Farrowing Houses

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Specifications

Model No. Size Weight
70671 6' x 7' w/insulated roof 550 lbs.
70672 6' x 7' w/insulated roof, door each end 550 lbs.
70681 6' x 8' w/insulated roof 600 lbs.
70682 6' x 8' w/insulated roof, door each end 600 lbs.
70681P Slatted floor farrowing unit as pictured in catalog.  6' x 7' house, outside pen w/ 2 x 4 slat floor, w/double tilt out pans. 1270 lbs.
7068P Farrowing pen and floor, 6' x 8' outside wire pen and oak slat floor 600 lbs.
70PAN Tilt out feed or water pan 20 lbs.
70DIV Removable oak cross divider for creep area 40 lbs.
42 1/2" high to square.
Door opening 34 inches tall, 19 1/2 inches wide.

 

org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Galvanized steel-covered Smidley roof.  Opens to allow sunlight inside the house to sterilize
and dry.  Also easy access to clean and care for litter.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Pig rails on side and back end.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Four oak runners or skids.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Two coats best orange paint.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Extra heavy 5" T hinges bolted on full height door.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Two door hooks.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Cement coated nails in construction hold house together securely.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) One-half inch roof insulation against summer heat and winter moisture condensation.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) We have found that a six foot wide house is sufficient for sow up to 600 pounds.  The sow
is forced to lay lengthwise against sloping sides which are equipped with pig rails,
thus affording maximum protection for the small pigs.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Smidley houses are shipped knocked down, easy assembled.

 

Options for Farrowing Units

org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Double tilt out pan becoming very popular - inexpensive water and feed system -
one pan for water and one pan for feed.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) Oak cross partition - very popular.  This heavy oak partition closes off one end
of the farrowing house for creep area.  Partition is locked into place by hooks and can be
easily removed.
org-dot1.gif (102 bytes) 2-door option - allows access to and from farrowing house from either end.
Also back door can be opened and screened off for throughway ventilation.

 

Marting Mfg. of Iowa, Inc. 
551 3rd Ave. SE
Britt, Iowa 50423
Fax: 641-843-4432
Phone: 800-392-5632