EESTEAINT OF THE HOG. 



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at bottom by a strong nail or iron pin. The hog thrusts its head 

 through opening (h) at which timp the lever is forced over (d) 

 against side of animal's neck and locked by pins through holes 

 (e) in top support. 



Figure 317 represents hog trap made in box or crate fash- 

 The frame is made of 2x4 inch lumber strongly .bolted 



ion. 



at corners. The front end has a door (A) made of two strong 

 thick oak boards with cross cleats on the. inside at top and bot- 



Fig. 317. Hog Trap. 



torn. This is held to the frame by two strong hinges, and when 

 in use is held tip by the strong iron clainp (F). The lever is 

 so arranged that the trap can be set for small or large hogs. The 

 crate is four feet two inches long, two feet four inches high, 

 and one foot six inches wide, inside m^sure. Place the trap 

 with rear end close to the hog pen with the lever thrown back. 

 When the hog enters he will thrust his head through the hole 

 and you can then pull the lever and hold him. With two 

 strong handles attached to the sides of the crate it makes an 

 excellent loading device. 



