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inch boards; the inner clamp boards project an inch 

 beyond the outer ones, thus breaking the joints and pre- 

 A-enting any draught when the openings are closed. The 

 two ridge boards are also hinged so that they can be 

 opened during hot weather. These openings permit a free 

 circulation of air, which not only lowers the tempera- 

 ture, but greatly relieves the oppression of the pigs seek- 



A MORE ELABORATE MICHIGAN EXPERIMENT STATION 

 INDIVIDUAL HOG HOUSE 



ing shelter. The hinged ridge boards close down tight- 

 ly, giving warm quarters during the coldest weather. The 

 cots proper are supported on skids, to which they are not 

 attached, being held in place by the blocking of the ties 

 across both ends. A two-inch bottom is used or not, a? 

 desired; this flooring is cut in lengths to fit crosswise 

 and rest on the skids, which are wider than the sills. This 

 cot is not desirable for the farrowing sow without the 

 addition of a railing around the perpendicular walls a 

 few inches from the floor to prevent overlaying her pigs. 



