Piglet Heating Pads & Heat Mats
Keep newborn and growing pigs warm with piglet heating pads designed for farrowing crates and nursery pens. Barn World's piglet heat mats provide a heated resting surface where piglets can lie, rather than relying only on warmth from surrounding air.
Choose the right equipment for your production stage: farrowing heat pads for newborn piglets, nursery heat pads for growing pigs, or heat pad controllers and accessories for compatible temperature management and cord protection.
Farrowing Heat Pads for Newborn Piglets
Farrowing mats create a designated warm creep area near the sow, encouraging young piglets to rest away from her when not nursing. Select a pad based on the available crate space, how many piglets need access, and the manufacturer's temperature-control recommendations.
Our farrowing heat pad collection offers seven sizes, from 1 by 3 feet to 2 by 5 feet. Check the product dimensions and electrical specifications before selecting a size.
Nursery Heat Pads for Growing Pigs
After weaning, piglets may benefit from a heated resting area suited to the layout of the nursery pen. Nursery pads offer broader surfaces for groups of growing pigs. Consider the usable lying space, pen traffic, age of the animals, and facility temperature when comparing mats.
Browse nursery heat pads in four sizes, from 3 by 2 feet to 3 by 6 feet.
Farrowing vs. Nursery Heat Pads
| Selection factor | Farrowing | Nursery |
|---|---|---|
| Typical use | Newborn piglets in farrowing areas | Weaned and growing pigs |
| Sizes offered | Seven configurations | Four configurations |
| Main buying consideration | Creep-area fit and safe access | Group resting area and pen fit |
Controllers and Cord Protection
Heat output and management depend on the exact mat and compatible controller. Before ordering, confirm voltage, wattage, number of outlets, and controller compatibility. Use appropriate electrical protection in wet livestock environments, keep cords away from animal damage, and follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Compare heat pad controllers and power cord protectors alongside your selected mat. A controller should never be selected solely on outlet count without checking its electrical rating.
Heat Mats vs. Heat Lamps
Heat mats warm a resting surface directly, while heat lamps supply radiant heat from above. Either system requires appropriate placement and safe electrical installation. Energy use depends on rated wattage, duty cycle, facility temperature, and controls, so savings should not be assumed without comparing specific equipment.
Choose a Piglet Heating Pad
Start with the pigs' production stage, measure the available resting area, and then select a mat with suitable dimensions and electrical specifications. Review whether a separate controller or cord protector is required. For help choosing, compare the farrowing mats and nursery mats by size before ordering.