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ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE 
while they are young. Starting the youngsters to eat 
while they are with the mother makes weaning a small 
matter. With an abundance of milk and pasture, they 
will wean themselves when they are about nine or ten 
weeks of age. 
Feeding for Growth.—Following the weaning period, 
the great object in growing hogs for market is to de¬ 
velop a frame. Pasture and drinking water should al¬ 
ways be present in abundance. Grain is also fed with 
Fig. 80— A Chester White boar. Boulton’s Challenger. 
a self-feeder, so that each animal may have all that he 
wants. Ground oats, barley, corn, or rye may be used. 
Pigs do not eat too much grain if allowed to make 
their own choice. If plenty of skim milk is available, 
it will hasten the growth of the porkers. Tankage may 
be fed in small amounts if there is no milk. These 
feeds are known as proteins and are essential for the 
growth of bone and muscle. 
Hogging Down.— Finishing for the market means the 
fattening period usually during the last month before 
