What to Do When Pigs Are Cold in Winter? Practical Methods for Insulating and Warming the Pigpen

AbstractYou can choose to use an air conditioner for heating, but the cost is relatively high; you can add some straw mats, straw curtains, etc. indoors, which also has a certain warming effect, but straw mats easily become damp, so they need to be cleaned up promptly, otherwise it will backfire; if you find any holes in the pigpen, repair them promptly to prevent cold air from constantly rushing into the pigpen.

In winter, the temperature is very low, so both people and animals feel cold, and this is normal. When raising pigs, you also need to take good insulation measures in winter; you can appropriately turn on the air conditioner, or spread some straw mats on the ground, both of which are effective ways to raise the temperature.

1. If conditions allow, you can choose to use an air conditioner for heating, but this cost is a bit high. Or add some straw mats, straw curtains, etc. indoors, which also has a warming effect. Straw mats easily become damp, so they need to be cleaned up promptly, otherwise it will backfire. If you find any holes, repair them promptly to prevent cold air from constantly rushing into the pigpen.

2. Generally, we can tell from some small details that the pigs are already suffering from the cold. The first is seeing pigs huddling together in groups. This reaction means they are cold, and they want to warm each other up by staying together. The second is that the hair on the pigs' bodies is standing up. This is the same as when people are cold, with some fine hairs standing up; when you notice this, you need to raise the temperature for them promptly. The third is that they eat relatively more but drink relatively less. Many people think eating more is a good thing, but in fact in winter this is not very good; a normal food intake is best. If this phenomenon occurs, then it may be that they are suffering from the cold. Usually we should observe carefully and take measures promptly.