Solid and Open Combination Nursery Pen

The Solid and Open Combination Nursery Pen is a modular housing system developed for newly weaned piglets in commercial swine production. The pen combines solid partition sections with open grids, horizontal rails or ventilated sections to create different functional zones within the nursery pen.

Solid sections provide a more protected lying and resting area, while open sections improve visibility, air exchange and controlled contact between neighboring groups. This combination allows the pen layout to be adapted to feeding, drinking, resting and dunging areas according to farm management requirements.

The system can be integrated into new steel structure pig houses, prefabricated livestock buildings and existing farm renovation projects. Pen dimensions, materials, gates, flooring interfaces and equipment configurations are customizable according to project requirements.

• Combination of solid and open pen partitions for functional nursery zoning.
• Solid lower sections help provide a protected resting environment for recently weaned piglets.
• Open grids or horizontal-bar sections support ventilation, observation and controlled contact between adjacent pens.
• Modular design allows flexible adaptation to different pig-house layouts.
• Smooth panel surfaces support efficient washing, drying and disinfection.
• Galvanized or stainless-steel contact grids are available according to project requirements.
• Compatible with dry feeders, wet/dry feeders and liquid-feeding trough systems.
• Compatible with water cups, nipple drinkers or drinking valves.
• Optional two-zone climate cover can be integrated above the resting area.
• Small access gates or full-width gates can be configured according to handling requirements.
• Suitable for intensive commercial pig farms, breeding farms and turnkey livestock projects.

• Solid Partition Sections: Plastic boards, compact fiber panels or plastic panels can be selected according to the project specification.
• Open Partition Sections: Galvanized or stainless-steel grids and horizontal steel rails provide open separation between selected areas.
• Contact Grid: Installed where controlled contact between pigs in neighboring pens is required.
• Gate System: Available as a compact access gate or full-width gate depending on aisle and pig-handling requirements.
• Posts and Brackets: Corrosion-resistant structural components secure the penning to the flooring or supporting structure.
• Feeding Equipment: Dry feeder, wet/dry feeder or liquid-feeding trough available upon request.
• Drinking Equipment: Water cup, nipple drinker or drinking valve according to farm requirements.
• Climate Cover: Optional cover installed above the protected lying zone to support two-zone nursery management.
• Flooring Interface: Designed for integration with plastic slatted flooring, concrete slats or other project-specific flooring systems.

The pen creates separate functional zones by combining closed and open structural elements. Solid partitions around selected sections help reduce direct drafts and provide a more sheltered environment for resting piglets.

Open-grid or horizontal-bar sections allow greater air movement, improve visual inspection and provide controlled contact between neighboring groups. Their position can be coordinated with feeding, drinking and dunging areas to support practical daily management.

Where a two-zone system is required, an optional climate cover can be installed above the lying area to create a warmer microenvironment. The remaining open area can be used for feeding, drinking and activity.

When combined with suitable slatted flooring and manure-management systems, the pen supports efficient removal of manure and spilled water while keeping animal-accessible surfaces easier to clean.

Product Type: Modular piglet nursery pen / weaner pen

Partition Configuration: Combination of solid and open or ventilated sections

Reference Solid Partition Materials: 35 mm plastic board, 10 mm compact fiber panel or 50 mm plastic panel

Reference Nursery Penning Height: Approximately 61-80 cm depending on material and configuration

Combination Option: Solid lower partition with horizontal steel rails above

Contact Grid Material: Galvanized steel or stainless steel

Gate Configuration: Small custom gate or full-width gate

Floor Anchoring: Stainless-steel posts, brackets or project-specific fixtures

Feeding Options: Dry feeding, wet/dry feeding or liquid feeding

Water Supply: Water cup, drinking valve or nipple drinker

Water Pipeline: Plastic or project-specified livestock water line

Climate Cover: Two-part or three-part configuration available upon request

Climate Cover Opening: Manual or automatic configuration available

Reference Covered Resting Area: Approximately 0.09-0.11 m² per pig where applicable; final design according to local welfare requirements and project conditions

Pen Length and Width: Customizable

Final Configuration: Designed according to local climate, stocking plan and farm conditions

• Piglet nursery houses
• Commercial weaner production units
• Large-scale integrated pig farms
• Pig breeding and multiplication farms
• New steel structure pig-house projects
• Prefabricated livestock buildings
• Existing nursery-house renovation projects
• Turnkey pig farm construction projects
• International livestock development and agricultural projects

• Pen length and width according to project requirements
• Group size and stocking layout
• Solid-to-open partition ratio
• Partition material and height
• Open horizontal rails or vertical contact grids
• Galvanized or stainless-steel grid configuration
• Small gate or full-width gate
• Plastic slatted-floor layout
• Dry, wet/dry or liquid feeding system
• Drinking system configuration
• Two-zone climate cover system
• Manual or automatic climate-cover opening
• Integration with ventilation and environmental-control equipment
• Complete layout designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Pre-Installation Planning: Pen dimensions and positioning should be coordinated with the pig-house structural drawings, aisle width, flooring, manure channels, feeding equipment, drinking pipelines and ventilation system before installation.

Installation: Modular partitions, contact grids and gates are positioned according to the approved layout and secured with corrosion-resistant posts, brackets and fasteners. Connections should remain rigid while allowing access for cleaning and equipment servicing.

Cleaning: Remove organic material after each production batch, then wash and disinfect partitions, gates, feeders, drinkers and flooring according to the farm biosecurity program.

Routine Inspection: Periodically inspect gate locks, hinges, posts, brackets, rails, grids, feeders and drinking equipment. Loose or damaged components should be repaired before the next production cycle.

Technical Support: Pen layout drawings, installation guidance and project-specific equipment configurations are available upon request.

Q: Why combine solid and open partitions in a nursery pen?
A: The combination allows the pen to provide more protected resting areas while maintaining ventilation, visibility and controlled contact in selected sections.

Q: Can the proportion of solid and open sections be customized?
A: Yes. The partition arrangement can be designed according to pen dimensions, climate conditions, flooring layout and farm-management requirements.

Q: What materials are available for the solid partitions?
A: Plastic boards, compact fiber panels and plastic panel systems can be selected according to project requirements.

Q: Can stainless-steel grids be supplied?
A: Yes. Stainless-steel or galvanized contact grids are available depending on the project specification.

Q: Is the pen compatible with plastic slatted flooring?
A: Yes. The system can be designed for plastic slatted floors and other suitable nursery flooring systems.

Q: Can a climate cover be installed?
A: Yes. Two-part or three-part climate covers with manual or automatic opening can be provided upon request.

Q: Which feeding systems can be integrated?
A: Dry feeders, wet/dry feeders and liquid-feeding trough systems can be integrated according to the farm feeding program.

Q: Can the product be used in existing pig-house renovation projects?
A: Yes. The modular structure can be adapted to many existing buildings after confirming dimensions, flooring conditions and equipment interfaces.

Q: Can a complete nursery-house equipment package be supplied?
A: Yes. A project package can include nursery pens, flooring, feeding, drinking, ventilation, environmental control and related livestock equipment according to project requirements.