FREE TO ROAM
Clemens Food Group defines Free To Roam as pigs raised in a group housed environment, with freedom of movement and socialization.
When you buy Hatfield Free To Roam products, you can be assured that all animals in our care, including our sows (mother pigs) were raised in a group housed environment. Hatfield’s advanced group housing system significantly lowers the time sows spend in breeding stalls compared to traditional sow housing systems.
Just a few of the benefits
of our sow housing system:
VS
The experience of a
traditionally housed sow:
Just a few of the benefits of our sow housing system
- Sows transition to group housing upon confirmation of pregnancy, averaging 80 fewer days spent in crates — 70% less time than traditionally housed sows
- Can freely explore their surroundings
- Ample opportunities to exercise and socialize
- Increased interaction with caregivers
The experience of a
traditionally housed sow:
- Lifetime of total confinement (entire 115-day cycle spent in crates)
- No ability to turn around
- No opportunity to exercise
- No socializing with other sows
- Could be prone to injury due to lack of movement
- Minimal interaction with caregivers
