Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-03

E.assr, making. as hinted above, is one o. me
mot important lstors OF the season. so' M
terial 20 uiingle with the dang Of cattle iNso
and small, we hare straw, swamp grass, "a icA'
forest leaves, dry earth, Ssvi9st, aud sSni'
LtaUes NAV be- gathered % long a. TIE snow
does not cover the ground. and Il VIII pay %
keep nInn and teams a. work hauling them. We
value ashes, and think chip manure chiefly
which il contains. Leaves OF forest trees con-
tain a very much larger percentage of ash than
Soes the wood or even TIE bark aud OF coarse
they are PROFESSIONALLY superior 20 saNdast, eN-
cept that they are not so easily handled, nor are
they quite as good as absorbents.
buildings, Barns, and especially stables
should be made snng and tight, go that SNOW
NAV easily be made warm by stufing tho sides
between the inner and outer boarding with
straw or litter.
Stables should not only be warm, bnt
tight. When old houses are torn down or re-
newed, the little old sashes are often cast aside
or sold. Hold on to them, or buy some for
stables, chicken houses, and such like uses.
There is no less economy than comfort IN light
stables, IN which, however.
Ventilation should never be neglected. IL Is
equally important IN the stable a. IN the bed
room; and in closing cracks and shutting up
sheds there is often danger that stables, es-
pecially those under the barn, De made so close
that the animals win suffer. Some will be found
ailing and on their feed from no obvious cause.
and probably the fact that the air is bad will
occur to no one. Chickens in too close houses
often drop, osphyxated, from their roOsts, and
revive when coming into the puTer air on the
door, but sometimes die.
Lice Stock Of all kinds need the eve OF the
master daily, to see that they are kept clean,
that the stalls and pens are cleaned out and
dry, that they have regular feed and water in
proper quantity.
Horses are better for not being blanketed, but
may have linen busters threwn over them to
keep dust ont of their coats. Colts and all
should be groomed daily; and they ought 70
have some grain daily, even though they are do
ing no work. When horses come from work or
sharp driving, rub them down with straw, and
according TO the labor they have had, spend to
10 minutes in hard rubbing, warming up and
drying the coats. Then cover with large wool
len blankets for an hour. Keep the shoes
caulked all the time, and have them well
sharpened up If an icy time occurs.
Cors.-It is almost criminal to dry COW off
because one is too lazy TO milk. Milk to within
six weeks of calying, before beginning To draw
COW; that is, If the chief value OF the COW is TO
give milk.
S.cire.-It is not often profitable TO feed hogs
after the weather is right cold. Kill, unless you
are watching the market, as soon as they are fat
enough, without reference to the moon. Get
ready during a northeast rain snow storm
and be ready TO slaughter when the wind
changes and we get clear cold weather.
Sheep.-Absslute regularity in feeding is TO be
aimed at, and the flock must be 50 divided that
the stronger will not get more than their share.
1t lie as bad for them as for the underlings. The
latter have al least A good apoetite. the former
often become surfeited and fan OF in condition
accordingly. Give sheep always plenty Of hay
or straw, and al abundance OF bedding, but
keep in some portion Of the yard and she'd
hard standing place where they can stand or lie
and cool their feet, which often become heated
if the sheep are obliged to stand all the time
upon soft well-littered ground.
Protection % Ceuars.-Place bosrds against
any portion Of the stills or weather boarding OF
buildings, the cellars Of which need banking
around to keep out the frost. II is only neces-
gary to be perfectly sure that frost shall enter
the cellar to do any harm; and il il werth while
TO bear In mind that too much earth will do no
no harm. Windows are best closed with coarse
litter from the stables. stamped down and COW
cred with sods or boards.-Americdn Aarieultzr-
ist.