There are many different free farrowing pen options. Some are well researched and offer details about pen specifications, performance, research and links for further information.
Zero-Confinement Pens
These pen designs include PigSAFE, Danish Free Farrower, Swiss Free Farrowers, Welcon, Comfort Pen and simple pens.
Temporary crating
These include systems where there are options to temporarily crate the sow, such as the 360° Farrower, the SWAP and other swing-side crates.
Group systems
These include multi-suckle options where the sows and litters can be group housed.
Outdoor systems
The sow and litter farrow in outdoor huts or arks within an outdoor farrowing paddock.
Kennel and run systems
These include options with indoor huts or pens that have outdoor access to a run and include indoor Solari systems.
Specific pen features
Find detailed information about different specific pen design features.
