PIG-03-03 · Farrowing & Piglet Care
Piglet Heat Boxes & Covers
A warm, draught-free corner for piglets — as an open cover over the creep area or an enclosed box.
- Open covers
- Enclosed boxes
- Opening lids
- 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 piglet heat boxes & covers
Newborn piglets need much more warmth than the sow. A cover or box over the creep area holds the heat where piglets lie and keeps them away from the sow. The red units shown are open heat covers; enclosed boxes are another option. We match the form to your heat source, the crate floor and how staff check the litter.
Common configurations
Open heat covers
A hood over the creep area.
Enclosed heat boxes
A box with an entrance for piglets.
Fixed or opening
Lids that lift for checking and cleaning.
Selection checklist
Before we send a layout or quotation, we confirm these points with you.
| Point to confirm | Why we ask |
|---|---|
| Cover or box | The actual form you need. |
| Watching and access | Staff see piglets; piglets get in and out. |
| Heat source | Lamp, mat or plate underneath. |
| Fixing | How it attaches to crate and floor. |
| Cleaning and opening | Washed between batches. |
| Fit to the crate floor | Size and position in the pen. |
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.