Farrowing pen
OwnerRobert J. Gibsoninventor
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Abstract
A farrowing pen is provided for accommmodating and confirming a sow or the like within a given space wherein the confined sow is permitted limited movement within the space without causing accidental injury or death to her piglets. At least one of the elongated side walls of the pen is provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced elements. The elements are mounted for adjustment to selected positions relative to the remainder of the side wall to provide maximum nursing space for the piglets.
Claims10
A farrowing pen comprising upright side walls, and upright end walls connected thereto and coacting therewith to form a compartment for accommodating a sow during and after farrowing;
- at least one side wall having a lower peripheral portion elevated relative to a surface for supporting the accommodated sow and coacting therewith to form an elongated opening for access to a nursing space, and an adjustable assembly carried by said one sidewall and adjacent said lower peripheral portion, said assembly including an elongated center section adjustable about its longitudinal axis and having a plurality of longitudinally spaced elements protruding outwardly therefrom and adjustable as a unit with said center section, relatively stationary end sections supportingly engaging opposite ends of said center sections, and complemental means mounted on said center and end sections for retaining said center section in a predetermined position of adjustment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.