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Dropping board

These fixtures should be providedin the laying house to facilitate the collection of manure

Perches

These are horizontal poles where birds can sit and rest especially during nighttime. Sufficient perches should be constructed to prevent the birds from crowding at night

Nest

Hens or layers lay their eggs in a . A could be either open or closed. The should be built on a partition or end walls. It should be high enough above the floor so that the hens can work under them

Feeding troughs

These should be constructed to keep the hens from scratching the feeds and wasting it especially when the birds are laying eggs.

Drinking troughs

should be large and sufficient enough to supply the water needs of the birds for the whole day. It is estimated that one kerosene can of water approximately 29 litters is enough for 100 layers the whole day

Feed bins

These are containers where feeds are stored for future use. Feeds can also be kept in petroleum cans which are cheap, rat-proof, and if painted, will last longer

Incubator

a device for maintaining the eggs of birds to allow them to hatch.

Brooder

is a heated container that can have its temperature controlled in at least one area. It is used to confine chicks with their feed and water until they are 2 weeks old and ready to go outside.

Breeding crate

This is used when breeding gilt to a large boar or a large sow to a junior boar. The construction of the breeding crate should be durable enough to support the additional weight of a boar. The gilt or sow in heat is confined inside the crate before the boar is allowed to enter for matin

Farrowing crate or stall

Due to its limited space, this equipment minimizes the movement of the sow and reduces the possibility of death of piglets due to crushing

The farrowing crate

also prevents the sow from eating feeds given to piglets before weaning time. There are two types of farrowing stalls: the detachable and the permanent types. In the detachable type, six pieces of galvanized iron pipes, three inches in diameter, are needed. Three pipes are installed on both sides of the pen to form rails

Heat lamps and brooders

Baby pigs can be kept comfortable by providing brooders with a 50 to 100-watt bulb, especially during rainy or cold days. Brooders and heat lamps must be located on any side of the farrowing stall. Be sure that the sow will not touch the brooder. Also, make sure that it is not electrically grounded.

Water system

A pressurized with pipes extending to the hog houses is the most desirable type. A minimum pressure of five (5) kg per sq cm and 500 gallons an hour is necessary. This will eliminate labor in fetching water.

shipping crate

This handy piece of equipment is ideal to use when transporting pigs.

Castration rack

This is V- shaped equipment used during castration. The piglets arelaid down with its back on the rack

Feed cart

This equipment is used to transport feeds during feeding time. It canaccommodate 100 kg of feed

Self-feeders

come in various types, but the built-in concrete feeder is preferred. should be designed and constructed so that feed wastage is minimized and the rate of flow of the feed can be regulated. Durability and ease in cleaning should also be taken into consideration. Make sure that it can hold sufficient feeds to last for several days.

Waterers

Pigs will consume 2.0 to 2.5 pounds of water per kg of dry feed. Automatic waterers are advantageous. If the nozzle type waterers are used, they must be placed 24 to 30 inches above the floor for sows and growing pigs, one automatic cup or nozzle for each pig pen is normally sufficient to supply the water needs of the animals.

Livestock trailer

There are several different styles of trailers used to haul livestock such as cattle and horses. The most common is the stock trailer - a trailer that is enclosed at the bottom but has openings at approximately the eye level of the animals to allow ventilation. The horse trailer is a more elaborate form of stock trailer

Pickup truck

It is a lighta motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area (bed).