Smallholder Standard Pig Ark

Over the years, our Smallholder Standard ark has found it’s way into the fields of not only pig owners, but increasingly sheep farmers (perfect at lambing time), wildlife parks where a shelter is needed for all sorts of exotic animals, and of course poultry farmers for chickens and other feathered friends.  Not having a floor enables it to be used for animals where cleaning out floors is just not viable on a regular basis.  You simply move the ark on a few feet, and burn or compost the bedding that’s left underneath.  Many of our standard arks are bought by farmers who leave them in place as a shelter for their sheep or goats year in, year out.  And we have lost count of the number of people who have bought the Standard ark for their woodland pigs, where more often than not, their bedding is no more than the surrounding bracken.  Made to the same high specification as the other arks, and easier to lift that the 2in1 ark, it is an ideal ark for moving around the fields, or as a start up ark for 2 or more weaners.

This ark is perfect also for adapting to customers own specifications.  For past customers, we have added wire floors (for chickens), cut out an entrance in the back panel as well as the front for smallholders who wanted it to straddle across two fields, made the entrance wider to accommodate goats with horns.  In fact we will try and carry out any requirement as long as it doesn’t effect the strength of the ark.

For European sales, Smallholder Standard arks are normally dispatched flat-packed with excellent instructions and diagram for self-assembly.

"Just a quick note to say thanks so much! The standard 8' x 6' pig arc we purchased six months ago for our two Glouster Old Spots has been ideal! We were a bit concerned when selecting a house for them because we are located on the Isle of Skye and can be subject to high winds and adverse weather throughout the year. The arc has been brillant; providing a warm and dry shelter for our pigs and never moving an inch in the wind!
Additionally, our 3 Toggenburg goats share pasture space with the pigs and the goats have also found the arc to be very much to their liking! We thought the arc would turn into a playpen for the goats, as they love climbing. Much to our amusement, we spent the first day watching the largest of the goats fight to climb on top of the arc. With no success, he gave up and is now content to join the pigs inside.
Now that we have separate pasture space for the goats and after seeing how versatile the arcs are, we are planning to purchase another one for the goats.
Thank you for such a fine product. It is very reassuring to know the animals are all safe and dry on the cold, wet, windy nights!"

Jonathan Quirk, Isle of Skye

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