Hog Ringer with Hog Rings

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Artifact Overview

Pigs and hogs love to root in the dirt for food. This rooting instinct destroys plants and damages the ground. Farmers sometimes secure rings into the animal's snout, deterring the rooting behavior by making it painful to continue.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Animal nose ringer

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

81.59.98

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Copper (Metal)
Paint (Coating)

Color

Yellow (Color)
Red
Black (Color)
Copper (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.75 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 5 in