The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1891-11-07
CHE FARM AND HOME.
CONCERNING THE BREED OF
SWINE TO RAISE.
4 Few Useful Points About the Various
Breeis-An Advocate OF Wood
en- Churns-Farm Notes and
Domestic Hints.
What Breed of Swine to Raise.

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This has been n problem with be-
rinners in swine husbandry. as well
as some older and more experienced
farmers, writes John NJ. Stonehraker
In the Practical Farmer who have
been unsuccessful in the business. To
hear one man extol special breed
Of his fancy, and so on until We have
the whole catalogue OF the different
breeds eulogized to the highest point
of perfection. one would indeed be in
a dilemma and each of these it may
be are acting in good faith, although
1t is often done with a selfish motive
and to accomplish personal ends, and
with the intention TO deceive and mis-
lead. Is it any wonder the inGuiry y
goes out-what breed OF swine shall |
raise? We look around us and see a
very successful breeder OF Poland Chi
mas, another OF Berkshires. Chester
Whites. Duroc Jerseys. and many 9TH
or distinctive breeds. which might
lead one to think that any of the
breeds are good enough. We should
cast our eyes little further and
count up or observe the failures
OF many breeders who try 10 raise
certain specific breeds. and inquire
into the causes OF their failures.
Failures in swine breeding is no ex-
ccption TO the general rule OF other
stockmen who breed other classes OF
stock. 1t Is not every horse breeder
that can make "a success in breeding
trotters or roadster. or draft horses
and other different breeds. 1t seems
zach man has a peculiarly or natural
gift who makes success OF his
breeding stud. and il Is undoubtedly
none the less true with swine breed
err. We must first find out our abil-
i'y 10 handle certain breeds and to
know il the climate, soil, and all
other requirements are congcnial to
tho breed we have undertaken 10
raise; II not our time and expense
are lost and disappointment will re-
suit You go into some OF the hilly
Eastern states and you find the Ches-
ter Whites predominate, and in other
sections the Berkshires prevail. and
the Poland Chinas have still wider
range and no doubt they are more
largely bred to-day than any other
distinct breed. and receive less criti-
cism; but the fact remains that they
do not fill the place in every domain
OF this wide world: they are not there
and are found wanting. But where
climate aud other influences are con-
genial they are profitable hog.
The Duroc Jerseys are becoming
popular. and their friends claim they
are the most productive and the best
suited TO wider range Of climatic in
fiuences. and will thrive under less
favorable circumstances than others;
but. Notwithstanding all these facts
the breeder, to be successful, must be
wide awake and love his calling suf-
hciently well to prosper. To keep
abreast OF the times it might be neces-
sary TO be schooled rs au expert in
the score card craze or hobby. and
again it might be well 10 guard agains,
all fanaticism. 1t is the well bal.
enced mind that is the most successful
in his profession. he it as breeder oI
stock or any other occupation. Wha,
breed OF swine to raise is a difficult
question to answer. The fancy of the
breeder together with the locality or
climate, all would go to help decide
the question.