The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-06-22
better Pens for Swine.

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action of those concerned. Practical
Farmer.
Better Pens for Swine.
One of the first requisites to a model
pig pen is that it be built securely and
substantially. Il must have a roof; if
this be of straw. it will serve well
enough. The sides of the pen also
may be built of the same material al
little expense, and without any sacrifice
of comfort A perfect shelter from the
severe cold of winter and the rains oil
fall and early spring, is one of the OBJ
jects sought to be attained, and if this
can be done with very slight cost, SC
much the better
A number OF pens should be included
in the same shelter, making room for
a sow with her litter and a pen of
young pigs. The number OF pens must,
of course, be decided by the cifcum;
stances OF the swine raiser.
Besides the matter of shelter, the
question of room should be taken into
consideration. AS a general thing,
the pens OF the average farmer are to
small Give the hogs plenty of exer-
else. Let them have big roomy pen
to sleep and eat in, and large yard in
which they can root. The pen should
have floor, and should be kept clean.
The idea that anything is good enough
for a hog and that they thrive best
when wallowing in filth, has gone Out
of date and been succeeded by modern
ideas.
We must not overlook ventilation in
our plans. Foul air is no more health
full for hogs than for any other ami.
mails. Plenty of fresh air should be
supplied both by means of openings in
front of the pens and the passage way
to the covered shed, and BY ventila.
ton shaft passing out of the top of the
straw barn. Such shaft may be con-
structed at trifling expense out Of
four boards, and is intended to be put
up like chimney before the straw Il
thrown around 10.
The foregoing suggestions are not
designed for the swine raiser who
makes speciality of this particular
stock, but for the average. every
day farmer" who tills the quarter sec
ton and only wants az corner in
pork. Practical Farmer.
Farm Notes.
On rainy days keep the fodder cutter
in use by cutting all the hay and fod-
der for stock.
All material for building should be
kept under cover. Boards absorb
moisture, and swell or shrink accord.
ing to circumstances.
Grade up all approaches to the barn
and outhouses IL you wish to avoid
slush. Open all bitches and afford
easy opportunity for the surface water
to flow off.
Chestnut rails make the best and
most lasting fence of wood, but wire is
cheaper and more easily made into a
fence. No animal will attempt to pass
u barbed-wire fence.
Thin spots in the pasture may be
seeded. Use plenty of seed, rake the
ground over, if it can be done, in order
to cover the seed, and do not turn
stock on until the grass has covered
the bare places.
Don't be afraid of burning up your
crop by using too much manure. 1t is
myth that never materializes. The
only way to ''burn up" crop is by
neglecting it. Plenty of manure and
the soil kept loose on the surface will
always give good results. Concentrate
your work on small space and aim te
leave the soil richer after the removal
of every crop.
The best way to keep down thistles
is to cut them off as fast as they appear
above ground. No plant can indure
such treatment, and the thistle is nc
exception. They will in time become
exhausted and die. The work must be
done at the proper time, however, and
must not be neglected, as single plant.
if allowed to grow, will cause extra
work. The thistle must never be
allowed to mature seed, and if the tops
are kept down the roots will be given
extra duty and fail to spread. Persis-
tent warfare, however, is necessary.
Househould Hints.
Trife-Soak sponge cake in wine;
pour over it boiled custard; pile
whipped cream on top and flavor with
vanilla.
Cranberry sauce-One quar- Of cram
berries, one pound of granulated sugar,
one-half pint of cold water Boil
fifteen minutes.
Never throw away cold potatoes, as
there are so many delicious ways in
which they may be warmed over and
made into new dishes.
A good rule for the use OF different
kinds of -four is to use pastry flour
wherever baking powder is used and
bread -four with yeast.
Much sickness in farmers families
in winter is due to keeping large guam
titles of potatoes and other vegetables
stored under sleeping-rooms.
Rock cream-One teacup of boiling
rice, whites of FIVE eggs, beaten stiff
and sweetened, three tablespoons of
sweet cream. Flavor to taste.
Lobster omelet-Chop some boiled
lobster into dice, heat it in stewpan
with little butter, white pepper and
a pinch OF salt. Spread teaspoonful
OF this on the omelet when ready to
turn.
Steamed oatmeal-Half pint of oat-
meal and one teaspoonful Of salt; put
in a two-quart basin and pour over 1t
one quart of boiling water; put in a
steamer and steam two hours. Do not
remove the cover during this time.
Cold sauce-The white of one egg,