Getting ready to start farrowing next week and want to know shavings or straw for the bedding?
We are using crates, but I've been told that the shavings are bad for the piglets.
Thoughts Please.
Shavings or Straw in Farrowing Crates
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Re: Shavings or Straw in Farrowing Crates
Do the crates have floors or are they used in a pen? Both choices have drawbacks. Heat lamp over bare concrete area or a woven floor is usually sufficient.
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Some types of wood shavings have an anti-coagulant agent that can make umbilical cords bleed excessively.
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Use whichever is most convenient. Doesn't make a lot of difference. Don't forget the DRYGIENE though!
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Re: Shavings or Straw in Farrowing Crates
We have our crates bolted to concrete in our farrowing area. We are going to try to farrow the old fashion way this summer with out crates.Norm wrote:Do the crates have floors or are they used in a pen? Both choices have drawbacks. Heat lamp over bare concrete area or a woven floor is usually sufficient.
We are using thick black rubber mats, and straw with heat lamps for warmth. We have the ability to maintain around 45-50 degrees in our barn with out heat