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Berkshire. Berkshires resemble the Poland-China 

 breed in color and markings, being black with white mark- 

 ings. They may be distinguished by their erect ears. They 

 have a compact frame, are good feeders, and make a quicker 

 growth than most other breeds. The Berkshire has long 

 been a favorite breed, especially throughout the Middle 

 West. 



3. The Care of Hogs 



Pigs are not so cleanly in their habits as some other 

 farm animals. This seems to make many farmers think that 

 it does not matter how they are kept. Nothing could be a 

 greater mistake. Hogs thrive only under hygienic condi- 

 tions of feeding and housing. Millions of dollars are thrown 

 away every year by failure to give hogs the care they re- 

 quire. 



Need of good housing. Hogs are the most poorly 

 housed of any farm animal. Any kind of place is thought 

 good enough for them on many farms. Yet hogs are far 

 more sensitive to cold than horses or cattle, which have 

 thick coats to protect them, while the hog has almost none. 

 Hogs lie down more than most animals, and need a better 

 bed. They live close to the ground, and easily breathe in 

 dust and impurities. They need sunshine more than do 

 horses and cattle, yet little is provided for them. 



Hogs take cold very easily. Little pigs, especially, need 

 to be kept warm, dry and away from drafts, if they are not 

 to have their growth checked, or even lose their lives by 

 catching cold. Neglect of these simple rules indicates shift- 

 less farming, and causes great loss. 



Hog-houses. Every farm that makes a business of 

 raising pigs will find a well-built hog-house a paying invest- 

 ment. The most economical and convenient hog-house has 

 a row of pens along each side of a central alley which, in 



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