This customer came to us looking for a slatted deep pit cattle confinement with a strong focus on efficiency. The goal was similar to many finishing barns, but with extra attention paid to manure management and long-term performance.
This was a major investment, and the producer wanted to be thoughtful and strategic about getting it done right. From the first conversation, Ridgeline focuses on due diligence. We take the time to bid the project properly, ask the right questions, and partner with a team that has built barns like this before and understood what was at stake.
Project details:
- Location: Hitchcock, South Dakota
- Use: Finishing cattle
- Barn type: Slatted deep pit cattle confinement
- Head space: 1,500 head
- Timeline: Mid-July 2024-October 2024, ~100 days
- Customizations:
- Speciality product integration including an aeration system added to the pit
- Larger building size, which required careful planning and execution
This project benefited from good weather throughout the build, and overall went about as smoothly as a construction project can. The result is a well-planned, efficient cattle barn that respects the time, money, and long-term goals tied to a legacy operation.