ENSILAGE FOR PROFITABLE DAIRYING 171 



with some risk. It is good for sheep, 3 to 5 Ibs. 

 per day. 



Summary of Important Points. 



1. Maize or mealies make the best ensilage. 



2. Do not cut .the mealies for ensilage before the 

 lower leaves turn yellow, or before the ear begins 

 to glaze, or the result will be sour ensilage. 



3. Do not allow the crop to wilt heavily before 

 filling. 



4. Cut the mealie stalks, together with the cobs, 

 into i inch and i| inch lengths. 



5. Pack well to keep out air. 



6. Tramp well around the edges. 



7. Fill the silo slowly and steadily. Three to 

 six days may be taken with a big silo, provided fresh 

 material is filled in daily. 



8. There is no need to wait for dew or rain 

 to dry off the crop before filling, for water (within 

 reason) does no harm. 



9. When feeding, always remove a complete 

 layer from the top, except in case of a stack silo. 



10. Don't feed horses on ensilage. 



11. If you have no experience with ensilage, 

 get hints from some one in your district who has 

 made it a success. 



12. Don't give up the idea of making ensilage 

 because your friends failed at it. It is the surest 

 remedy for shortage of pasture. 



