The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1870-02-10
FARMERS COLUMN.
Notes and Suggestions for Febru-

much attention IN February As In Dece u ber
or January, although the days are little
longer, the weather is variable and the
cold is sometimes intense Horses aud
working oxen should be kept in good con-
dltIon so that they may be strorg for the
Spring work. Young animals should have
suitable shelter and provender that their
growth may not be checked in Winter
When exposed TO cold and not supplied
Eith sufficient provender the error cannot
be repaired by any amount OF good treat
. nleut at subsequent; period. The most
successful breeders u horses, cattle sheep,
and swine, keep the young stock Id good
CONDITION. not TOO fat, but always lmprov-
ing. Regularity in feeding AMI watering
and comfortable quarters, perfect cleauE
less, and sufficient ventilation are uece>s-
AIRY to ensure success III Wlntering animals
old and Dung.
CARE OF Stock IN FEBRUsRY-Febru-
airy Is one OF the most critical months in re-
spect TO stock the weather is changeable,
ard sudden transitions from mild weather,
to intense cold, frequently takes place.
Stock should be carefully attended this
month and not suffered 10 fall away. Work
ing horses and oxen should be kept In suit
able conditon-not too tat, but in good
heart for the Spring work When not Al
work they should have exercise. Regular
ty III feeding and watering is essential, also
comfortable shelter, and at the sauie time,
sufficient ventilation. Warmth is to a Ger
tam extent an equivalent for food, but it is
possible 10 lnjure the health Of animals BY
keeping them n close Ill ventilated stables,
byres. sheds or pens. The fumes from sta
Die manur- produce diseases in horses there
fore perfect cleanliness l. necessary.
Much cows shoulj'be kindly treated-fed
on good hay, and scalded corn meal etc.
Such as are in calf should nos get washy,
weak food or any thing tending to create
! 100 ,eness OF the bowels as this may cause
abortion or at least, have an uDfay9rable
effect on the calves. They should be set
dry two months before the time Of caving.
Some dalrymen mix to the last week, 10
the injury Ut cows and calves.
SWlNE.-Tbe pork packing season is
drawing to 'osc, and the supply has been
much better than many seers' Predicted
The pIice has filtuated consiiera bic, but
even at the lowest figure, has been renum-
cratlve 10 the farmer, There is much
room TOR improvement in the breeding and
management Of swine, and this branch OF
farming might be made as profitable BIZ
small outlay OF capital IN procuring the hl st
breeding animals, and erecting suitable pens
tOI their accommodation. IL Is estimated
that there are between fifty and Sky nil
hons Of swine In the United States An
Improvement to the amount ot one dollar n
cash would produce an Immence sum Bur
II Is well known thar by keeping none tut
the improved breeds taking suitable care Of
the animals from fist 10 last, 50 as TO have
them always Improving, and =, ing them
tat when .ulne or ten months oiI, .rarn two
TO three dollars per hog may be added to
The profit derived from feeding in the usuai
way, and keeping them until they are from
Is to 20 months old. Pigs Uttered IN Feb
ruary and taken proper care Of throughout
the Spring ana Summer will be ready for
tattcuing early in th3 Fan, and Will he fl
TOR slaughter botorc the rigors Of Winter
cummcuce.
PROCURE THE BEST SEEDS WI hen the
Slrlns WORK commences it may perhaps lie
announcement to devote much time 10 the
selection ut agricultural seeds, and, On this
account they should be procured when
held work cannot be attempted. Sometimes
seeds have to be procured from 4 consider
ao.c distance, and they should be ordered
several wee * OF perhaps months before lie
time o! sowing comes round y great adj
dluOn to the farmers profits might very
easily he made rs the selection Of choice
seeds Every farmer may improve the
seed OF Tia: c,rcd.s hy selecting the finest
head, at the time OF harvesting, Keeping
the grain Tor seed, and pgopagaiing from it
untl there i enough TO sow rs mauy acres
as II ~l.l occupy.
Corn On account Of the damp condi.
ton IA which corn was put into the cribs
last rail- It has become nouldy in some TO-
ca.irics. It's therefore necessary TO exam
me the corn cribs and bus aud to take out
damaged ears \ the dly day Should be
chosen tor this operation. Good seed viii
probably tie scarce ana dear al planting
tlmo. Choice seed shoul~ be procured now
Poultry manure and wood ashes miXeF,
makes Il good compost for corn. 10th these
manures should lie colcc ed rDm me TO
time, mixed ana kept IN sheds, casks, CT
large boxes until the proper time for ap
plying them. In the journal of ChemIs-
try, DR.. Nichols says he raised a splendid
crop of corn last year which produced lU5
bushels II shelleG corn per acre. tie at
tributes the success Of the crop to Fall
p.owlng, manure which held the LIQUID
eycement OF animals, through Spring pull
vCrIzauon OF the soil, applying the manure
to the surface and the application of bone
dust and ashes IN the hills.
CLEANING THE WO0D Lor.-The enor>
NOUS consumption Of wood tor fuel Is max
ing great luroads on the forest, and in
some places the few and far between speci-
mems OF the woodman generosity have
been cut down and pressed uto service.
Even IN tlmbered regions farmers are be-
ginning TO see that wood must be economic
cd, that the Old fashioned cutting and
sla>hlng must he discontinued, and that in
order to keep W regular supply Of rim>
Der for fuel or lumber, trees must be plants
ed In such localities as are strlpt Of them.
In wood lots that are properly managed,
Old trees aye cut down when needed. young
trees are spared for use at some future day;
>tumps, decaying Toys, brush and chips are
cleared away and the LOT turned into use
tai pasture for stock. Such fallen trees Is
are not decayed are cut Tito suitable lengths
tor fuel, ana the two fold Office, OF ecouo
MIXING wood and Increasing the extent Of
the pasture Will be carried into practice.
FARM ACCOUNTS. Few farmers ke, p reg
uar accounts of their receipts and expeud