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the farm? Describe the pig’s foot. How many toes? How many 
used in walking ? Can the pig swim ? What noises made by the pig ? 
Name and describe the principal breeds of pigs. History of hogs (see 
Davenport’s Domesticated Animals and Plants ). 
The Colt .—How old before it can run? What is the weight of a 
colt one week old? What care should a young colt receive? How 
teach him to lead? Importance of right training. Food of colt other 
than mother’s milk. When are colts weaned ? What kind of pasture 
is good for a young colt ? 
The Dog. —Origin. Why equipped with stronger legs than the cat ? 
How do the claws of a dog differ from those of a cat? Describe a 
dog’s feet. How many toes? Describe the dog’s body. With what 
is it covered? What is the shape and color of a dog’s eyes? Can the 
dog see in the dark ? What about his ability to see and hear ? What 
one of the five senses is most highly develepod? Describe his teeth. 
For what different purposes are they used? How does a dog express 
his emotions? What noises does a dog make? Why does a dog bay 
at the moon or howl when he hears music ? Name the different breeds 
of dogs. What leads to the development of these different breeds? 
What is the best dog for the farm? 
The Mouse. —What good things can be said of the mouse? Where 
does the mouse live? What kind of a home does it have? AVhat is 
its food ? AVhat damage does it do ? How does the field mouse differ 
from the house mouse? Identify and study the deer mouse and 
meadow mouse described on another page. AVhat enemies does the 
mouse have? AVhat is the most humane way of getting rid of mice? 
Fish. —Importance of fishing industry. If possible have a small 
fish in a large bowl of water in the schoolroom. From observation 
here or of fish in the stream have children try to determine how a 
fish moves through the water; fins used most; number of fins; how it 
