BREEDING. 



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he has to be weaned, be as docile and full of confidence as 

 any animal in the stable. 



When that special time arrives, give him (If possible) a 

 companion of his own age to bear him company : because 

 he must be separated from his dam, for the benefit of both — 



FRATERNIZING. 



and he will pine it not provided with society. If one of his 

 own species be not conveniently obtainable, procure a young 

 calf, and let the two youngsters fraternize together ; they 

 will soon be the best possible friends, and the colt will thus 

 keep up his condition and not waste, as he certainly will 

 if left to pine alone. 



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