White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1871-11-30
for the farmer.



WHNTR1 CABE Of STOCK.
The change from the young heards- gra.s and
jast before going to their stalls for winter, con-
trasts strongly with thedry hay and corn stalksnp-
ON which they are fed after they are tied mp. The
change must considerably affect them, and, there
fore, they shouid be brougt to j. gradually, BY
dering of such food - they yin eat, whether Of
hay, corn fodder or unthresbed grain. When this
il done, habit Of the system is Suddenly distur-
bed, and the animal passes from the green, JUICY
feed of. the pasturs 70 its dry fodder entirely,
without losing appetite or being checked in
growth.
New milk cows, II treated in this way, will not
only yield god flow Of milk through the win
ter. but If young, will increase in weight, if fed
literally and systematically. Steers will perform
sufficient labor to pay their keeping, and grow
rapidly under the same circumstances But in
order to secure these results, several things must
be observed, and among them the first are,
Nesfsess and Kind Treatmemt-Without kind
treatment, entirely aside from the manner Of fec
ding, the stock Of the farmer may grow sud yield
fair product in labor, flesh milk, but it can
not be in that profitable proportion which would
be the result Of kind and sympathetic care, in
connection with judicious feeding. A sudden
blow, accompanied BY lcnd and angry tones, will
not be soon forgotten by the horse or animal.
They have excellent memories with regard to GER
tain things, as their actiOns plainly indicate, if
the blow and loud voice arc likely to come the
second time. II they remember injuries, why not
gentle and kind treatmentf Even If the animal
is refractory, such management is thousand
times better than kicks, blow and sc0ldings.
stock of tattle that will shun their owner when
ever he approaches, that rush out of their stalls
the moment they are liberated, as though they ex-
pected = rap from q cudgel or the tingling lash,
and that are always ready to leap the fence or
break down the bars to got ont of the way-may
be transformed into mild and obedient animals by
the influence of fair and generous treatment. I'm
der such temperament they will prove Of far
greater profit.
great extent Of allowing cattle to lie upon their
droppings until they accumulate to disgusting
degree upon their sides and thighs. This GER
certainly cannot be healthful OF comfortable.
When they range in the pasture they are quite
time, and this keeps their hair clean, sleek and
bright. We know that it is somewhat difficult to
prevent this, but it can be done by proper ar
rangement of the lean-tO floor, liberal lttering or
bedding, and q trifle of daily care. The bedding
performs double duty, as it keeps the animal
warmer and more comfortable every way, which
promotes the production of milk, flesh or fat.
The bedding absorbs the liquids, keeps them from
the skins of the cattle, and they thus becomes an
essential item in farm economy.
Importance Of Regular Feediag.-Under the head
most important relates to the time of feeding.
The practice of throwing feed to cattle Mt any
time when the keeper happens to be at the barn,
and doing 1t at irregular intervals, is bad one.
and excitement. If they are lying down and
chewing the cud of contentment, the moment the
keeper comes in sight the cattle rise and attmept
to hook each other, and the horses neigh and paw
as though in violent agitation. And this scene
several times in the day. unless the animals
are actually eating when the keeper approaches.
A better way is to feed them systematically
regular hours each day. When this is done, they
will soon understand that they arc to receive
nothing ont of those hours, and will remain qniet
even if the person who feeds them comes into
their presence every hour. Under such a system
the appetite is sharp, but all are fed literally,
no qnarrelling takes place among them.
Hay Of an inferior quality should make the first
at night, when they are to remain many hours
without fresh feed. The other fodderings should
be in small quantities and continued for an hour
or two, and then the oats that remain before them
entirely raked away.
Preparation of Fodder-Most New England far.
mers have more or less corn fodder to be cOnsum-
ed. When this is properly cured and prepared, it
ranks next in value to our best English upland
hay. If allowed to remain too late in the field
and get black and weather-beaten, or if put away
too green or damp in the barn, it mOulds badly
and loses its sweetness and nutrimcnt. good
way to prepare corn fOdder-we mean every part
Of it, toppings, butts, and husks-is to run it
through the hay cutter and mix with it its own
bulk Of cut hay of the various qualities on hand;
throw the whole into a compact pile, sprinkle
with water, add little salt and mix the whole
with a fork. In two or three days. if the barn is
warm enough to prevent freezing, the whole mass
will be softened and may be fed ont. little cob
meal or other grain added will give the whole
decided flavor and relish, that cattle or horses
will reject nothing but some of the cOarser joints
OF the corn fodder. In this way all the coarser
fodder may be used in the early part If winter, |
leaving the better portions for later period, |
when 1t is supposed the appetite of the cattle is
not 80 good. From experience of many years, we |
know this course to be economical, while it makes
the stock thrifty and productive.
SsRskfRe and Air.-The practice of keeping cat |
tie and horses in the barn during the day, as well
as the night, is becoming quite common. 1t may |
be carried too far, rs that has been of keeping |
them in the open yard through many stormy |
winter day. Cattle become greatly attached to |
I heir accustomed stalls, and1will return to them
if they can. even in mild and pleasant weather. |
But they need shunshine and air, and should be |
able to enjoy their invigorating influences for two
or three hours every mild and clear day. If this
practice scOmmenced when they are first returned
to the barn in autumn it will soon become a part |
Of their habit, and they will greatly enjoy the
change.
There is too much indifference among our far
lners in all these particulars That indifference is
money out of the pocket. 1t is far easier to save
by system and economy what we have already
earned, than to labor to earn more to he wasted
by his negligence and carelessness.-New England
Farmer.
Tree Planting - the Prairies.
Most kinds of forest trees NAV be easily cultiya-
ed and will grow with the greatest luxuriance if
Dlanted ON the praries. If every section of prai-
lie land not otherwise supplied with timber, was
with belt of forest trees across the north
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