The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-01-22
he profit and interest of all farmers

az "cu is hiuuucSS cilSeiluefu, DF Stuuy-
ing to promote the comfort of our
stock. There are a variety of ways in
which this may be done to the econo-
MIXING of our own profit. The follow
ingshints may serve az a guide to
others:
First in the list l would place rsgu-
larity in everything, especially in feed
ing and watering. When stock are
fed at irregular intervals, they con-
sumo more, with less profit to them
selves or their owners; they are con-
stantly on the lookout for new sup
ply, and constant uneasiness is the
result. When there is stated hour
for feeding, and regularity and pune
tuality is strictly observed the animals
appetite is regulated in accordance;
the food is taken with a relish, and
when eaten the stock are under no
anxiety till the next feeding hour
comes around. ; Instead of uneasiness,
there is Illuminating quietness, which
is always favorable to good and per-
feet digestion and assimilation. All
animals .(even the filthy hog) are ma
turally clearly; therefore they should
be kept clean. Cleanliness is antagon-
istic to vermin life, - all vermin
seem to thrive in filth. Most animals
are fond of being ca1ded and rubbed,
when done gently; this not only pro-
notes cleanliness, but also tends to
keep the skin loose and healthy, and
the pores open and free. The Office of
the skin is to perform some Of the
most important functions of the body
through its. pores much matter is ex
uded that might otherwise prove det-
rimental to health. Therefore it be-
comes evident that if the pores are
clogged, by being covered with filth,
they cannot perform this office. and
health suffers accordingly. Keep all
the animals clean, then, by suitable
bedding, cleansing their stalls and pens,
and by carding, rubbing and wash
ing, where necessary. A good bed of
dry litter, straw, meadow hay, sawdust
or the like, with we'll ventilated,
warm stall, or pen, promotes comfort;
the animal. Stalls, stables, and pens
need frequent cleaning. daily at least,
in winter when occupied. Means must
be provided for conducting off all
liquid weddings where it may be used as
fertilizer for the soil. In pleasant
weather stock should be allowed to
spend few hours daily in the open
air and sun, as continued confinement
to the stall is irksome; sunshine is
stimulating to all the natural func-
tions, is better than medicine, and es-
sential to full health. All stables
should have more of it, especially
those for horses.
Kindness to animals in every respect
Is as highly appreciated, apparently.
as among the human family, therefore
keep the animals in good humor your
self. The man who makes practice
of judiciously fondling his stock in the
yard or stable, has more orderly, good
natured stock than he who cannot pass
thsm-by. without venting his spleen by
a kick or curse upon some poor, unof-
Tending brute. In the one case the ami
mails are all rejoiced to see him, and are
quiet among themselves, seldom crowd
ing each other. except as to show their
appreciation for their master and
keeper; in the other case they partake
of the disposition of master, are cross,
hook and kick each other and itstead
of expressing pleasure at the appear
ance of the owner, are apt to partake
of his disposition, returning his greet
ing in kind. Therefore keep the
stock comfortable by kindness in every
respect and at all times.-W. II. White,
IN Country Gentleman.
HOGS WANT SULPHUR.
Whether hogs require sulphur as an
essential to health, or whether it is
sought by them as condiment, may
not be discovered. But one thing is
true, they devour it with greed when
ever it is to be found. 1t is for this
purpose, probably, that they can eat
large quantities of soft coal, which con-
tains a large amount of sulphur. Per-
haps this is the most economical method
of supplying hogs with sulphur during
winter, when they require good deal
of carbon. But in summer it is best to
feed it to them in substances which
contain less carbon, on account of their
producing less heat. Mustard is one of
the best things for this purpose, and
some of it should be sown in every pas
ture into which hogs are turned. If
hogs are kept in, or are in small yards,
it is well to supply them with the wild
mustard that grows in the fields or
highways, or to cultivate some of the
better varieties for them. They will
eat its leaves, its flowers, seeds and
stalks.-Home oJur7an.
THE CHEAPEST MANURE.
If anything has been made clear by
the dear bought experience of the few
past years, it is that our impoverished
soils will no longer give us remunera-
tive crops without manuring. How to
restore and maintain their fertility is
then Il question of vital Importance.
A writer in the Country Gentleman
says, that the cheapest manure OBJ
tanned undoubtedly is in green crops
turned down. 1t is also one of the
best of general fertilizers and is what is
usually wanted; this is clear from the
fact that 1t is reproducing crop.
The difficulty in the case, he says, is
that the land too often is run down 50
as to be incapable Of growing IA heavy
yield. Land moderately rich, there
fore, is an advantage; and if still bet
ter, will proportionally increase this adj
vantage 1t requires pretty good soil
to grow heavy crop of clover. peas,
corn, the grains, and other products,
without any aid. Luckily, plaster
will generally benefit clover and peas,
two of the rankest growers, if favored,
and containing rich material. And
this is needed, with still other aids
where the soil is quite poor.
He illustrates the benefits of green
manuring by narrating several in
stances. One is case Of gravelly soil,
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