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September or October, rearing on the average from 

 seven to eight pigs each time. As this means a 

 heavv drain on the system of the sow, she will re- 

 quire to be fed accordingly. 



In winter, feed skim milk, bran, pulped roots 

 and chopped grain, morning and evening, and at 

 noon sugar beets or mangels only. Exercise is 

 necessar}% but she should not be turned out of doors 

 in ver\- cold weather. As a substitute for skim milk 



Winter Food 

 and Exercise. 



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120. PORTABLE PIG HOUSE. 



llll a barrel or milk can with hot water, stir in a little 

 middlings, oil-cake and chopped grain, and cover 

 over for a few hours. Pigs, both young and old, 

 should have in addition all the pure water they 

 wish to drink. 



In summer, young growing pigs should have the Suimner Food 

 run of a clover patch, but when finishing for market 

 keep them in the house where they will be com- 

 fortable and clean. 



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