KNF Animal Pens (Deep Bedding)

 Can build above ground in areas with high water table.

Can convert cement floor pens by building up and must raise roof (Thailand). An area of 3 meters x 8 meters (24 square meters) can sustain 20-25 pigs. General rule for pigs: 1.5 sq. meter per animal. Dig 90 cm down (pigs, cows) (only dig 70 cm for chickens). Obtain the following raw material:

Rice hulls 100 parts (bags) (can substitute saw dust.)

Local soil 50 parts (bags).

Sea Salt 2 Kg

Layer to the ground rice hulls for first 30 cm and then add soil, salt to 30 cm. Spray each layer with 200 ml each of IMO #1 FFJ / FPJ water solution (approx. 20 liters) Repeat for final layer (approx.500 sacks) Build pen to allow good air circulation, some sun exposure, and to protect bedding from rain. Spray bedding with IMO #1 FFJ / FPJ water solution weekly. Mix together. (This is like mixing cement. It is hard work if done alone, but quick & easy if 3 or more work together.) Bedding does NOT need to be removed and replaced (it can last for ten years). However, microbial activity will decrease the volume of the bedding over time necessitating the addition of bedding material. Add material at the same ratio mentioned above. Soiled bedding removed for compost production will also need to be replaced.

Add FFJ / FPJ to animal drinking water (1-2 spoons to 10 liters). Can set up a 10-20 liter plastic water tank to gravity feed a nurse valve in the pen.

RICE HULL

SOIL

SAWDUST