Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-12-19
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All farm stock which has attained maturity,
shows at once any neglect, and the loss TINT
must necessarily attend such neglect Is so NJ
parent 10 even the most Negligent farmer,
that, on the whole. mature farm stock is fair
ly cared for. Aged stock cannot be injured
where young stock are most Vulnerable.
young animal may be ruined IL form and
growth 10y few weeks Of short feed When
q matured animal only loses III flesh young
animal Is so retarded IL growth that 1t takes
much extra care to remedy the evil i COST
much more TO start al animal growing than
TO keep II growing after growth mas started.
Calves were weaned several months ago, and
possibly some have not recovered from the
effects Of weaving Farmers are too apt to
regard the weaving of calves rs Of no conse-
quence When the sign comes right the
calves are weaneu, and very probably no e5-
peclG pains are taken 10 provide O proper
substitute for the milk of which the calves are
suddenly deprived. Some calves have been
weaned and have not lost al ounce Of flesh OF
been sensibly affected IL growth, and cOnsl-
quently have attained much harder constitu-
tons as the result OF more substantial food
But too often the calves 60 into winter quar-
tiers not fully recovered from the effects Of
weaving, especially late calves Such calves
require peculiar care at this season. They
should not only be fed sufficiently. but should
be fed IL such manner that they will con
tlnue to grow. Ii Is not enough that their
managers and racks are kept full Of good hay
The best and sweetest Of hay Is not always
enough for growing calves. The addition Of
a half pint Of ground oats or bran per head
daily often pays well They should be kept
IL u warm stable, well ventilated Tie con-
mon manner OF ventilating stables by means
of cracks IL the doors and sides of the build
ing, is not, however, the proper way
Colts as well as calves suffer from lack Of
proper food they lose II development Of
form as well as il bone and muscle Colts
during the first winter should have a small al
lowance OF oats daily and only the sweetest
Of nay. Calves and colts should have liberty
10 run at large III some convenient yard and
have free access TO salt and good water. They
should be kept IL the condition that is gen
orally described as thrifty Colts should
not be tied but should be allowed to run
loose IL box stalls The strong calves should
not be allowed 70 crowd the weaker ones
from the managers and feed troughs The
young animal il growing and should be kept
growing from birth to maturity. In no other
manner can perfect animal be produced II
every member Of the flock is not kept grow
ing constantly. a few will fall behind others
and become weak and crowded away from
their food by the stronger members Of the
herd. II this Is allowed 10 continue some
viii be lost during winter and Others come
out spring poor The proper way 10 raise
stock is TO rulse good stock and give il the
best of care, otherwise il will not be- worth
the cost of raising Raise good stock care
for II properly and It usually pays Tor the cap
ital invested. H. AOretGltd. en- L0lHtlU
Gentleman.