[cripplecreek]

Sows accidentally kill piglets but they don’t need to be in the crates for too long.

[88keys]

Agree!

[Vigilanteman]

Critics consider the small metal crates a form of animal cruelty -- the pigs aren't able to turn around in the limited space -- but advocates say they prevent sows from accidentally lying down or stepping on piglets.

Yep. Short-term animal cruelty and live piglets is preferable to short-term freedom of movement and dead piglets. Crates may be cruel to the sow, but they are kind to the piglets.