AgroPlus Farming Magazine

How to design a pig farm!

Every new pig farmer always ask,"which is the best design?". Well,there is no universal design that is applicable everywhere. What exists is a set of standards to use while designing.

*Are you in the business of pregant gilts and/or sows, dealing in piglets pekee or fattening pigs and baconers?
-Pigs at different ages require different spaces, environment and housing. For instance, pregnant pigs/sows need to be housed alone to avoid any fight or rougher physical contact that might disturb the pregnancy. Meaning,utajengea kila mother her own cubicle. Otherwise,some sows/gilts are so good that they can be grouped zikiwa pregant. While this is great, it's not usually the norm.
-piglets on the other hand can be housed as many as the house fits so you need a wide room. However,hawa hutaka feeder fupi,drinkers ziko lower kiasi na floor iko dry for more hours juu bado they are susceptible to cold-related ailments and diseases.
-Baconers nao hutaka space kubwa kabisa,juu you might be housing at least 10 pigs(for economical reasons) at a go.
Now if you were to do any of those three, nyumba zote tatu haziwezi fanana.

Due to demand, we'll be doing a series of posts on designing a pig house.Our posts are based on both experience and builders and research as technicians.

Disclaimer: Pig farming is extremely fun-filled and profitable. Addiction will lead to a happy wealthy life.

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