Move livestock calmly and efficiently with sound and visual cues — the Smith & Edwards Rattle Paddle combines a flat sorting paddle with rattle beads inside the head to give handlers two tools in one. The flat paddle face provides a visual block to guide animal movement, while the rattle sound encourages forward motion without physical contact. Low-stress handling means less bruising, less shrink, and calmer animals through the chute.
Key Features
- Rattle beads inside head — audible cue encourages forward movement without physical contact
- Flat paddle face — visual block guides animal direction during sorting and penning
- Dual-action design — sound and visual cues work together for more effective low-stress handling
- Lightweight and easy to use — comfortable for extended sorting sessions
- Low-stress animal handling — reduces bruising, shrink, and handler fatigue
- From Smith & Edwards — a trusted western US farm and ranch supplier
Specifications
- Brand: Smith & Edwards
- Type: Rattle Sorting Paddle
- Head: Flat paddle with internal rattle beads
- Use: Livestock sorting and handling
Best For
- Sorting and penning cattle at processing and shipping
- Moving hogs through alleys and into pens
- Low-stress weaning and sorting of calves and lambs
- Chute work and crowding pen management
- Any livestock handling situation where calm, controlled movement is the goal
