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AGRICULTURE 



The amount of mixed feeds and shelled corn given small 

 pigs may be increased till they are ten weeks old, when they 

 should be weaned. When they are deprived of their moth- 

 er's milk, which up to weaning time supplies the basis of 

 their nourishment, it is very important that they be fed a 



A good type of feeding pen for small pigs. 



ration capable of producing the most rapid growth and 

 best health. 



Feeding pigs after weaning. At the time of weaning, 

 the feed should not be greatly changed, except to increase 

 the amount, until the pigs have become accustomed to the 

 loss of the mother's milk. If pasture is available, the quan- 



