Contact us and we can discuss your flock size, property layout, and handling requirements. We can recommend a suitable Brazzen yard plan or help you customise a configuration that fits your specific situation.
What is the difference between a portable and a permanent sheep yard?
A portable sheep yard uses modular panels that can be set up, moved, and packed down without tools or permanent installation. A permanent yard is fixed in place and typically includes a forcing pen, drafting race, and multiple holding pens. Portable yards suit properties with sheep across multiple paddocks or contract operators. Permanent yards suit properties with a central handling area used regularly.
How many panels do I need for my flock size?
This depends on your yard configuration, holding pen size, and race length. Contact us with your approximate flock numbers and we can recommend a suitable layout and panel quantity.
Do you offer custom sheep yard configurations?
Yes. If our standard plans do not suit your property layout or flock size, we can discuss a custom configuration using Brazzen components to create a yard that fits your specific terrain, access points, and handling requirements.
Are Brazzen sheep yard panels galvanised?
Yes. All Brazzen panels are constructed from galvanised steel and are designed for long term durability in Australian outdoor conditions. The galvanised finish protects against corrosion and weathering.
Do you deliver sheep yard equipment?
Yes. We provide delivery across all of Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula. Pick up is also available from our three locations in Morwell North, Lang Lang, and Sale.
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