1. What is this item?

A dedicated shelter designed for the housing of pigs, ensuring they have a comfortable, safe, and hygienic environment. Key components include:

• Stalls and pens: Separate spaces for each animal to reduce stress and aggression

• Feeding and water systems: Automatic systems to ensure continuous access to clean water and food

• Ventilation: Proper airflow to reduce the buildup of ammonia and moisture

• Waste management systems: Manure pits or composting units to handle pig waste

• Farrowing pens: Special pens for pregnant sows to give birth and nurse piglets

• Health management areas: For medical checks and treatments

2. How is the Quantity Estimated?

• Area per pig: 6–10 sq ft per pig (based on the type of housing – individual pens or group housing).

• Farrowing pen area: 20–30 sq ft per sow with her piglets.

• Capacity scaling: A small unit might house 20–50 pigs, requiring around 1,200–2,500 sq ft.

3. What are the Cost Components?

• Shelter Structure (GI, steel frame, roofing): ₹200–500/sq ft

• Feeding & Watering Systems (automatic): ₹4,000–7,000 per pen

• Ventilation System (fans, ducts): ₹20,000–50,000

• Farrowing Pens (specialized for sows): ₹15,000–30,000 each

• Waste Management (composting, waste pits): ₹10,000–30,000

• Health Management Tools: ₹5,000–15,000

4. What are the Going Rates & Per Unit Cost?

Component Cost Estimate Quantity/Size

Shelter Structure ₹2–5 Lakh 1,200–2,500 sq ft

Feeding & Watering Systems ₹4,000–7,000/pen Automatic per pen

Ventilation System ₹20,000–50,000 Fans, ducts

Farrowing Pens ₹15,000–30,000 each 1 for each sow

Waste Management ₹10,000–30,000 Compost pits/manure bins

Health Management Equipment ₹5,000–15,000 Medical tools

Estimated Total Cost (for 20–50 pigs):

• Small Unit (20 pigs): ₹5–7 Lakh

• Larger Unit (50 pigs): ₹10–15 Lakh