Show urges liberal feeding for the sows bows with pi pigs gs producing milk for hungry pigs Is the hardest work the brood sow does its as shown by her loss in weight of from 25 to 40 pounds says E F ferrin swine husbandman university of AlIn minnesota Desota farm feeds for milk production need to be high in protein and minerals because of the large amounts of these nutrients in milk but corn also Is important for its high energy value corn Is ustia usually lly the cheapest grain and should be fed liberally if care Is used to supply other feeds furnishing protein and minerals pasture Is one of the best stimulants tor for milk production before the grazing season begins green leafy alfalfa hay bay Is a good substitute has always been a fa favorite fai for the sow and growing pigs especially when combined bained with shorts or as slop flop buttermilk has the same feeding value as skim milk but day to day changes in the acidity of the buttermilk ft ill scour the pigs especially in damp rainy weather and are needed unless considerable milk Is fed self feeding the sow and pigs Is both logical and economical self feeding can be begun when the pigs are about three weeks old it if they are in lots or on pasture where they get exercise shelled corn and wheat are the common feeds plus or a protein mixture |