808 THE PEOPLE'S FARM AND STOCK CYCLOPEDIA. 



kept them on grass for two weeks before giving corn, and then fed 

 one peck of corn each per day till November 10th, when they were 

 put in a one-acre lot, and fed in troughs all they would eat. These 

 cattle made a gain of 2J pounds a day while on full feed, and 

 gave a profit of $630.89, or nearly $20 per head after allowing 

 market price for corn and grass. To have good success in feed- 

 ing cattle, there should always be an abundant supply of pure 

 water. With good cattle to start with, good care, and the cattle 

 made fat before selling, the farmer is likely to be rewarded for 

 his labor." 



