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120 pig unit tour - 2nd stage accommodation

second stage accommodation
  • Pigs are moved to the second stage house at 19 kg and remain there for six weeks
  • The six rooms are linked by a side passage
  • Pigs are stocked at 0.4sq m/pig
second stage accommodation
  • The ventilation system consists of a roof mounted fan which is positioned over the passage
  • Air is drawn in through passive inlets positioned in the wall at the back of the pens
second stage accommodation
  • One double corner wet and dry feeder is positioned in each pen
  • The pens are subdivided with PVC divisions. These are easily washed and light to handle