Pig Care
Pig Farrowing crates are designed to create a protective setting for farrowing sows and their new-born piglets, creating an ideal environment for litters to easily nurse, rest and maximize litter survivability.Pig Farrowing crates are designed to create a protective setting for farrowing sows and their new-born piglets, creating an ideal environment for litters to easily nurse, rest and maximize litter survivability.
Pig Farrowing crates are designed to provide outstanding sow comfort before, during and after farrowing; while also creating a safe and productive environment for newborn piglets to grow during the nursing period before weaning.
Pig Farrowing crates create a safe working environment for farrowing barn staff and allow easy access to the sow and piglets for assistance during farrowing, routine animal care and daily observations.
Pigs do not have to be raised indoors. Commercially, it is best to raise swine in an environmentally controlled area with heat, cooling, and adequate air exchange hourly. By raising pigs on concrete, they are exposed to fewer parasites than in a dirt lot, and they can have more arthritis, etc. problems on concrete. You should provide your swine with a pen that has a shade from the sun and protection from rain, wind and snow. Allowing pigs to become too hot can result in heat stroke. It is important to realize that swine can develop “salt toxicity” if they run out of water. Always provide fresh, clean water. Should you find that the water has run out, slowly add small amounts of water every 30 minutes until the pigs have “had their fill”. 6+ hours to rehydrate the swine, but a sudden addition of water may cause this serious brain problem to develop. If you use a water tank and heater, ensure the tank is properly grounded and the electric cord cannot be chewed.
Related questions:
How long do you keep a pig in a farrowing crate?
Sows are kept in farrowing stalls for a minimum of twenty-one days and sometimes for as long as thirty days to ensure the safety of her piglets. There is a 14 percent increase in mortality due to crushing and starvation when a sow is housed in a farrowing pen.
Are farrowing crates good for pigs?
Farrowing crates are considered to be economical, efficient and safe with maximising piglet survival as a main aim. However, they raise serious welfare concerns, particularly for the sow.
What is the standard size of a farrowing crate?
wide; overall size of the farrowing crate is 60 x 80 in. (5.0 x 6.8 ft.). Since these crates are smaller, 75% of the smaller females are placed in them.
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