Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-23
Stock and Poultry.

A COOP HORSES POINTs.-We are told,
and with truth. that thin, clean, good
head and cheerful eye are indicative of an
amiable and generous temperament and
disposition. A head we'll put on, with a
yielding and somewhat arched neck, sug-
gests that the head may be carried well
and also that such horse has good
mouth; 1t has not been hardened or spoiled
by useless endeavors (where such is not the
case) to bring the head in the place desired
| for it. Long, oblique shoulders usually
betoken freedom Of action, so far as the
fore parts are concerned, as deep girth
and long back ribs do strength, and good,
broad loins and hips freedom of action; long,
full thighs and large, clean hooks, with
hind legs well put on, indicate strong pro-
polling powers. With these points, with
out inquiring into causes and effects, we
will say horse has got what indicates
goodness of temper, cheerfulness and
courage, carrying himself handsomely and
pleasantly to the driver or rider, good
ness of action, strength, speed and safety.
HELP THE Cow.-On farms where the
dairy is an important part of the husband
ry, provision is made by sowing soillng
crops, to supplement the diminished pastur-
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the 'sfamily cow" or at most two or three
COWS, find the flow of milk to decrease, and
often without any green crop provided Tor
keeping it up. The territory Of those who
keep but single COW is often restricted to
a small pasture and vegetable garden. The
garden should be made to supplement the
pasture, and this may be done to some ex-
tent by securing for the COW much from the
garden that usually goes to waste. Every
one who has garden tries to have an
abundance of green peas. After the vines
have yielded their last profitable picking,
instead of allowing them to remain upon
the ground until that is wanted for another
crop, feed the vines to the COW while they
are still green and succulent. 80 with
sweet corn. When the last ear is plucked
from the stalk or hill do not wait until
the whole patch OF row can be cleared, but
pull up the stalks that have been deprived
of ears, few at a time and feed them
while in their best condition. The outer
leaves of early cabbages and the leaves OF
beets, carrots and turnips carefully saved
will make an important item in the succu-
lent food for the COW.
FEED THE CHICKENs.-Treat your hens
as we'll as you do yourself. If you want
: eggs protect your fowls and feed them. It's
the feed that makes the eggs. No feed, nc
eggs. Don't forget that hen is an egg
n machine. She takes food matter and con.
l. verts it into albumen, oil and shell. The
If assimilation of the greatest amount OF the
d proper food of course leaves the creates,
b amount of egg production. Contraction Of
e feed means diminution of egg supply
q Then feed well, keep your fowls safe from
% bad conditions of weather, interruption ano
d accident Put your mind and heart into
, thu business and you will make money.
r, FoUNDERED Housewife term 'foun
IS dered" is used very indefinitely and con
IS veys IDEAS that are apt to be very confused
d The disease to which the word should be
l. restricted consists of Inflammation of the
!, sensitive portions of the feet-which inflam
e nation may be either recent or long stand
d ing. In the early stages of the affection
f. every effort possible must be made to sub
e due the Inflammation and to restore the
e parts to their healthy condition. For this
purpose large poultices are to be applied te
q the feet and the animal encouraged to lie
J. down. In order to prevent congestion it is
a advisable IN this early stage to walk the
a horse without shoes on soft plougheo
|, ground. Where excessive tenderness anC
Re Inflammation have set in exercise is out Of
n the question. A mild laxative (not purg
r ing) should be ADMINISTRATIONS half al
ounce Of aloes is most appropriate.