PIG-03-02 · Farrowing & Piglet Care
Free-Farrowing Pens
More room for the sow, a protected zone for piglets and, if wanted, a temporary restraint around farrowing.
- Free movement
- Temporary restraint option
- Piglet safety zone
- 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 free-farrowing pens
Free-farrowing pens are designed around three needs at once: freedom of movement for the sow, protection for her piglets and safe working space for staff. Many designs include a restraint that can close for a few days around farrowing. Pen size, sloped walls and the piglet area are matched to your welfare rules and routine.
Common configurations
Fully free pens
The sow moves freely throughout lactation.
Temporary restraint
A crate that can open into a free pen.
Piglet safety zones
Sloped walls and protected corners.
Selection checklist
Before we send a layout or quotation, we confirm these points with you.
| Point to confirm | Why we ask |
|---|---|
| Movement and protection areas | How the pen is divided. |
| Temporary restraint | Whether, and how long, it is used. |
| Piglet heating | Position of the warm area. |
| Feeding and water | For sow and piglets. |
| Cleaning and staff access | Safe entry with a loose sow. |
| Welfare rules | Requirements of your market. |
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
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.