How to build bamboo pig, Preparing to Welcome New Pigs

1. **Choose a location**: Make sure the location of the barn is high, airy, and easy to drain. Avoid humid or flood-prone areas. 2. **Barn size**: Depending on the number of pigs you want to raise, you need to plan your barn size accordingly. Each pig needs about 1.5 to 2 square meters of space. 3. **Materials Needed**: - Bamboo: Choose old, straight, and sturdy bamboo for columns, frames, and barns. - Palm leaves or tarpaulins: Used to roof the roof, protect the barn from rain and sun. - Pole wire: Use strong ropes or plastic wires to secure the joints. **II. Steps to build the barn** 1. **Build the cage frame**: - Dig holes to insert bamboo poles, about 50 cm deep. - Erect the bamboo poles vertically according to the original design, then use strong pole wire to fix them. 2. **Installation of barn walls**: - Use bamboo trees to build a barn wall, the distance between the bamboo trees should be even and not too wide to prevent pigs from escaping. - You can knit more bamboo or use large bamboo panels to create a more discreet wall. 3. **Roofing**: - Use palm leaves or tarpaulins to roof the barn. The roof should have a slope so that rainwater can easily escape. - Check the sturdiness of the roof to avoid leaks or being blown away by the wind. 4. **Prepare the barn floor**: - Spread a small layer of sand or stone under the barn floor to help with better drainage. - A thin layer of bamboo can be added to prevent the pig from lying on the moist soil. **III. Get ready for new pigs** 1. **Inspection and cleaning of the barn**: - Before putting the pigs in the barn, check the entire barn structure again, making sure there are no damaged or unsafe places. - Clean the barn, remove dirt, weeds and insects. 2. **Prepare food and water**: - Make sure you have enough food and water ready for the new pigs. Check the feeder and drinking water systems to make sure they are working properly. 3. **Putting pigs in the barn**: - When bringing pigs into the barn, observe them for the first few days to make sure they are well adapted to the new environment. - Provide pigs with a clean, cool and safe living environment. **Conclusion**: With a natural bamboo pigsty, you not only provide a safe and environmentally friendly living environment for the pigs, but also contribute to environmental protection and save construction costs. Make sure the barn is always cleaned and maintained to ensure the best health for your pigs.