Farrowing Crates
Crates that hold the sow safely during farrowing and lactation and protect piglets from being crushed.
Pen Systems · C09
Welfare Farrowing Pens
Farrowing pens that give the sow more room, for markets with welfare requirements.
- More room for the sow to move
- Creep area and protected piglet zone
- For markets with welfare requirements
Sizes and configuration are customised to the project; details are agreed with you before quotation.
Overview
Welfare pens let the sow turn around and move more than a standard crate, while still protecting piglets with a creep area and a safe lying zone. They suit markets and customers that look for higher sow welfare. Design details such as pen size and farrowing rails are set by local rules and by the farm’s own aims.
Features
- 01
More freedom
The sow can turn and move more than in a standard crate.
- 02
Protected piglet zone
A creep area and lying zone keep piglets away from the sow during rest.
- 03
For welfare-minded markets
Fits customers and countries that look for higher welfare housing.
Specifications
Typical reference values. Final dimensions, materials and configuration are customised to your project and confirmed with you before quotation.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Typical pen area | About 4–6 m² (reference) |
| Sow movement | Free or temporary confinement, per design |
| Frame | Hot-dip galvanised steel |
| Floor | Plastic slats with a creep area |
| Fittings | Feeder, drinker, heating |
| Customisation | Yes. Sizes, materials and configuration are adapted to the project. |
| Installation | Supported by HNYZ installation teams; scope agreed per project. |
| Packing and transport | Packed for sea or road shipping; method agreed per order. |
| Warranty | Agreed per project. |
| Certificates | Please ask for the documents required in your market. |
Where it is used
- Farrowing houses in welfare-focused markets
- Pilot rooms next to crate rooms
- Retail-programme supply chains
Used in these solutions
Why HNYZ Group
One company for planning, supply and installation, so the equipment fits the rest of the farm.
- 50
- Installation teams
- 3,000
- Completed projects
- 50+
- Countries served
Service
Pre-sales
- Requirement analysis
- Layout and equipment list
- Quotation agreed in detail
Installation
- Installation by HNYZ installation teams
- Commissioning and testing
- Staff training
After-sales
- Spare parts list with the order
- Technical support
- Support for expansion
Frequently asked questions
Are welfare pens more costly to run?
They need more floor area than crates. We compare cost, space and results with you before you decide.
Can I switch some rooms to welfare pens later?
If the room size and services allow it. We check the existing building.
Are pens made of galvanised steel?
Frames are hot-dip galvanised steel for long life in a wet house. Panels can be steel or PVC, depending on the stage and your preference.
Can pen sizes be changed?
Yes. Dimensions are set by the pig size, group size and local welfare rules, and the layout can be customised for the house.
Do you supply flooring with the pens?
Yes. Plastic, cast iron and concrete slats are available, and we match them to the pen type.
Do you supply both steel and PVC panels?
Yes. Steel is used for frames and open fronts; PVC panels are used for solid sides that are easy to wash.
Can you match pens I already have?
Often yes. Send us drawings or photos with dimensions and we check how to match them.
Are sizes and configurations fixed?
No. Dimensions, materials and configuration are customised to your herd size, climate and local rules, and agreed with you before quotation.
Are the specifications on your product pages final?
They are typical reference values to help you compare. Final specifications are confirmed with you before quotation.
Who installs the equipment?
Our installation teams install and commission the equipment. The scope for each project is agreed in the contract.
What warranty do you give?
Warranty terms depend on the equipment and are agreed per project in the contract.
Enquiry
Ask about this product
Send us your herd size, site and timeline. We reply with a recommended configuration and a quotation.
What happens next
- 1
You send your project details
Herd size, site, land and target start date. Rough numbers are enough.
- 2
We reply with a layout and an equipment list
Our team reviews your requirements and proposes a configuration.
- 3
We agree the details with you
Sizes, materials and scope are confirmed before any quotation.
- 50
- Installation teams
- 3,000
- Completed projects
- 50+
- Countries served
- Email: sales@hnyzgroup.com
- +86 185 3894 3078
- Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, China
- Founded in 2005 · 300 employees
- Factory visits welcome: contact us to arrange
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