The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1866-02-22

Of success. They are as necessary 70
most tillers Of the land on a largo ncale
rs is the soil itself. Their good con-
dition for labor is just 80 much capt.
tal. Tho abomiDable farming which
still In many parts ofthe country re-
CARDS 'spring poor" stock no disgrace
TO their owner, and looks upon the con-
dition Of lsanness, which many oxen
and steers present in the spring, rs
perfectly natural cannot como under
too strong reprobation. It is not oaly
ierucl in the extreme, but damaging tp
the farmers own interests to the last
degree. Poor stock give ont soon In
plowing and heavy work. -Four oxen
will hardly do the work that two should.
Pluck and endurance may be accurately
measured by condition. age
BEEF STocx kept stalled, win gain
very rapidly rs the weather moderates.
The meal or oil cake fed should, ifsny
thing, be increased. ky
Cows which "come in" in the spring
should have good hay or cut feed
Stalks or straw with bran upon, it,
and if possible some roots daily. They
at least reed warm sheds and sunny
yards. Good stabling at night and in
cold weather, and warm sheltered
yards on pleasant days, viii make not
only cows paradise, but reward tho
farmer with fine calves, and q better
flow of milk. 1t ii important that sick
or accidentally disabled animals. be
confined away frem the herd, as soon
as the injury or sickness. is discovered.
When cows are near their time, an ac-
cident 10 one causing "slinking" will
be very likely to cause the same dis
aster to several. Every stock yard
should have one hospital, and many an
animal may be preserved from severe
sickness by taking il from the herd
and changing its diet, blanketing, cur
rying, ETC., for a few days. Never
'doctor" animals by guesswork. In
the anxiety to do something, many are
just as apt to do the wrong thing as
the right. Consult your family ply
sician in severe cases; if he is human,
man he will think itno unwarrantable
liberty; or watch the symptoms careful.
ly and consult the druggist.
HoRsEs.-It Is quite common for
large horses to have swollen legs in
winter. especially i they are not kept
in regular use: Tho same horses in
summer, especially If more or less in
The pasture, are nottroubled in this
way. These enlarged legs indicate . Q
weakly constitution. In system per-
fectly vigorous, these seeretions would
work of and leave the limbs clean and
smooth. The proper treatmentin win
ter is to keep the horse in fair eondi-
ton, not fat, and allow him to stand o
part of each day ina roomy box (or
large stable) where he can walk about
a little. Then be should have regular
outdoor exercise, not less than an
hour daily. The legs should be rub
bed dry and clean after each exposure
to mud and snow. Indeed the more
"elbow-grease" expended in rubbing
the legs, the better. -gl,.s.
Brood MARES that are kept tied in
stalls, should have on opportunity to
exercise every day, either in the yard,
or by moderate driving. A liberal
supply of water is also essential, as we
have known mares to "slink" when
they did not get drink for day or two.
Work horses not required to labor,
should be driven moderately at least
once day several miles. Teams that
are worked hard all winter, endure the
severe fatigue of plowiDg, narrowing,
etc., much better than if worked but
little during the cold weather.
WATER For STocK.-When water
must be pumped for all kinds Of stock,
in very cold weather, the weaker ones
fail to get q suitable supply,
as tho surface freezes over, or the mas
ter animals drink the limited quantity
that boys and lazy men will draw for
the entire herd. Fifr r-f.i'-si ~
SHEEr.-Every animal, whether old
or young. that does not get it's proper
allowance Of feed, or that requires a
little extra care, should be separated
from the flock, and provided with COM
Portable quarters and better feed than
strong and healthy sheep receive. A
few old ewes and the weakest lambs
may occupy small apartment togeth-
er. Mutton sheep, as well as those to
be kept over, should have a few roots
daily, TO prevent the stretches. Ewes
that are near yeaning should be cor
fined in spacious, but warm apart
mcnt, so that the lambs may not be
chilled and lost by exposure to cold
and pine boughs are excellent
for al! kinds of sheep, and ale substi-
tute for roots.
SwINE.-Breeding ROWS require care
this month. Do not feed them much
meal. They require bulky and light
feed. Skinned milk with bran, or
oatmeal and boiled potatoes are the
best feed. The best feed for young
hogs designed for heavy pork next au-
tumn, is equal quantities of oats & peas,
ground and mingled with milk and slop
from the kitchen. Let all swine have
warm and clean apartments, we'll sup
Piled with dry straw. Swine will eat
. small quantity of light clover hay,
and if it be cut two inches long, all
Tho better. Occasional feeds of raw
roots of any kind will be good for
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