How To Water Pigs In The Winter

An even better idea to cover a hole for your piggy to go in and out during the winter is plastic bath math.

How to water pigs in the winter. It is a on demand system using about 9 gallons that the pigs can drink from whenever they want. It uses a. I chose the lowest cost most effective method that i could. If your pig doesnt push through at first leave it open to give them an idea.

Are they getting enough. You can only use rubber buckets or rubber tubs since all the other ones freeze. Clear vinyl from home depot is another great idea. We have a very low tech way of providing them with water.

How do they get water. Cut a hole in the roof hang a heat lamp in it and the pig can stay warm in this makeshift box. Finally they spill the water after youve taken the time to fill their tubs. One of the simplest and best ways to water your pigs is a bucket with a brick or a large stone in the bottom to help prevent it being overturned and split and the bucket should be placed in a left off tire.

The pigs think these buckets and tubs are toys and remove them from their places along the fence. In no time at all. Here is a short video that we made showing how we are going to start watering our pigs. What about piglets in winter.

Playing and drinking outsidedecember 29 2011 there are several ways to water pigs in winter. If a container is left in the pen with the pigs they tip it over as soon as they are done drinking. For most people the scary aspect of winter care is watering their pigs. The need to keep pigs warm is especially important when they weigh less than 150 pounds.

Luckily they dont drink nearly as much water during the winter or wed have to refill the water more often. Buy one longer than your door and if possible screw it to your enclosure. As they grow in size and age being exposed to cold temperatures is not uncommon.