Sows are fed by dispensing feed over the lying area either by hand or using an automatic mechanical feed dispenser system. Alternatively a separate concrete feeding area can be provided. Dunging passage, scrape through or slatted. Mechanical or manual system for spreading feed widely over the lying area or separate concreted area. Bulk feed bin plus auger for mechanical feeding system.
Feed is most often in pelleted form.
All sows are fed simultaneously. The number of sows per feed dispenser is dependent on the type of feeder, the dispenser capacity and the number of times per day feeding takes place. Typically a single dump feeder container holds a maximum of 36kg. A spin feeder container holds up to 100kg. Feed is measured by weight or volume.