Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-04-26
SPEED TEE PLOUGH.
ON STALL FEEDING CATTLE.


In The management Of our cattle, as in the
management Of our crops, much IL lost Tor
want OF system and regularity. The stall
feeding oi neat cattle Tor the butcher il an.
nually increasing, and promises Ia increase
in interest rs we progress in the culture OF
! roots. There is probably difference ofone-
third 10 one half, in the profits Of the bust
ness, whether il is well or badly managed.
Under this view of its importance, we extract
from the Farmers Series, the following CONF
pendulum OF the management recommended
in that work, although it he not precisely the
season 10 apply the instructions rs hich il con-
vey.:
1.-The first point is the comfort of accom-
mediation Tor in whatever way they may he
placed-whelher under sheds or in close or
houses, they should have the security of
perfect shelter from the weather, with a GER
tain degree OF warmth; that lie 10 suy-il in
open hammeis, the sheds should he broad the
roof low, and The floor we'll covered with an
abundance of dry litter. We are, however,
decidedly of opinion, that close walls will
further the object more promptly +; though
we do not coincide IN the idea That il " i'll be
promoted by too much heat; and we should
therefore recommend moderate degree Of
healthful ventilation. In these stalls litter
is, indeed, very frequently dispensed with !;
or else sand, or any rubbish, is substituted
for straw but there can be no doubt that the
animals enjoy the comfort ola dry bed q,
we'll as their master, and the more they seek
repose in il the better.
1.-THE next, is strict regularity 10 the adj :.
ministraiion of food-boih as regards the
quantity, and the time Of .upplyingit it. The
periods may ne regulated as the feeder thinks
proper; but, whenever adopted. should never
be afterwards altered. The OK is quiet an
imnl, and those which are fed in the house
soon acquire precise know ledge of The exact
hour at which 1t is usually given if that be
| tTanssressed, or the customary quantity be
not furnished, they become restless, but il
the time and quantity he strictly adhered, to.
they remain tranquil until the next period
arrives. II no disturbance takes place, they
indeed, then generally lie down 10 ruminste,
/ and nothing will he found more 10 forward
the process Of faitening than this per feet quie-
! tude /; wherefore, should not only the stalls
| he well bedded, but light should be very
much excluded, the doors SHOULD be closed,
all outward annoyance as far as possible pre-
vented-and, in short, every means should
be introduced 20 promote complete case, and
coniehtment.
"Scme persons serve il Out as often as FIVE
times day hut the most prudent, aud we
think the better practice, is to give it as soon
as possible after day light. a, noon, and some
time before sunset; which enables the ami 3.
msIs TO fill their bellies; and to have time
sufficient for that quiet digestion " hich is in>
terrupted by too frequent feeding. In stat
ing that the quantity should be moderate.
We Inv atl Gad aty tff bo Ill
ing the animal to have so much as will oisy
him; he ought always 10 have as much as he
can fairly eat with relish, but the moment
he begins TO toss il about, it will he then ev-
idept that the keenness of his appetite is SAT.
isfied, aud il should he instantly removed.
"The last is though cleanliness. The OK
house should he opened before day light, and
well cleaned, both by pail and broom, from
every impuriiy .-Aher the animals have
been satisfied with food, whatever NAV re-.
main should be Immediately rcmoy ed; and The
cribs and managers, should he carefully swep,
out, ard washed, If necessary; water should
| then be given without limitation Il II their
hides be then wisped, it visihly occasions a
very plessurable sensation; as they BEGIN
TO fslen, the ancient coat falls off, and il this
be accelerated by the curry comb, The bet,
ter appearance Of the beast will we'll repay
the trouble. - Cul.irator.
according to an experiment stated by
Sir John Sinclair, an old man was appointed
10 discover how often some cattle, Consuming
chaf and straw on iarm, went TO the waters
iDg-irough in short winters day, and that
he might not be confused in the execution of
his orders, one particular bullock was point
ed out Tor his report ACCORDING IN vhicb he
drank eight times IN the course ofthe day, and
The man was convinced that The rest Of the
cattle drank as often IS the one fixed on. Now
twice day is the most in which they gener
ally get water, and they ore mol able, ut one
or two opportunities, TO drink sufficient
quantity. Hush. Of Scotland, p. 100
SMUT IN WHEAT.