Farrowing Heat Pads for Piglets
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Farrowing heat pads provide a warm resting surface for newborn piglets in farrowing crates and creep areas. Barn World's Osborne farrowing heat pads for piglets are available in seven sizes to suit different pen layouts. Compare the products below to choose the right dimensions for your farrowing setup.
For other growth stages, browse all piglet heating pads, including nursery heat pads and heat pad controllers and accessories.
Choosing the Right Farrowing Heat Pad
Measure the available creep area and consider pad placement relative to the sow, pen divider, and piglet access. A larger pad provides more resting surface but must still fit the crate layout and manufacturer's installation requirements.
| Pad dimensions | Surface area |
|---|---|
| 1' × 3' | 3 sq. ft. |
| 1' × 4' | 4 sq. ft. |
| 1' × 5' | 5 sq. ft. |
| 1.5' × 2' | 3 sq. ft. |
| 2' × 3' | 6 sq. ft. |
| 2' × 4' | 8 sq. ft. |
| 2' × 5' | 10 sq. ft. |
How Farrowing Heat Pads Work
Farrowing mats provide localized warmth through a heated resting surface. The farrowing pads described here use heated outer areas with an unheated center strip, a configuration intended for certain layouts with neighboring pens. Check the individual model and installation instructions before placing a mat beneath a divider.
Osborne mats use a fiberglass-reinforced composite with a textured surface. The pads should be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's electrical and cleaning instructions; no electrical heating system should be described as completely free of risk.
Heat Pads vs. Heat Lamps
A mat warms the resting surface directly, whereas a heat lamp provides radiant warmth from overhead. Appropriate placement, ventilation, and safe electrical installation matter with either method. Energy use depends on the actual wattage, operating time, and controls, so compare specific equipment instead of assuming a universal savings percentage.
Temperature Controls and Accessories
Compatible controllers can help manage heat output as barn conditions change. Before choosing a controller, check voltage, wattage, outlet count, and compatibility with your particular pad. Position and protect cords according to the manufacturer's instructions.
View pig heat pad controllers and cord protectors when planning the full installation.
Farrowing Pads vs. Nursery Pads
Farrowing pads are intended primarily for newborn piglets and creep areas. Nursery heat pads offer different dimensions for weaned and growing pigs in nursery pens. Choose based on your pigs' production stage, available floor space, and the manufacturer's specifications.
Compare Farrowing Heat Pad Sizes
Select from the seven available sizes in the product listings below. Review each mat's dimensions and electrical requirements, plus any compatible controllers and cord protection, before ordering.