Pig Housing

• Shed should be dry, well ventilated and good protection from cold, heat and winds.
• It is better to make the rough cement floor
• Separate pens should be constructed for boar, growers and sows for easy management
• Proper drains should be provided for disposal of waste

Type of animal	Covered floor\nArea/animal (sq.m.)	Open yard\narea/ animal (sq.m)
Boar	6.27-7.5	8.8-12.0
Furrowing sow	7.5-9.0	8.8-12.0
Dry sow/Gilt	1.8-2.7	1.4-1.8
Weaner/Fattening pig	0.96-1.8	8.8-12.0