Author Topic: Pig Arks (Read 4719 times)

Greenfarm · « **on:** November 10, 2010, 01:43:26 pm »

Hello, Has any one got any pig arks for sale in the Wiltshire Area. If not, can anyone reccomend where the best place is to buy them from. Many thanks Andrew.

supplies for smallholders · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2010, 02:57:22 pm »

Hi,

Depends what type of ark you are looking for and what the budget is.

You will get advice ranging from making one out of straw bales to various other arks.

Ask yourself some questions first - How many Pigs? Breeding or just fattening? wood / plastic or metal? and how long do you want it to last?

We sell arks, but mainly aimed at commercial producers as they will last 10 or so years if looked after.

Thanks

Greenfarm · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2010, 05:59:23 pm »

Hi I have breeding GOS's but I will not be farrowing in the arks as I bring them in to one of the farm sheds. I was looking for a couple of 8X8 or 8X10 standard arks (nothing to fancy!) which I can move around between fields. If anyone has any or advice on where I can get then from that would be appreciated. Many thanks Andrew

JulieS · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2010, 06:19:53 pm »

I bought a lot of mine from www.animalarks.co.uk

A bit more expensive than some others on the market but sooooooo much better quality.

Hope this helps.

supplies for smallholders · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2010, 07:10:45 pm »

Hi again,

Like I said, I dont know what your budget is, but take a look at : https://www.suppliesforsmallholders.co.uk/standard-farrowing-hut-p-149.html beyond what most smallholders want to pay, but these are what the commercial guys use.

Thanks