Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-10-30
Mich Cows in Fall and Winter

ter the birth of a calf, is altogether al
artificial process. Nature intending an
finals to yield milk only while it SHOULD
be necessary for the sustenance Of tht
young; but, by long training, artificial
habits have been induced, and the flow
of milk is prolonged for months, ant
even for years, after the natural period
has passed. Partly for this reason, the
secretion of the COW is more easily affect
ed by treatment of the animal. Any
| arrangements of health, insufficient food
or bodily discomfort, at once shows Its
effects in the decreased quantity and
quality of the milk. II should also be
borne in mind that the continued flow OF
milk beyond the natural period is no
small drain upon the vital functions OF
an animal, and this should be counter
balanced by extra stimulus in the form
of good nourishing food, and whatever
care is necessary to keep up the health
of the COW to the highest standard.
AT this season of the year a change Of
food is necessary. Long before the pas
lures are entirely despoiled Of verdure,
the grasses nipped by repeated frosts
lose much OF their nutriment. Though
cows may gather their fill, it is of poorer
quality, and the yield Of milk speedily
suffers. A daily allowance of bran,
shorts, or ground feed of rye and oats, or
two thirds oats with one third corn, will
supply the lack of nutriment, and show
itself, with good interest added, in the
milk pail This feed should be wet be-
fore using. We prefer il to feeding with
bay, for the reason that nourishment,
more than bulk, is needed; they can
pick up enough parity withered grass to
fill their stomacbs. This extra allow
lnce should not be delayed until the an
mal is suffering from insufficient food.
It is far easier to keep COW in good con
lilion, than to bring her up after falling
,ff.
Pumpkins are usually fed out first,
upon failure of the pastures. If it be
practicable to keep them uninjured until
alter in the season, it would be better.
They come in best when dry hay and
talks are the staple diet, and something
more succulent is crayed and needed. Ii
5 best to remove the seeds from pump
Tins they are an active diuretic, and
many believe that they divert to urine
uids which would form milk IA
Amy person who has been long con
ned TO a single article or two of food
ay to salt beef and potatoes, knows how
he appetite Graves a change. The
,reediness with which cows lay hold of
urnips, mangold wurtzels, or other roots
n winter, proves that they, too, relish
ariety, and in the case of healthy ami
nails appetite is a safe guide in selection s.
f food. Even if roots were lacking in
utriment, an occasional allowance Of
hem to cattle would be beneficial.
Observe strict regularity in the time of .
aeding. If meals are regularly served,
nimals will patiently wait the appointed n
me; otherwise they will be restless and tt
neasy while looking for supplies, and
avanous when fed.
The Importance of comfortable, well v
entilate1 shelter for mich cows is yet
realty underated, despite all that has
cen written and said. A large part of
lie food eaten is consumed in furnishing ),
armth to the animal. Thus, good shell =
r is equivalent to large percentage Of g
od, Besides the actual loss Of food
om the increased amount required un- [
sr exposure to cold, there is further
'ss in milk from the feeling of discom
'rt. The Secretions are always disturb
by influences that cause pain, Oh IN "
.siness, and every SILVER of half frog p rV
D cow will make itself visible in the NJ
ilk pail. pl
In their anxiety to secure warmth, B
any have overlooked the importance Of u
lre air. Close crowded stables, reek-
g with odors from accumulating man
re, produce feyerish restiessness in the {
'ws, and the flow of milk suffers. At Sc
Est, confinement during the long winter re
ouths is irksome to animals, and kind "
IS to brutes, as we'll as profit, demands pa
at every thing practicable should be
me TO secure their comfort. m m
This is q good season Of the year for ma
rmers TO prepare their stables for the =
ming winter.
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