How Do You Build A Shipping Crate For Pigs?
Crates can come in handy when it comes to transporting livestock such as pigs, cattle, sheep and poultry. A well-built shipping crate should allow proper airflow and should be made of plastic linings and good absorbent materials. The structure and materials used in building a crate will also depend on where you are shipping it. If you are shipping it by air, there are some IATA guidelines that you need to take into consideration. (See references) Decide on the size of your crate. This depends on the size and number of pigs you are planning to transport. You might want to add an extra 1 or 2 inches to your measurements to allow for seam and shrinking. A crate that is 4 feet by 6 inches wide and 2 feet by 6 inches high would be large enough for your average sized pig. Cut the plywood according to the desired sizes. The framing should be about 3 square inches and the laths 2 ½ inches by 1 ¼ inches. Determine the length of your end pieces. Use this measurement to cut pine boards to add sup
