PIG-03-01 · Farrowing & Piglet Care
Farrowing Crates
One pen for the sow and her litter: restraint for the sow, a warm creep area for piglets, floors and feed points.
- Sow crate
- Piglet creep area
- Slatted floor options
- Local heating
- Used in
- Farrowing and lactation
- Made to
- Your house, herd size and layout
- Order as
- Single items, complete rooms or part of a turnkey farm
About farrowing crates
Most piglet losses in the first days happen when the sow lies down on a piglet. A well-set crate slows that movement, while a warm creep area draws piglets away from her. Floor choice decides how dry the pen stays and how fast it can be washed between batches. We design each farrowing room as a whole: crate width, floors under sow and piglets, where the heat sits and how the feed and water lines run.
Common configurations
Crate and gate types
Different sow restraint styles and gate openings for loading, checking and cleaning.
Floor combinations
Plastic slats for piglets and a stronger floor under the sow.
Local heating
Heat boxes, mats or lamps where piglets rest.
Selection checklist
Before we send a layout or quotation, we confirm these points with you.
| Point to confirm | Why we ask |
|---|---|
| Sow and piglet space | Sets crate width, pen length and creep area. |
| Crate adjustment | Gilts and older sows need different settings. |
| Floor load | Decides slat material and beam spacing. |
| Feed and water position | Lines up with doser, trough and drinker. |
| Local heat source | Electric, hot water or lamps. |
| Cleaning and service access | Gates and removable parts for washing. |
Dimensions, materials and quantities are confirmed for each project.
Scope of supply
| Usually in the package | Agreed in each contract |
|---|---|
| Crate frames, side panels and gates | Fasteners and foundation embeds |
| Connectors and floor supports | Installation on site |
| Piglet heating and feeding equipment where ordered | Spare parts quantity |
Fits with
Frequently asked questions
Can you fit crates into an existing farrowing house?
Yes. Send a drawing or measurements with photos of the floor and pits, and we plan the crates around them.
Tell us about your farm
Share the herd size, the stages you want to equip and where the farm is — our engineers will suggest a configuration.