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ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE 



Fig. 28. The Colony type of hog house with chain and single tree 



for hauling. 



Hog Houses. Houses differ according to climate. 

 In the warmer states the breeders use small mov- 

 able hog houses large enough for a mother and her 

 family. (Fig. 28.) These houses are scattered 

 about over the farm. This is known as the colony 

 system. The great advantage of this system is 

 that the hogs are separated in small families and 

 if disease breaks out only a few are exposed. These 

 may be taken to a distant part of the farm and in 

 case of cholera the house may be burned with little 

 loss. 



The more convenient plan is the large central 

 hog house which saves much time in feeding and 

 care. Such a house has a place for sleeping, a 



