252 FEEDING FARM ANIMALS 



The most intensive fattening is secured when 

 easily digestible material is given. Corn is the uni- 

 versal food and enters most largely into the grain 

 combination. All other grain feeds are to be used 

 as supplements and as balancing foods to corn. 

 During the beginning period of fattening, when 

 clover, alfalfa or other pasture is available, corn is 



GETTING THEIR RATIONS IN A PORTABLE PEN 



The portable pen makes it possible to finish heavy hogs on clean feeding 

 grounds. It is for outside feeding and should take the place of the sta- 

 tionary, filthy feeding lot. 



the only grain necessary. Fattening hogs can be 

 kept on such pastures almost up to the finish. 



Hogs Very Heavy with Fat should not be re- 

 quired to roam about for food. Hence, during the 

 final stage of fattening, the smaller the pasture or 

 feed lot the less the loss because of this needless 

 expenditure of energy. A great many of the most 

 successful feeders take the fattening hogs from pas- 



