The invention relates to an animal keeping device comprising a floor ( 1 ), a tending device and a drive means ( 4 ) for the tending device. The tending device may be intended for cleaning or feeding. The purpose of the invention is to automate this work in a cost-effective manner. In accordance with the invention the floor ( 1 ) is vertically movable for the absorption of energy and is provided with energy-absorbing means ( 5 ) arranged to take up energy generated when an animal ( 2 ), due to its movement, subjects the floor to dynamic loading (F). The dynamic loading effects vetical movement of the floor ( 1 ). The energy-absorbing means ( 5 ) is arranged to provide the drive means ( 4 ) with energy. The invention also relates to a method for animal keeping wherein tending is performed using the device claimed.
