house piglets weaned from the farrowing house, with some pens also accommodating future breeders. The pens are equipped with basic features like feed troughs, hoppers, feeders, and water nipples. They can be open (covered with black canvas for sun and rain protection) or closed. The flooring may be slatted, partially slatted, or without slats, as pigs tend to excrete on slatted areas and rest on non-slatted ones, preferring corners for elimination. Weaner pens are often raised and slatted to reduce stress and maintain hygiene, minimizing the need for bathing.
