Hog Wallow

Hogs have very few sweat glands, thus they need an abundance of water and shade to keep cool in hot weather. With access to a clean concrete wallow, hogs gain faster and require less feed per 100 lb. of gain than where a wallow is not available.

Size of wallow to build is readily determined from the table. The wallow should be located adjacent to the feed lot and for best results good shade should be provided nearby. Suggested construction of the wallow is shown below. Provision for clean-out should be made in some way as shown so that the wallow can be kept in a sanitary condition. A small piece of paving around the wallow helps in maintaining a clean condition and prevents undermining of the structure.