[Hassle]

I don't have floors in mine and just chuck in straw on top of straw.  Then I lift the ark out and power harrow in the straw and re seed. I have an in door and farrowing unit mind.

[Possum]

Somebody mentioned disinfectant powder on this thread. I think it was Fowgill  Farm. Could you tell me which powder you use please?


This year's weaners are using the corner of the ark as a loo so I could do with some disinfectant!

[HappyHippy]

Somebody mentioned disinfectant powder on this thread. I think it was Fowgill  Farm. Could you tell me which powder you use please?


This year's weaners are using the corner of the ark as a loo so I could do with some disinfectant!

Mandy will be along soon, but til she get's here...
We use Virkon as a disinfectant - it comes in easy to store sachets and works well for us.

If your weaners are pooing insode the arc, try reducing the size of space they have (use small square bales  ) inside the arc - this should encourage them to go outside 
HTH

[Possum]

Thanks HH. I hadn't realised that you can use Virkon in it's powder form. I have always dissolved it in water for disinfecting the livestock trailer. An easy solution then.


The bale inside the ark is a good idea as well. I'm out to the field right now!

[HappyHippy]

Thanks HH. I hadn't realised that you can use Virkon in it's powder form. I have always dissolved it in water for disinfecting the livestock trailer. An easy solution then.

Sorry, I meant disolved in water - I've never used it 'neat' (you do get some powder disinfectants I think  but I've not used them) Drop Mandy a pm if she doesn't reply to the thread 

[Fowgill Farm]

Suitable powder disinfectant is hard to come by, i only ever see it at one of the shows we go to and stock up there. Its lemon smelling, yellow and comes in silver bags approx 1kg and a little goes a long way, haven't got any at the mo and i'm danged if i can remember the name of it. Can't locate it on web either. The most usual brand is Stalosan which i think is disgusting or Lysan which is primarily used for chickens.
I do use Vikron or Jeyes solution in the concrete buildings and only the powder in our wood floored huts.
When i get some more i'll let you know.
Mandy

[shygirl]

floor is best if on a level base. keep topping up the bedding rather than remove and replace if there is no base.
we have used a thick rubber mat in sties with no floor.