Group hutches – Multimax
The Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch is specifically designed for the effective group rearing of dairy and beef calves. However, these highly durable group hutches are also perfect as field shelters for a variety of livestock, including Shetland ponies, llamas, alpacas, goats, and sheep. Made from high-weight polyethylene (HMWPE), these group hutches offer excellent resistance to chemicals, wear, and fatigue, ensuring long-lasting performance and minimal maintenance.
They keep animals cool in summer and warm in winter, providing well-ventilated, draught free, low humidity shelter all year round.
Easy to clean and move, they require no planning permission and come with a 10 year manufacturers warranty.
Price includes timber base, all fixings and delivery to England, Wales and Southern Scotland.
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Description
The Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch offers 5.5m² of housing area, providing 24% more floor space than other similar 5-calf group hutches on the market. This extra space ensures the calves can move freely and comfortably. Made from opaque high-weight polyethylene, the Multimax Group Hutch provides optimal thermoregulation. It keeps animals cool in the summer and warm in the winter, making it the perfect shelter for the UK climate. The thermoformed polyethylene used in the construction of this group hutch is UV-resistant and weatherproof, ensuring it stands up to harsh weather conditions. Whether in the summer heat or winter chill, your livestock will stay comfortable year-round. The ventilated ridge and rear bedding door of the Calf-Tel Multimax ensure continuous airflow. This reduces humidity and prevents drafts, creating a healthy, draft-free environment that promotes optimal respiratory health for your livestock. The rear bedding door makes it easier to put fresh bedding in the Mutlimax when livestock are in the group hutch. The Multimax Group Hutch is easy to power-wash, ensuring the shelter remains hygienic with minimal effort. Regular cleaning helps reduce the spread of diseases, making it ideal for managing a healthy herd. The heavy-duty timber base provides additional stability, ensuring the group hutch remains secure, even during strong winds. This ensures your livestock stays safe and protected throughout the year. Once assembled, the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch can be easily moved using a telehandler or small tractor, allowing you to adapt and reposition the shelter depending on seasonal needs and farm management. The Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch comes with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty, giving you confidence in its durability and long-term performance.
- Protects them from wind, rain and flies
- Special opaque material keeps them cool even in direct sunlight
- Unique ventilation ridge allows air to circulate, providing low humidity and no draughts.
The thermo-formed polyethylene material is extremely strong and durable. It will not crack and can be power-washed regularly; many shelters are still in use after 25 years. A heavy timber base keeps the shelter rigid and weighted down.
Once assembled you can move the shelter using a telehandler or small tractor – as shown in this video.
We deliver the large animal shelter in separate panels, with the timber base, which you will need to assemble using the fixings and instructions included.
Farmers who are interested in hutches for calves, please phone us on 01327 300 395 or find more details at intershape.com. The price shown here includes VAT and delivery, but no fences or accessories. We deliver larger orders ourselves with a single delivery charge which will work out cheaper if you are buying more than one hutch with fences and accessories.
Group Calf Hutches
We recommend that calves are moved into Multimax group hutches after weaning in groups of 4 or 5 until they are 4 or 5 months old.
Farmers also use Multimax hutches successfully for groups of pre-weaned calves or a smaller number of older calves.
The Calf-Tel MultiMax Hutch
- 7′ 3″ (2.2m) long x 9′ (2.73m) wide x 6′ (1.83m) high.
- 24% more inside floor space than other brands of 5 calf hutch.
- Unique ridge vent for draught-free ventilation.
- Rear bedding door for easy bedding up.
- 100% opaque material keeps calves cool in summer and warm in winter.
- Strong and durable – will not crack or delaminate.
- Easy to move – no planning permission required.
- 10 year manufacturers warranty.
- Available with pressure-treated timber or galvanised metal skid base.
Fence: Full Size Pen with Front Gate
The Multimax hutches can be fenced individually, or in groups of two or more. Our fences use high quality, galvanised steel and come with sturdy, easy to use fixings.
- Designed for weaned calves up to 5 months old.
- Extra strong 25mm box galvanised steel.
- Side panels 3.050m x 1.375m high.
- Front panel 2.81mm x 1.375m with pedestrian gate.
- Use to fence hutches separately or linked together.
- Total area available to calves: 6 sqm inside plus 8.6 sqm outside.
- Add restrainer bar for pre-weaned calves.
Fence: Pre-weaned Pen with Front Gate
- Designed for calves from birth to weaning.
- British made from 25mm box galvanised steel.
- Side panels 2.81m x 1.0m high.
- Front panel 2.81m x 1.0m with pedestrian gate.
- Use to fence hutches separately or linked together.
- Easy assembly and storage with l-rod and loops.
- Total area available to calves: 6 sqm inside plus 7.9 sqm outside.
1. What is the primary use of the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch? The Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch is primarily designed for rearing dairy and beef calves. However, it can also be used as a field shelter for other livestock such as Shetland ponies, llamas, alpacas, goats, and sheep.
2. What size is the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch? The Multimax Group Hutch has the following dimensions: Length: 7′3″ (2.2m) Width: 9′ (2.73m) Height: 6′ (1.83m) It offers 5.5m² of housing space, which is 24% more floor space than other similar 5-calf group hutches.
3. What materials is the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch made from? The Multimax Group Hutch is made from high-weight polyethylene (HMWPE), which is highly durable and resistant to chemicals, wear, and fatigue. This material also provides UV and weather resistance, ensuring long-term use.
4. How does the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch regulate temperature? The opaque high-weight polyethylene of the Multimax Group Hutch helps in thermal regulation, keeping animals cool in the summer and warm in the winter, making it suitable for use year-round in various climates, including the UK climate.
5. Does the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch have proper ventilation? Yes, the Multimax Group Hutch is designed with a ventilated ridge and the rear bedding door vents that allow continuous airflow. This ensures optimal ventilation, reduces humidity, and prevents drafts, promoting a healthy environment for your livestock.
6. Is the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch easy to clean? Absolutely! The Multimax Group Hutch is power-washable, making it easy to maintain hygiene. Regular cleaning helps prevent disease spread and keeps the shelter in top condition.
7. Can the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch be moved around the farm? Yes, once assembled, the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch can be easily relocated using a telehandler or small tractor, providing flexibility for repositioning the shelter according to seasonal or farm management needs.
8. How long does the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch last? The Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch is highly durable and, with proper care, can last for over 25 years. It also comes with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty, giving you peace of mind for the long term.
9. Can external penning be added to the multimax? There are several pen options available: Weaned Pen with Front Gate: Designed for calves up to 5 months old, with 6-rail galvanized hurdles. Pre-weaned Pen with Front Gate: Suitable for younger calves, with 4-rail galvanized hurdles.
10. How is the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch delivered and assembled? The Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch is delivered flat-packed on a pallet. The assembly is straightforward and can be completed using the easy-to-follow instructions provided. After assembly, it can be moved into place using a telehandler or small tractor.
11. What is included in the purchase of a Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch? When you purchase the Calf-Tel Multimax Group Hutch, you will receive the hutch, a heavy-duty timber base, all necessary fixings.