Pioneer Set Pig Pen, 1999

In their natural setting, pigs are family creatures. They build their own homes and keep them clean. They care for their children and pay visits to their family and neighbours. It’s important for the animals’ well-being – and for the flavour of the meat – that they be allowed to live as ‘close to nature’ as possible. With these simple stables, the pigs live quite natural lives; the stables can accommodate a pig family, provide shade in the summer and sufficient shelter in the winter. The shape of the roof prevents piglets from being accidentally crushed by their wallowing mother. On the Pioneer Set, all of the animals have more room than the norms stipulated by the Eko mark of quality.