Pig arks near Sheephouse Farm
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Pig arks near Sheephouse Farm
Image: © Vieve Forward Taken: 13 Aug 2019
These dome-shaped plastic pig arks are designed for farrowing sows, having the advantage that they allow the sow room to manoeuvre, reducing the risk of crushing the piglets, and are warmer in winter and cooler in summer than traditional pig arks.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.66437
Longitude
-1.43073