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ply of firewood and fence-posts cut now, 

 whilst there is no other heavy outdoor work de- 

 manding attention. The crisp January air 

 lends vim to the axe, and turns hard work into 

 play. Besides, it is much easier for horses to 

 draw home heavy logs on a low sleigh over 

 snow, than on a wagon over rough roads. 

 Splitting the wood into stove and half-lengths 

 fills stormy days profitably. 



Thresh out all remaining grain and store 

 away in the feed-house bins. 



Barn and Stock. Give the lambs plenty of 

 food, and market whilst prices are at their 

 zenith. 



Use plenty of bedding in the horse and 

 cow stalls. A comfortable bed saves food, and 

 is a valuable factor in keeping stock in good 

 condition. 



It is at this season, when cows are deprived 

 of all active exercise, that grooming is of 

 paramount importance in keeping the skin 

 healthy. Use burlap blankets, and have them 

 scoured several times during the winter. A 



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