A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



to the stock. Allow a horse one hour for 

 breakfast, and not less than half an hour 

 for dinner. Punctual meal hours, sufficient 

 time in which to consume the food, and a 

 few minutes undisturbed rest afterward in- 

 sure health and willing work. 



A horse travelling two or three miles a day 

 should be shod every six weeks. After the 

 first of December it is safer to keep your 

 horse rough shod; else, some morning, the 

 commuter may miss his train because the 

 ground is so slippery it is difficult for the horse 

 even to walk. After driving, let the horse 

 stand half an hour before feeding or watering. 

 Be thoughtful and kind to your horse, and 

 it will be the greatest help and pleasure to 

 your home. 



RABBITS 



White rabbits are the best to start the pet 

 stock branch of the farm, because they do 

 not cost more than a dollar each when of 

 mature age, and there is always a ready mar- 



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