Description
Comfort piglet cover
A very nice practical example of our dealer Coppens Westerhoven at Niels van Engelen where we were allowed to work: Link Project Van Engelen/Coppens Westerhoven
Fold-down piglet cover for locking piglet nest
WELL-NEST Piglet Cabin
Why a piglet cover?
Piglets require an ambient temperature of about 35 degrees and will actively seek warmth. Timely and adequate heating of the piglet nest is crucial to prevent chilling and minimize the risk of lying dead. Research has shown that the sow's comfort temperature in the fourth week of farrowing is around 18 degrees. Each degree above that results in a reduction in feed intake of about 175 grams, which can lead to significant weight loss. During the suckling period, a sow may lose at most 10 percent of her body weight. An under creep above the piglet nest is essential to create better climate zones and can reduce the ward temperature by as much as 2 degrees. This results in significant energy savings during colder periods.
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