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^.nt stations This table indicates that hogs weighing from 150 to 200 pounds 

 ment stations, i nib I pounds gain; trom 200 to 250 pounds, 498 



require 482 pounds meal tor i(X>po», ^^^^ ^^ ^.^^ ^^ ^^^^ 



K^^rsffigu^es^S Xe wefStTwhic^ th'e Canadian packer wants the 

 hog, is just about the limit of profitable feeding 



Correctives Swine appears to have a craving for what might be called 

 unnaturar ubstances. This is especially true of hogs that are kept in con- 

 finement which will eat greedily such substances as charcoal, ashes, mortar, 

 foft coal' Gotten wood, etc. It is probable that some of these substances are 

 not 'ood for hogs; but there is no doubt that charcoal and wood ashes have 

 a beneficial effect, the former being greatly relished. t is good Practice to 

 <=udd1v charcoal, especially during the winter months. Wood ashe., or a mix- 

 ture of wood ashes and salt, may be used in place of charcoal; but charcoal 

 is preferable. Sods make a very fair substitute for charcoal. A waggon load 

 or two of sods placed conveniently near the piggery, so that the feeder can 

 throw one or tAvo into each pen occasionally, will be found well worth the 

 labor involved. Pigs that are outdoors in summer, and have access to earth 

 and vegetable matter, have little need of other correctives. The term cor- 

 rectives" is used for want of a better; but such substances as those described, 

 appear to correct, or to prevent, derangement of the digestive organs. 



The Feeder. To make a successful feeder, a man must have a love for 

 the animals under his charge, and be willing to sacrifice his own comfort and 

 convenience to theirs. He must possess sound judgment, and must make a 

 study of the animals under his care, so that he will be able to detect the first 

 signs of anything wrong. He must have a knowledge of the foods suited to 

 different ages, sexes, and conditions, and his judgment will be shown in using 

 these foods to secure the best results. In spite of all directions which may 

 be given, emergencies are always arising to test the judgment and resourceful- 

 ness of the feeder. The suggestions, therfore, which have been offered in 

 this bulletin, are intended as a general guide, but they cannot supply the 

 place of skill and judgment on the part of the feeder. 



