We wet them down for 3 reasons, to pack them down so they do not just end up on the edges, to keep them from blowing all over and or out of the trailer, it does help keep the trailer cooler if it is hot out. We do not soak them to the point they won't adsorb, just so they pack down, if it is hot and dry out they will dry out pretty fast from the air flowing through the trailer. I should add we try and use a heavier shaving, the real fine shavings do not work as well, and if not packed down, your trailer will look like a pop corn popper with the lid off as you go down the road.
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Quick Update: First of all, thanks for all of the advice and suggestions. We made the trip last weekend. Drove 25 hrs from TX to PA straight through. Recovered in the hotel for 10 hrs then loaded up the calves Saturday morning. There were 18 calves that averaged 603 lbs. They fit comfortably with room to move around. Bedded the floor with wood shaving (no mats). The weather was perfect. We stopped every 2-3 hrs and checked the calves. Decided it was better for all involved to drive straight through. Arrived home in TX after 24 1/2 hrs. Unloaded the calves into a paddock with plenty of fresh, clean water, hay and a little feed. The calves showed no ill affects of the trip. Now after a week the all look good. No sickness. They have fit right in with the other calves and all is good.
loomixguy
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Sounds good. I'm happy that you got along fine! 
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Sounds good. Glad you made it safe and sound.
Keep an eye on 'em tho. Usually takes two weeks for
sickness to show up. I hope they stay well for you.
Keep an eye on 'em tho. Usually takes two weeks for
sickness to show up. I hope they stay well for you.
Hayguy
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glad your trip went well. is the new trailer STILL all that you wanted?
The Wilson aluminum trailer is AWESOME! We've been pulling steel bar tops for 40 years. This trailer pulls like a dream and we averaged almost 2 mpg better pulling this than a smaller steel trailer. It cost as much as 2 steel trailers the same size but I'm convinced it will prove to be well worth the extra expense.
Hayguy
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sounds like a good case of youz git's what youz pay's for :wink: :lol: :lol:
