Two different types of pen construction are possible: straw or a grill floor.
Most important dimensions are shown in below table.
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Strawn
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Grid
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Length self-feed rack (cm/animal)
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Sheep
Sheep with one lamb
idem with two lambs
Lambs up to 8 weeks
Older lambs
Cover rams
Lambing pen
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1.3
1.7
2.1
0.4
0.7
2.0
2.0
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1.0
1.3
1.6
0.3
0.5
1.5
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45 - 50
45 - 50
45 - 50
15
20
50
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Source : IKC
Surface covered (loose) yard and self-feed rack for sheep
While constructing the self-feed rack, it is important to remember that lambs should not be able to pass through the racks.
It is therefore advisable to have a sealed (closed) foor/bottom.
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