Small Pig Sorting Board

Product Overview

The small pig sorting board is a rectangular red plastic shield used to guide, stop and turn pigs inside pens, alleys and loading bays. The product image prints a width of 47 cm, a height of 77 cm and a thickness of 3 cm, which is the smallest size in the baffle range. The face of the board is covered with moulded reinforcing ribs, a single long hand slot at the top, and two vertical hand slots on the right edge. The keeper holds the board in front of the pig, using its solid face to block the line of sight and direct the animal in the desired direction without hitting it.

This small size is chosen for moving piglets, weaners and lighter finishing pigs, as well as for working in narrow alleys where a larger board would be awkward to swing. Because the board is lightweight, one person can control small to medium pigs for long periods without fatigue. The bright red colour makes the board visible to both pigs and handlers, which reduces the chance of a handler being knocked during driving work.

Key Features and Benefits

• Small dimensions - 47 by 77 cm, sized for piglets, weaners and narrow alleys.
• 3 cm thick rigid face - the solid board blocks the pig line of sight without bending under pressure.
• Moulded reinforcing ribs - the grid pattern adds stiffness while keeping the board light.
• Hand slots - the top and side slots give the keeper a firm grip from several angles.
• Bright red colour - highly visible to handlers and easy to spot against grey pen walls.
• Smooth rounded edges - no sharp corners that could injure pigs or handlers.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: small pig sorting board
• Width: 47 cm
• Height: 77 cm
• Thickness: 3 cm
• Material: red plastic
• Grip: top long slot plus side vertical hand slots
• Surface: moulded reinforcing rib pattern
• Application: guiding piglets and small finishing pigs

Materials and Quality

The board is moulded in bright red engineering plastic with a smooth front face and a grid of reinforcing ribs on the reverse side. The ribs spread across the whole rectangle, which lets a 3 cm thick panel stay rigid enough to push against a pig without flexing. The hand slots are cleanly cut with rounded internal edges, so the keeper wrist does not rub during long driving sessions. Red plastic of this type resists the ammonia-rich air of pig barns and cleans easily with a hose, and each board is checked for cracks and slot sharpness before packing.

How to Use and Maintain

Slide one hand through the top slot and keep the other free, or grip the side slot for sideways steering. Place the board between the handler and the pig, and use the solid face to block the pigs view, guiding it toward the door or alley. Never hit the pig with the board; the goal is visual blocking and gentle pressure. After use, hose off manure and allow the board to dry before storing it vertically. Inspect the hand slots for cracks regularly, since a broken grip can make the board unsafe during driving.

Applications

This small baffle is used in nursery pens, weaner sections and finishing farms that move lighter pigs through narrow alleys. It is also a common choice for sorting piglets by size before transfer, because the small size lets one handler work in tight corners without knocking feeding equipment. Backyard and smallholder pig units also use it, since the light board is easy for one person to manage.

Because the range is offered in small, medium and large sizes, farms often keep two or three boards of different sizes on hand: the small one for piglets, the medium for finishing pigs, and the large for sows and boars. Distributors stock the small size as an entry SKU for pig equipment buyers. Because the board is light enough for one-handed use, it is also suitable for younger or smaller build handlers who would struggle with a full-size 120 cm panel. The reinforcing ribs on the reverse face also make the board slide easily along pen walls, which helps when herding a small group through a narrow gate. The bright red colour is the same shade used across the range, so handlers can recognise the board from a distance in a dim barn. The small size also stores flat against a wall without taking up much toolshed space.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry, livestock and farm breeding equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this baffle, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What size pigs is this board suitable for?

The small 47 by 77 cm board is sized for piglets, weaners and lighter finishing pigs. For adult sows or boars, choose the large board.

Q2: How thick is the board?

The printed thickness is 3 cm, which with the reinforcing ribs gives a rigid face that will not bend under normal pig pressure.

Q3: How do I grip it?

A long hand slot at the top and two vertical slots on the side let the handler choose a grip angle, depending on whether the pig is being turned or stopped.

Q4: How do I clean it?

Hose off manure after use and allow it to dry. The smooth red plastic withstands normal barn disinfectants without fading or cracking.