The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-01
VOLUME XIV. NO. s.

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the clover and will leave the soil in 3
splendid condition for succeeding
crops. Special emphasis should be-
placed on these crops as they not only
liberate much plant food nut they af-
ford an excellent opportunity for weed
killing. Flax succeeds corn we'll, if
the soil has been rich for the corn
crop. Oats and barley naturally come
last in the rotation. These crops are
again seeded to clover and timothy
By feeding the rough foods to farm
animals and returning the manure to-
the soil the rotation given above will
not only maintain soil fertility but will
actually increase it. This is due to
the fact that clover has power to add
large quantities Of fertility to the soil.
Until soil is brought into high
state of fertility it is often advisable
to SOW two or three quarts of clover seed
per acre with every CROP The cost of
the seed is small compared with the
great value OF this crop to the soil.
CARE OF THE BROOD SOW. -
Mr.. Everett said in part, that he did
not advocate any particular breed of
swine, as all breeds are good and have =
their places. He said, choose the breed
you are satisfied will yield you the
greatest amount of pork for the food
consumed. Matured brood sows are
always to be preferred, as they possess
certain qualities that must not be ig-
nored. The brood SOW should be
uniform breeder as to the number in
the litter and the size Of the pigs. She
should be good mother and a good
mixer. When you see the SOW pos
sessing these qualities, keep her upon
the farm as long as these are retained.
Remember that she is to grow and
bring forth the litter Of pigs that are
largely composed of lean meat, bone,
hair, hoof. blood, etc.. and that she
must be fed so as to produce this growth
and the necessary milk for them. =.
Mr.. Everett advocates the feeding of
a thick slop made of wheat shorts and
water. Skim milk is better if you have
it. Feed warm and about all they will
eat up clean. While oats spread thin
upon clean floor will give good re-
suits. The sows will occupy consider
able time in picking them up. thereby
getting exercise, which is very neces-
s;hy, besides thoroughly chewing their
food. A liberal feed of corn once
| day is sufficient. Roots are also very
good. Their sleeping quarters should
be dry and warm and free from
draughts. Change the bedding at
!lesst,s twice NV ee1S.sssIf possible have
the pigs born during the month OF
May, when the season is warm. Feed
the SOW but very little the first three
days after narrowing. He said if fed
as he described through the winter,
she will have more milk than the litter
can take for the first few days. Over
feeding at this time may cause intiama
ton and congestion OF the udder: all of
which may result in serious trouble to
both SOW and pigs. Get the pigs to
! drinking sweet skim milk as soon as
possible, as there is no better feed for
them and none that they like better.
After little while wheat shorts can
be added to the milk to good advan,
tage. Feed literally of soaked corn if
you have it. Soaked barley and soaked
rye are also good after narrowing time.
Ground oats should not be fed to young
pigs unless sifted. as the oat-hull is too
much for their little stomachs to di-
gest. Glover pasture is the best of all
for hogs and blue grass comes next.
They should have one or the other for
the best results. Provide shade, pure
water, charcoal and wood ashes, warm,
dry and clean quarters. Market at
about POO pounds weight. 1t costs too
much to make heavy hogs. Have
faith in the business, attend to all the
details and you will succeed.