Connecticut western news., 1872-03-29
Farm, Garden and Household.

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 Farm, Garden and Household.
 SPEAK SOFTLY TO HORSES. man must speak loud to any of the horses, or in the stable where they are. Horses of good blood are nervous, and loud, exci- ted conversation is felt by every horse in the stable who hears 1t. Excited words addressed to one horse are felt by@very other horse who hears them, and keep them all nervous and uneasy.
 WEAVING LAMBs.-The Canada farmer gives the following suggestions in re- gard to weaning lambs "When sepa- rated from the ewes, lambs should be placed in field as distant as possible from them, so as to be out of reach of their bleating. and they will become contented and thriving. The pasture to which the lambs are put ought to be somewhat better than that to which they have been accustomed, yet not luxuriant, and If ewes and lambs can be turned into 1t together for week, and then taken away, the lambs will not then fret so much as would be the case were they re- moved to field that is strange to them" BRAN FOR PoULrRY.-It must be re- membered that bulk as we'll as nutriment is important in poultry feed. A disten- sion of the digestive organs stimulates their activity; and, besides, the hulls of grain serve in the bowels as vehicles to convey effete and waste matter out of the animals system. Bran contains some of the most nutritious parts of the grain, too, and the very elements of which eggs are largely composed. A mixture of half wheat-bran or shorts and half corn meal is better than the latter clear, ex- cepting when the object is fatten1ng. In making poultry-dough in winter, never use water; but if skinned milk can not be afforded, moisten the meal sufficiently by mixing with boiled tur- nips, beets, mangolds, or carrots, mash ed. These are too watery alone, but are just what is needed with meal, and help to give the diet the desired bulkiness. WHAT SHALL WE FEED WrTH.-In many parts of the country the cry for fodder for cattle is distressing, notwith- standing the immense slaughter of al- most everything fit for beef, and of many animals that were too poor for the mar ket Hay is from thirty to forty dollars per ton, or more than twice it's usual price, in most parts of the Northern and Eastern States. If it were not for the abundance of corn it would be much higher. Atpresent prices, corn is much cheaper feed than hay, and ought to be used largely with it, either boiled or steamed or ground into meal. It takes about thirty-six bushels of corn to make ton, worth at present prices not far from twenty-seven dollars. Corn is cheaper than hay, pound for pound, in most parts of the country, and is very much more valuable in it's clements of nutrition. Fed with hay or straw, it will make those costly articles spend in the best manner. Corn is universally distributed, and is within reach of every one who has animals to feed. It is much better to invest in it than to pinch cattle at the last end of the foddering season, and turn them out in thin condition. Cattle in good condition the first of May will be in great demand, for the stock has been greatly reduced in an- ticipation of hard winter and dear hay.-HFartb aad Home.
 IT IS WE'LL TO HAVE SOMETHING TO THINK ABoUT.-As rule, there is toe little thinking done by farmers. They think of their hard lot''-of the isolat- ed life they lead, and nurse the beliet that every mans tin other vacations hand is against them. We like the course of the Waltham Farmers Club Mass, which has published the follow ing topics for thought and discussion al its meetings during the year. Othel clubs ought to initiate it. It will bel, men to concentrate their attention anc observation, and think with purpose Here is the programme for discussion il 1872:
 The results of farming in 1871, ant what has been learned that will be bene fcial to the future.
 Has the importation of foreign breed of cattle, horses, and other stock been benefit to the community
 Trades and trade unions their in huence on the busines ess of the community Would combination of the farming in terests be benefit to their general pros perity :? --..-.y-..l
 Woodland and forest trees their ad vantages or disadvantages to the far1 and community.
 Farm and farmers what are the in dications of good farming? ......-.
 Swine and poultry; best breeds c each, and the best method of keepin and feeding, and the profit and loss.
 Fruits aud vegetables proper tim to gather, and the best way of presery ing them.
 Mlicn cows; feeding and manage ment ill regard to health and the pro duction of milk.
 The raising, feeding, and training ( horses for speed, road, and farm worl