. Southern pork production. e way ofground cultivation and preparation for the next crop. Sleeping quarters.—The same shelter that protects thehogs from the sun can be used as well for sleepingquarters in the field, but when so used it becomes muchmore serviceable if one or two sides are put up. Noflooring will be necessary in most cases, but if the soil is 156 SOUTHERN PORK PRODUCTION damp and muddy, a floor in a portion or under all of theroof may be advisable. It is only in the large stationaryhouses that one may need to consider the construction ofseparate sleeping and feeding quarters. Co
. Southern pork production. e way ofground cultivation and preparation for the next crop. Sleeping quarters.—The same shelter that protects thehogs from the sun can be used as well for sleepingquarters in the field, but when so used it becomes muchmore serviceable if one or two sides are put up. Noflooring will be necessary in most cases, but if the soil is 156 SOUTHERN PORK PRODUCTION damp and muddy, a floor in a portion or under all of theroof may be advisable. It is only in the large stationaryhouses that one may need to consider the construction ofseparate sleeping and feeding quarters. Comfortable andhealthy sleeping quarters are of sufficient importance towarrant some special attention. Farrowing pens.—Where breeding swine are kept itoften becomes advisable to have a few separate pens forthe exclusive use of the sows at the time they drop theirpigs and for a time thereafter. Such pens are calledfarrowing pens and are constructed in the usual manner,with the exception that a railing is placed around the. Cheap type small farrowing house and pen. Courtesy H. of Maryland. sides about eight or ten inches from the floor and allowedto extend out some six or eight inches, so that if the sowlies down against the side of the house any pigs thathappen to be in the way will be given a chance to escapeover-lying. A protective railing of this sort can be placedin almost any type of house, so that it can be readily con-verted into a farrowing pen without much cost or trouble. SWINE MANAGEMENT 157 Pens and inclosures.—It is a lack of pens and in-closures on many farms that hinders many from raisinghogs. What we want in the way of pens is somethingthat is satisfactory yet cheap. In lot construction thematerials to be used will depend on several factors andconditions. Board fences are sometimes advisable, but
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