What the house does
The farrowing house is where sows give birth and nurse their piglets until weaning. The room has to keep the sow comfortable, protect newborn piglets from crushing and chilling, and give staff safe access to both.
Main design choices
| Choice | Options |
|---|---|
| Housing | Farrowing crates, or welfare farrowing pens |
| Floor | Plastic, cast iron or a mix, plus a warm creep area |
| Creep heat | Heat lamps or heated mats |
| Feeding | Hand-fed troughs or precision feeders |
| Climate | Ventilation and heating, controlled per room |
Equipment in this house
- Pens: farrowing crates or welfare farrowing pens.
- Floor: cast iron and plastic slatted floors.
- Warmth: piglet warming mats and heat lamps.
- Feeding and water: precision farrowing feeders, drinkers and creep feeders.
Send us the number of crates and your climate, and we propose a room layout.
