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way will reach. The ends are covered, with the 

 exception of a door, which may be left open. 

 The cracks should be battened and a small open- 

 ing for ventilation left near the peak of roof on 

 the side opposite the door. This is a good house 



Plate LV. The "A" Hog House. 



By Permission Colo. Agrl. College. 



for brood sows, as the slanting roof will give 

 room for young pigs and prevent the mother 

 from lying on and killing them. The house 

 may be moved to the alfalfa pasture in the spring 

 or summer and placed in the barnyard in winter. 

 To build this pig house requires one hundred 



