CHAP. XIX.] FARMING FOR LADIES. 383 



the animal thrive, and, if allowed to remain 

 with the cow, the calf will be seen to suck 

 her frequently ; it should, therefore, be fed 

 at least three times a day, at stated hours, 

 by which means, and being allowed room for 

 exercise, it will be greatly improved in health 

 and condition. Many people house the calf 

 during the winter, only allowing it to go out 

 during the day in fine weather : but unless 

 the animal be very delicate, or dropped late 

 in the year, the better plan is to leave it 

 constantly in the open air, only allowing a 

 well-littered shed for it to run under ; for, if 

 housed, the creature will become tender, and, 

 if not well looked after, run lousy ; whereas 

 if left in a snug paddock, or in a yard with a 

 hay-rick to nibble at, there will be no want 

 of health or strength. The litter should also 

 be frequently removed, as cleanliness should 

 ever be attended to ; and the calf itself, if 

 soiled, should be washed. 



As weaning calves, whether fed upon milk, 

 hay-tea, or pot-liquor, must be suckled hy 

 hand, we should state that the mode in which 

 it is performed is this : — the first and second 

 fingers of either hand, being well washed. 



