Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-12-03

end tho yards and sheds are constructed, an
abundant supply of litter is provided, and every
thing tends to make the manure pile grow. In
less degree, the same is true Of other fat;ening
stock, the manure from which Is always the rich
est.
Horses.-1f possible, have the stable so ar
ranged as to be more easily kept clean than neg
lected. Young horses ought to be stabbed, and
A. carefully groomed as older ones The horses
future IS in a great measure decided by his hrs'
winter. Nothing will compensate for neglect.
Old horses, especially those which have been
hardworked, may have the range OF a piece OF
woodland or brush pasture until snow comes,
and will do well, if the grass and bushes have
not been guawed down too close by sheep and
other horses Horses do well, at least early in
the season, on corn stalks, and will often eat
them cleaner than cows If cut too short, they
will give the horses sore mouths.
Ca6baqes-If not marketable at remuner-
alive prices, make excellent milk producing fod-
der. Put them in the barn cellar or in trenches
for winter use All decsyed leaves must be
stripped off and given to the hogs, or the milk
will taste.
Roots-Before storing, expose them in small
heaps for several days, to "swCst " eff their
superintendent moisture. Top them without
cuttnzrha flesh and store them clean as posi-
bic.
.Naavrc-Be sure to lay in plenty Of muck,
swamp grass. leaves, and other litter, to work
into the manure during the winter. Spread or
turn the Aeags. to prevent heating, CT keep hogs
upon the manure Manure in cellars ferments
nearly as readily in winter as in summer; hence
it is necessary either to tread it, that air shall
have little access, or 10 work il over frequently,
tboth Of which operations are imperiectly done
by hors). or 10 mix it with large quantities %
soil or Of inert Vegetable matter. The last
alternative IS probably most desirable, the more
so as it does not interfere with the improvement
Of the mess by the other processes. Leaves from
the forest, gathered and stored dry. dry muck.
sWamu-hay, straw, 'c.,-cne or all are easily
pr0curabie on most farms, even a. late a. this.
and the value Of the manure made may he IN
creased in proportion to the enlarged bulk
Draining may be pushed as long as the grouni
is open, ana even later, provided there Is suih-
ciant force to open and cover the bitches the same
div, in which case the line Of the drains may be
kept from freezing by laying thick covering
Of any litter
The Water Supply for cattle IS a serious con-
siieration. Much manure Is lost by driving
cattle to water. Cisterns, if low. should be
cleaned cut ant pu: in order, to he filled with
pure water before snow comes. II the supply he
drawn lfutu rugs NA iDhAt4- "Nt'' - PIP
ldol 60 tie condition Of the fountain, and clean
II out after the leaves fall.
Fences. - Poor fences make bad neighbOrs
They tempt cattle to respass, especially when
the grain fields look green and inviting, and
they tempt folks 10 steal fre-wood, for which sin
the cuoless farmer is in part ansEerablc.
Butter may be made in winter as well as IN
June, but il viii not be quite 50 good. The mills
must be kept where it will not freeze, and where
it will not absorb smoky Or other hevors from
the kitchen.
F0,'s for market ought to be fat. It Is poor
policy 20 simply throw down little extra corn
fr p few weeks before the birds are to he killed,
and finally give them one big iced Of corn. and
then cut their heads of, pluck and ship them.
such fowls viii bring about half the price they
would have brought bad they been shut up and
teI the same weight of Indian meal, kept well
supplied with pure water, had the floor Of their
coop strewed with well-drei earth daily, and
c'elrcd out once a week, and finally tasted eight
or twelve hours before they were killed. Birds
thu, shat together must not quarrel; they should
Dee fs! on \ variety Of food three or four times
dav. the last feeding being Of hard grain. Feed
NJ musty or damaged wheat, though screenings,
sting Of shrunkeu and broken grains, with
foreign seeds. need not be avoided In packing
for market, kill with a small knife Pluck dry
while warm. Dip in hot water to plump them,
and pack suugly in tight boxes when cold
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