Pigs are warm-blooded animals, and their body temperature is minimally affected by external temperature changes. The adaptability of pigs to temperature improves with age, and the lower critical temperature can decrease as they grow older. When the temperature in the pigsty falls below the lower critical temperature, it affects the weight gain of pigs, increases feed consumption, and may even lead to death from cold or illness.

Temperature selection for the incubator: The internal temperature of the incubator improves the survival rate of piglets, and its importance is self-evident. Piglets are in a constant temperature environment (39°C) in the womb for a long time. After birth, the environment suddenly changes, and due to their thin subcutaneous fat and poor thermoregulatory ability, newborn piglets need to live in a plastic incubator. However, as piglets consume breast milk and gradually grow, their subcutaneous fat thickens, and their adaptability to temperature changes. Therefore, the temperature inside the incubator should be adjusted in a timely manner according to the growth of the piglets.

When selecting an incubator, try to choose materials with low thermal conductivity. If the material has high thermal conductivity, the inner wall can easily become hot by absorbing the heat from the warming lamp, similar to how an egg can be fried on a car under the scorching summer sun. Such high temperatures can easily harm piglets. Pay attention to factors that affect insulation, such as whether the incubator is damaged or the lid is tightly closed. If any issues are found, take timely remedial measures.1000