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weight during the first two months. This, however, is 

 not due to the fact that he is not an economical producer. 

 It is a well Itnown fact that pigs in general, as they get 

 older, make smaller gains per 100 pounds live weight. 

 During the third month's growth, as represented, the live 

 weight of the pig rises a little more rapidly. During the 

 fourth month it continues to rise more rapidly, and during 

 the fifth, sixth and seventh months it will be seen that the 

 pig gains 50 pounds each month. Following the seventh 



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CUT 3. COMPARISON OF AGES AND WEIGHTS OF HOGS. 



month it takes two months, or 60 days, to add 50 pounds, 

 and the next 50 pounds is put on in three months' time, 

 from 10 to 13. As maturity is approached it takes the 

 pig six months' time to put on the last 50 pounds in live 

 weight. 



Total Feed Eaten and Cost Per Pound Gain. The sec- 

 ond section of this cut shows the total amount of feed 

 eaten by pigs of various ages, as shown by the figures rep- 

 resenting months at the top of the cut. It will be seen 



