Milford chronicle., 1911-04-21

FIG. xxvL-eOoD TYPE OF BERHsH1RE
STUFF. The mistake in feeding corn
comes in feeding it exclusively. Some
foodstu1f rich in protein should be
fed with it. as this element is needed
in considerable quantities in the pro-
duction Of young.
Feeding the Brood Sow.
Some succulent and loosening feed
should also be given to keep the bowels
in order when the sOws are not on
grass There is no feed that will take
the place Of grass for brood sows but
it is OF course impossible to obtain
this in winter. A little silage may be
| fed. although it should not be given
in large amounts. Pumpkins. squashes
and roots of all kirds are excellent. 1t
is good plan to have cellar under
part Of the hog house in which such
feed can be stored. II the true value
OF this vegetable adjunct were under.
stood properly it would be seen at once
how important it is to provide way
TO keep store Of these aids to diges- /
tion for winter use
Hogs have small stomachs and are |
more adapted to grain than to rough. 1
age. yet the mistake Of giving the feed
in too concentrated a form should not
be made. a little bran will dilute the
heavier feeds. Cut clover or alfalfa
hay may be used for the same pur-
pose.
A hayrack built at one side of
the pen ANA kept flied with good
clover hay is q g0rd thing. Tie sows
viii eat large amounts OF il and relish
IT, The feed OF brood sows sh1ull
be- given dry or slightly maisteued
never in the form OF Stop. figs frnm
slop fed sows are overlargp. are born
with difficulty aud are weas and aabby.
Where plenty of skimmi,k cam be had
II makes an excellent addition to the
ration. 1t is more espe tally "a feed for
Young pigs than for brood sows. how
'vcr The following are few rations
'or brood sows that have given good
success:
Corn. one-third; oats one third: bran.
.ne-lhird
Corn, nine-tenths: tanlagr. tenth
Corn. one-half; clover or alfalfa. one |
lalf /
If the clover or alfalfa is cut before /
eedng and soaked from one feed to /
be- next it can be mixed with the grain Ii
art of the ratisn ana all given to- |!
ether. These feeds should be given IL
{ the rate of One-half To threp-quar- ls
'rS of a pound per hundred pounds of is
We weight. according To the condition is
the sOws. II some of the sows tend is
} get too fat, while the others are only ls
good condition. it will pay to put
lem in pen where they can be fed
'parately. Pumpkins aud roots make g.,
valuable addition to any Of these ra- 80
)ns. As farrowing time approaches a ,Ii
tie oilmeal. about five pounds to 100 -.
'unds Of the other feed may be add =,
70 the ration to advantage ~
Plenty Of fresh water is essential for "a
e brood sows and the other hogs as
ELI at all seasons Of the year. If the nn ~.
rm is equipped with a water system. ~, H''
that water can be plped directly to -.
p hog house. it will be a great con
nience. In the summer barrels or
AL tanks with automatic waterers ~
ached furnish a constant supply OF "
an water ~
Care at FarrOwins Time tbe
/. few days before the sow is due to en-,
row she should be given n pen by hoe
self, so thai she may become ac- 70
toned to it and feel at home when ~
rowing time comes. Bed the pen ~
b good clean straw. but do not use noo
much Of II. as the pigs will be air.
re likely to get tangled up and lain COR
II the SOW is inclined to be rest r
Tenders about eight inches high IN
md the pen help to prevent her he
n lying on the pigs. The feed fro,
nd be gradually reduced until the ner
day before farrowing. when tn, ~ =