Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-11-27
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CATTLE.


there is much similarity IN the wants
OF both cattle unl horses. They
need TO be equal. Well sheltered and
provided for in respect to rains, colds,
and all the iuclemelfcies ofthe wealth
er at this period Of the year, and
each class will warrant generous
outlay at the hands of It's owners
Va the score Of economy, if prompt
ed by no higher motive, cattle should
be sheltered. The whole subject
reduces itself to the question of
"Boards VS.. Beef" Good warm
quarters will be found equal to a.
bout one fourth of the food required
to Sustain the animal economy, while
the fatty matter will not be wasted
in the attempt--vain ne-of giving
Sufficient caloric to keep up sys-
tenn exposed to all the rigors Of our
Northern climate.
Stock to pass through the winter
well should come to the Stable in good
condition. This principle, we think,
is incontrovertible. 1t will be found
uphill work. to rally wasting ener-
gies, or even to keep in condition,
duriag winter months, animals that
may claim paternity to the lean kline
Of Pharaoh. Cattle of this variety
may answer very well for those de-
string to learn something of anato-
my, but to endure the vicissitudes of
our cold, raw weather, give them Il
covering of fat, and see that it is
pat on properly. There is nothing
equal to it for the comfort and ease
of tie animal.
Another general principle in the
winter care of stock, is, good con-
dition of 0esh ought to be sustained.
The system should not be allowed
to deterlorate during the months Of
stabling. The juices must be kept
up and when grass returns, there
should be no "spring poor among
your cattle. If there is, long time
is wasted in the operation ofrecruit-
ing; and in addition, the expense of
keeping is much increased.
Cattle should be fed regularly
The question twice or thrice day"
is Of less Importance than the one
have they had all the food desir-
allie and is it Of such variety and
quality as will best meet the ends re.
quired? Every farmer who has
done his duty, now has in growth, y
sufficient supply of roots, to meet
one desideratum-the changes il
food shat are calculated to give a
tone to the stomach and digestive
organs. Many farmers feed lightly
twice day under cover, and ALLOW
the animals to roam at will among
the stacks TO obtain the demands O
nature, which to say the least i
wasteful policy. Good barns ant
sheds could soon be constructed witt
the value of hay destroyed, and, il
addition, where this course is pursu
ed, the strong animals triumph owe
the weak. One portion of the stool
will come out in the spring as thoug
we'll cared for-the other mere skel
etons. On this account there Shout
be plenty OF rack room, ana II is az
visable to fasten The master portio
of the herd. Furthermore, ever,
portion Of the food should be give
out by the hands OF the ow ner, an
should be either cut or ground.
Keeping the stables clean is mat
ter that should not be overlooked
The droppings Should be remove
daily-and if manure is the object
let the litter 90 with it. After tn
manure has been taken of, give th
floors sprinkling of plaster or pull
verised charcoal either of whic
will absorb all unpleasant smell an
serve to keep the stable clean ant
sweet, and will also tend to incFeas
the value of the manure heap.