. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. SWINE SWINE 651 gradually increased until by the end of ten days the sow is receiving all of this slop she will con- sume. This should be continued for at least two months. Other grain rations that can be substituted for the one given above are : In southern states.—Corn 3, cowpeas 2 parts. Corn 2, cowpeas 1 part, mixed with skimmed milk. Corn 3, soybeans 1 part. Corn 5, tankage 1 part. In far western states.—Barley 1, oats 1, shorts 1 part. Barley 1, shorts 1 part. In far northern states and Canada.—Barley 2, peas 1, shorts 1 pa
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. SWINE SWINE 651 gradually increased until by the end of ten days the sow is receiving all of this slop she will con- sume. This should be continued for at least two months. Other grain rations that can be substituted for the one given above are : In southern states.—Corn 3, cowpeas 2 parts. Corn 2, cowpeas 1 part, mixed with skimmed milk. Corn 3, soybeans 1 part. Corn 5, tankage 1 part. In far western states.—Barley 1, oats 1, shorts 1 part. Barley 1, shorts 1 part. In far northern states and Canada.—Barley 2, peas 1, shorts 1 part. Barley 3, peas 1 part. Bar- ley 1, oats 1, shorts 1 part. All of the above rations are improved by mix- ing with skimmed milk. The grain should be ground for sows suckling young pigs. Numerous other grain rations could be suggested, but those given are thoroughly satisfactory, usually as cheap as any, and apply to practically all parts of the United States and Canada. No matter which of the above rations is chosen, the sow should be allowed all she will eat, and should also be put on good pasture as soon as possible. The pigs should be given a little of the feed in a small trough of their own, by the time they are three weeks old. They will soon learn to eat, and may then be allowed all they will con- sume. Any of the grain mixtures recommended for the sows nursing pigs will do for the young pigs, for in feeding the sow we are merely feeding the pigs through the dam. The pigs must also be kept dry for a week or two, and allowed plenty of exercise. This, with abundant feed, is all they need. As soon as sows and pigs are on good pasture, much less grain feed will be required, but the practice of allowing them all they will eat should be followed until they are at least three months old, for the gains made when the pigs are young are very much cheaper than any made thereafter. After the pigs are of this age, if feeds are high priced, they should be. Fig. 656, Overlay of
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