The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-11-12
A0rifuitural.
Fail and Winter Care of stock.

Simply feeding and watering stock during
that season of the year that they are obliged
to be kept in yards and Ills, does not con-
s;ilue care and as general thing our far
mers neglect to perform these simple but
important duties which their farm stock
require at their hands. Good feed and clean
water are the two most prominent wants :;
but the good farmer will not provide these
alone he will have comfortable stable ::
he will furnish good bedding for the cold
nights of winter, and will besiow each dav a
faithful carding upon his stock, all OF which
Will amply repay him for The time and care
thus expended. The usefulness and value of
horses and working oxen will also be greatly
! influenced by the treatment and kind of care
which they have bestowed upon them by
their owners. Good care, we do not now
mean feeding. will prolong the life of animals,
| and it is in fact the Foundation Of lhe science
which we tenn vcterinary-for an animal
receiving kind care will as a matter of course
be healthy and in good condition, while stock
winch does not receive this, are in fair way
to be diseased, and no. in condition to be
thrifty. few words now upon this topic.
Coitle should receive the same treatment
now that they have in winter-that is, they
should be stabbed every night. Not only to
be protected from the inccmcncy of the fall
storms and damp nights, but that the urine
and manure may he secured from the weather
by means ola shed or cellar, and thus greatly
add to the quality and bulk of the manure
heap. Muck, loan, leaves. &c, may be used
for litter and as an absorbent. Cows. es.
pecialiy at this season. require kind care.
warm stable, wholesome and nutritious food
len nc ~ !, f.bp Il I, 4
for i'll more kindly manner than all this ::
but one fact should be r,membcrcd-.a large
extra amount Of feeding will not make up for
a cold stable
Sheep must be kept from wet as much as
possible. Cold rains i'll the fall months are
to- be avoided and they should never be
suffered. to be out in them.* They are Liable
10 take cold. which at this time they may be
long IN recovery from. Sheep also REQUIRE to
be separated and divided, keeping them in
places where the weaker ones may receive
extra Gaze, and whele better feed can be given
them. A little pains and precau, ion in this
respect, Will greatly promote their com fort,
and it may also save The lives Of many of the
flock.
Horses, perhaps, receive better attention
than other stock on the farm, and yet care is
otten wanting IN ms matter They are, it
is true, for the service of man. and are gwen
him to perform labor tins labor does not
njure them if it is cons istent and reasonable
1t is the after care which tells on their health
and soundness. To drive horse several
miles of winter evening, and then let him
remain IN the cold without protection from
the weather is inhuman treatment: and to
stable him after such drive, without good
rubbing and a warm bedding is also wrong. -
Let these things be thought Of. THE mer-
ciiul man is mclci(ul TO his beast "-Counny
Gentleman.
I'VE doubt whether in this latitude. or
South of ii, any advantage resulting from
housing is sufficient recompense for the
almost certain loss Of health arising from
confinement under shelter either temporarily
or habItually. An open shelter, to which
sheep may resort in storms or severe weather.
without confinement, is all that Is required
tor their pIotcctlon.-E Ed. Am. FWmer.