190 FEEDING FARM ANIMALS 



some kind of legume hay. They will then go into 

 winter sturdy individuals able to render a good ac- 

 count of the feed given them. The spring-born 

 calves need no longer be given milk, though they 

 may have it if it is plentiful. The fall calves, how- 

 ever, should not have their supply cut off if this can 

 be avoided. Let both classes have all the hay they 

 will eat up clean. It is poor economy to limit their 

 roughage supply. You want big stomachs, large 

 frames, and vigorous individuals. There is nothing 

 so good as a plentiful supply of good legume hay 

 to get these results. 



Satisfactory Grain Mixture. Many young calves 

 are wintered without grain, but such a method is 

 not to be recommended. Some grain is necessary 

 if steady growth is sought. A mixture of coarse 

 corn meal three parts, wheat bran one part, and lin- 

 seed oil meal one part will give very satisfactory 

 returns. The grain is to be given in two feeds, 

 morning and evening. Hay may be put in the man- 

 gers both morning and night, and at noon also if 

 convenient. 



This plan of feeding may be followed throughout 

 the winter, the amount of grain being gradually 

 increased as the calves grow. In the spring the 

 same precaution in accustoming the animals to pas- 

 ture should be observed as for the milk cows. When 

 safely settled on grass the grain ration should be 

 gradually decreased until a small amount is fed, or 

 none at all. The governing factors will be the kind 

 and character of the pasture. 



