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breeding will be so much delayed that a 

 litter may be lost. 



In some instances small pig-keepers make 

 a larger profit by killing pigs at home and 

 retailing the joints, for which they have 

 obtained orders. Where this plan is adopted 

 the litter should be fed until they reach the 

 porker size, one being killed at a time as 

 orders are obtained; this form of dealing pays 

 a larger profit than sales in the ordinary way. 

 There are some persons who are glad to 

 purchase sides or hams for curing, and these 

 may be a little larger, but there is usually 

 an objection to meat which is too fat. An 

 examination of the choicest cuts at a good 

 provision dealer's shop will help the feeder 

 to realise exactly what the buyer wants and 

 to feed accordingly. Where pigs are sold to 

 bacon curers it is imperative to send the best, 

 as if there is too much fat, or if the fat is 

 the produce of maize feeding, it is usual to 

 pay a lower price. 



With regard to food, a great deal may be 

 said, but while we refer the reader to works 

 upon the subject, in which he will find a fund 

 of information, we give a short outline of 

 the best practice in feeding. Many pigs are 

 fed upon butcher's offal; this should be 



