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body temperature. This may be given from a bottle and nipple. 

 Great care should be taken not to feed the little fellows too much 

 at a time, but they should be fed often, every two hours for a 

 while, then every three hours, then every four hours, and later 

 they should be fed four times daily. This involves much work, 

 but is essential if the pigs are to be raised, as hand-fed pigs often 

 die from overfeeding following a long period during which they 

 received no food whatever. 



Pig ills. — The young pig is very subject to digestive dis- 

 orders, the result of overfeeding, underfeeding, or otherwise 



Fig. 171. — Ghoup of English Small Yohkshike or Small Whites. 



The Small Yorkshire, or Small White, was developed in England. This breed is 

 noted for its fattening qualities, not particularly early maturing. The breed- 

 ing qualities are only fair, the sows medium in fecundity. In size the breed 

 is classed as small. The color is white, ears erect, and face greatly dished. 



improperly feeding its dam. The brood sow should be fed in 

 such a way as to encourage a good flow of only medium rich 

 milk. If her food is too rich, consisting of skim-milk, linseed-oil 

 meal, corn, and the like, the pigs are likely to be attacked with 

 thumps, diarrhea, or constipation. On the other hand, if the 

 sow is underfed, the pigs are likely to suffer. A better plan is to 

 feed the brood sow regularly on a ration consisting of moderately 

 rich food, such as mashes made from ground oats, shorts, and bran. 



